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A variant of unknown significance in the GLA gene causing diagnostic uncertainty in a young female with isolated hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
Gene - 15 Apr 2012
Al-Thihli Khalid, Ebrahim Hatim, Hughes Derralynn A, Patel Millan, Tipple Marion, Salvarinova Ramona, Gardiner Jane, Vallance Hilary, Waters Paula J
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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is genetically heterogeneous, and largely caused by mutations in genes encoding sarcomere proteins. However, GLA mutations causing Fabry disease, an X-linked lysosomal storage disorder, may also present with isolated HCM. As HCM genetic testing panels are increas...
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