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Lise Graversen^1,2, Annette Haagerup^3,4, Brian N Andersen¹

¹Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine Centre for Rare Diseases Aarhus University Hospital Aarhus Denmark.

Clinical Case Reports

|September 15, 2018

Summary

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A novel genetic variant in TRPV4 causes a severe form of metatropic dysplasia, a skeletal disorder characterized by distinct physical features. This finding advances our understanding of the genetic basis of skeletal dysplasias.

Keywords:

TRPV4 genetic diseases metatropic dysplasia rare diseases

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Area of Science:

Genetics
Skeletal Biology
Developmental Biology

Background:

Metatropic dysplasia is a rare skeletal dysplasia characterized by a distinctive
shape of the thorax and limbs.
Genetic mutations are the primary cause of skeletal dysplasias, affecting bone and cartilage development.

Observation:

A neonate presented with multiple congenital anomalies including frontal bossing, a short neck, bell-shaped thorax, short limbs with prominent joints, and a tail-like coccygeal appendage.
Physical examination revealed characteristic features suggestive of a severe skeletal dysplasia.

Findings:

Genetic analysis identified a novel de novo heterozygous missense variant in the TRPV4 gene.
This TRPV4 variant is strongly suspected to be the causative agent of the severe phenotype observed in the patient.

Implications:

This case expands the known spectrum of TRPV4-associated skeletal disorders.
Understanding the genetic etiology of metatropic dysplasia can inform future diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.
Further research into TRPV4 function is crucial for elucidating mechanisms of skeletal development.