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Whole-exome sequencing revealed a likely pathogenic variant in NF1 causing neurofibromatosis type I and Arrhythmogenic Cardiomyopathy.
BMC cardiovascular disorders - 23 Apr 2024
Pourirahim Maryam, Houshmand Golnaz, Abdolkarimi Leyla, Maleki Majid, Kalayinia Samira
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BACKGROUND: Neurofibromatosis type I (NF1) is a genetic disorder characterized by the tumor's development in nerve tissue. Complications of NF1 can include pigmented lesions, skin neurofibromas, and heart problems such as cardiomyopathy. In this study, we performed whole-exome sequencing (WES) on an Iranian patient with NF1 to identify the genetic cause of the disease. METHODS: Following clinical assessment, WES...
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