Categoría: Case Report
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Novel APC promoter 1B variant associated with gastric adenocarcinoma and proximal polyposis of the stomach: a case report
IntroductionGastric adenocarcinoma and proximal polyposis of the stomach (GAPPS) is a rare autosomal dominant familial gastric cancer syndrome. GAPPS is caused by pathogenic variant in the regulatory region of APC. This study describes the first Korean…
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Case Report: Identification of a de novo missense variant in the N-terminal zinc-finger domain of ZEB2 in a patient presenting with neurodevelopmental delay and recurrent pulmonary infections
BackgroundHeterozygous variants in the ZEB2 gene are known to cause Mowat–Wilson syndrome (MWS). The classical clinical spectrum of MWS includes characteristic facial features, intellectual disability, epilepsy, Hirschsprung disease (HSCR), and various…
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POLR3A-related syndrome complicated with cerebral abscesses: a case report and literature review
BackgroundPOLR3A gene-related syndrome is a complex genetic disorder with diverse clinical manifestations. Understanding its characteristics is crucial for diagnosis and management. Previous studies have reported various aspects of this syndrome, yet a…
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Case Report: Novel ADAMTSL2 compound heterozygous mutations in geleophysic dysplasia with bilateral glaucoma and keratoconus-like corneal ectasia
Geleophysic dysplasia represents an exceedingly uncommon autosomal recessive skeletal disorder marked by profound growth restriction, contractures affecting multiple joints, and cardiac valve abnormalities. The molecular foundation involves ADAMTSL2 ge…
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Case Report: Clinical and genetic analysis of a family with hereditary spherocytosis combined with familial chylomicronemia syndrome
ObjectiveThis study was conducted to investigate the clinical and genetic characteristics of a family affected by hereditary spherocytosis (HS) combined with familial chylomicronemia syndrome (FCS), identify the pathogenic cause, and provide a basis fo…
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Case Report: Novel GLA mutation in a Chinese female with renal-predominant Fabry disease and cardiac hypertrophy
BackgroundFabry disease (FD) is a rare X-linked lysosomal storage disorder caused by GLA gene mutations, leading to deficient α-galactosidase A (α-Gal A) activity and progressive accumulation of globotriaosylceramide (Gb3) and globotriaosylsphingosine …
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Case Report: Myoclonic and tremulous movements associated with COQ8A-related coenzyme Q10 deficiency type 4
BackgroundPrimary coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) deficiency is a rare, treatable mitochondrial disorder often caused by biallelic pathogenic variants in COQ8A gene (also known as ADCK3). It typically manifests as childhood-onset cerebellar ataxia with variable m…
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Familial multiple fetal cerebral arteriovenous malformations: a case report of maternal genetic susceptibility and fetal manifestation
IntroductionCerebral arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are rare vascular anomalies that can present significant clinical challenges, especially when occurring in multiple sites. Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT), a genetic disorder may be ca…
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Case Report: genotype–phenotype correlations in FLNA mutations: insights from a case of multisystem dysfunction
BackgroundFilamin A (FLNA) mutations are associated with the development of numerous diseases and disorders. Although recent studies have shed light on genotype–phenotype relationships, the evidence remains fragmented.Case presentationHerein, we report…
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Retinitis pigmentosa and sensorineural deafness associated with a de novo DHX16 mutation: case report
BackgroundRetinitis pigmentosa and sensorineural deafness are two distinct clinical entities that can be caused by a variety of genetic mutations. The DHX16 gene, which encodes a protein involved in RNA processing, has been implicated in several geneti…
