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Most common genetic mutation associated with Hirschsprung disease is:

A
RET gene
B
END3 gene
C
ATP 7A
D
EDNRB gene
High-Yield Explanation
Genetic studies have identified mutations in different genes contributing to the development of Hirschsprung disease. The more common mutations are RETgene (7-35% of sporadic cases), EDNRB gene (7%) END3 gene (5%) Ref: Seminars in Pediatric Surgery (2008) 17, 266-275.

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