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Bennett Cleff1, Ellen Wang1, Jessica Bolen2
1Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, McGovern Medical School, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX, USA.
Abstract:
Witteveen-Kolk syndrome (WKS) is a rare autosomal dominant neurodevelopmental disorder caused by pathogenic SIN3A variants, with diagnosis complicated by variable physical findings. We describe two unrelated patients with de novo SIN3A variants identified through trio whole exome sequencing, expanding the phenotype of WKS. Patient 1, a 16-year-old female, presented with bilateral cleft lip and palate, retained primary teeth, and horseshoe kidney: findings not previously reported in WKS. Patient 2, a 5-year-old male, exhibited macrocephaly and obesity, also novel to the WKS phenotype. These findings broaden the recognized clinical spectrum of WKS, supporting earlier and accurate diagnosis, and improved genetic counseling.
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