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Rare Event Detection Using Error-corrected DNA and RNA Sequencing
Published on: August 3, 2018
Progressive pseudorheumatoid dysplasia confirmed by whole-exon sequencing in a Chinese adult before corrective
Yan Li1, Yan Zeng2, Zhongqiang Chen1
1Department for Orthopedics, Peking University Third Hospital, Huayuanbei Rd 49#, Beijing, 100191, China.
Background:
Progressive pseudorheumatoid dysplasia (PPD) is a rare autosomal recessive skeletal dysplasia caused by mutations in the Wnt1-inducible signaling pathway protein 3 (WISP3) gene. Available literatures in PPD emphasized treatment strategy for polyarthritis, while few mentioned spinal deformity and related surgical intervention.
Methods:
Here, we present a Chinese man with PPD who underwent spinal surgery twice because of canal stenosis and related symptoms caused by the disease. Whole-exon sequencing (WES) was performed to confirm diagnosis before the second surgery.
Results:
A homozygous missense mutation (c.395G>A/p.C132Y) in WISP3 was identified that co-segregated with affected family members.
Conclusions:
Our study illustrated a surgical outcome of PPD and highlighted the significance of early diagnosis and individualized surgical strategy, and also verified the value of WES in the diagnosis of PPD.
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