A de novo mutation leading to Marfan syndrome in a case / 中华医学遗传学杂志

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE@#To explore the genetic basis for a child featuring unexplained rapid growth and heart malformation.@*METHODS@#Whole exome sequencing (WES)was carried out for the patient. Suspected variant was verified by Sanger sequencing and subjected to bioinformatic analysis.@*RESULTS@#The child was found to harbor a novel de novo c.5846_5848delATA (p. N1949del) variant in exon 48 of the FBN1 gene, which was predicted to be pathogenic by Mutation Taster. The patient was ultimately diagnosed with Marfan syndrome.@*CONCLUSION@#Above finding has enriched the spectrum of genetic variants associated with Marfan syndrome. WES has provided a powerful tool for the diagnosis of rare diseases.