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Title
Two novel presentations of KCNMA1-related pathology : expanding the clinical phenotype of a rare channelopathy
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Abstract
Background KCNMA1 mutations have recently been associated with a wide range of dysmorphological, gastro-intestinal, cardiovascular, and neurological manifestations. Methods Whole exome sequencing was performed in order to identify the underlying pathogenic mutation in two cases presenting with diverse phenotypical manifestations that did not fit into well-known clinical entities. Results In an 8-year-old boy presenting with severe aortic dilatation, facial dysmorphism, and overgrowth at birth a de novo p.Gly375Arg KCNMA1 mutation was identified which has been reported previously in association with gingival hypertrophy, aortic dilatation, and developmental delay. Additionally, in a 30-week-old fetus with severe growth retardation and duodenal atresia a de novo p.Pro805Leu KCNMA1 mutation was identified. The latter has also been reported before in a boy with severe neurological manifestations, including speech delay, developmental delay, and cerebellar dysfunction. Conclusion The current report presents the first antenatal presentation of a pathogenic KCNMA1 mutation and confirms the specific association of the p.Gly375Arg variant with early onset aortic root dilatation, gingival hypertrophy, and neonatal overgrowth.
Language
English
Source (journal)
Molecular genetics & genomic medicine
Publication
Hoboken : Wiley , 2021
ISSN
2324-9269
DOI
10.1002/MGG3.1797
Volume/pages
9 :10 (2021) , 8 p.
Article Reference
e1797
ISI
000694629200001
Pubmed ID
34499417
Medium
E-only publicatie
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Genomic Modifiers of Inherited Aortapathy (Genomia).
Towards a better understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying thoracic aortic aneurysms and dissections.
Pathomechanistic study of biglycan mutations in aortopathy and skeletal dysplasia.
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Publications with a UAntwerp address
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Creation 05.10.2021
Last edited 11.11.2024
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