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Variants in genes coding for collagen type IV α-chains are frequent causes of persistent, isolated hematuria during childhood.
Pediatric nephrology (Berlin, Germany) - 1 Mar 2023
Alge Joseph L, Bekheirnia Nasim, Willcockson Alexandra R, Qin Xiang, Scherer Steven E, Braun Michael C, Bekheirnia Mir Reza
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BACKGROUND: Children with persistent, isolated microscopic hematuria typically undergo a limited diagnostic workup and are monitored for signs of kidney disease in long-term longitudinal follow-up, which can delay diagnosis and allow disease progression in some cases. METHODS: To determine the clinical utility of genetic screening in this population, we performed targeted genetic testing using a custom, 32-gene...
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