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A Novel Mutation in WAS Gene Causing a Phenotypic Presentation of Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome: A Case Report.
Journal of pediatric hematology/oncology - 1 Mar 2021
Ochfeld Elisa, Grayer Dannielle, Sharma Ruchika, Schneiderman Jennifer, Giordano Lisa, Makhija Melanie
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome (WAS) is an X-linked disorder characterized by immunodeficiency, thrombocytopenia, and atopic dermatitis. OBSERVATIONS: This infant presented at birth with petechiae and bruising, with severe neonatal thrombocytopenia. Genetic testing for WAS revealed a variant of unknown significance hemizygous missense mutation in the WAS gene. This variant has not previously been reported....
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