Beyond the Local Basic Panel: Full CFTR Gene Analysis Identifies Novel CF Mutation Missed on Standard Testing in an Arabic Child.
| Autor: | Francis N; Pediatrics/Pediatric Pulmonology, Al Qassimi Women's & Children's Hospital, Sharjah, ARE., Yavuz S; Pediatrics/Pediatric Pulmonology, Al Qassimi Women's & Children's Hospital, Sharjah, ARE., Elnazir B; Pediatrics, NCH (National Children's Hospital) at Tallaght University Hospital, Dublin, IRL.; Pediatrics, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, IRL. |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Zdroj: | Cureus [Cureus] 2023 Jan 04; Vol. 15 (1), pp. e33337. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Jan 04 (Print Publication: 2023). |
| DOI: | 10.7759/cureus.33337 |
| Abstrakt: | Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an autosomal recessive disease caused by different mutations in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene. It is the most common inherited disorder in the Caucasian population, with around 2000 mutations identified for the CFTR gene. The precise prevalence of CF in Arab countries remains unknown, with the prevalence of F508 del found to be a common type with other endemic mutations. We describe the case of a CF patient who was diagnosed at the age of seven years. She presented post-cardiac surgery for further evaluation for a recurrent chest infection and subtle dysmorphic features. CF genetic testing for the most common 31 mutations (CF panel) was negative, and a novel mutation was identified on CFTR gene sequencing. Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist. (Copyright © 2023, Francis et al.) |
| Databáze: | MEDLINE |
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