Homozygous variant FOXE3 causes autosomal recessive anterior segment dysgenesis type 2: a case report

Background: Anterior segment dysgenesis (ASD) is a developmental condition that affects the frontal part of the eyes. Genetic mutations in FORKHEAD BOX E3 can lead to a variety of ASD conditions. Case Presentation: Here, we report a 2-year-old female patient with ASD type 2 autosomal recessive linke...

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Main Authors: Zuha Alkhaldi, Moosa Allawati, Nadia Alhashmi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Discover STM Publishing Ltd 2023-06-01
Series:Journal of Biochemical and Clinical Genetics
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Online Access:http://www.ejmanager.com/fulltextpdf.php?mno=94277
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Summary:Background: Anterior segment dysgenesis (ASD) is a developmental condition that affects the frontal part of the eyes. Genetic mutations in FORKHEAD BOX E3 can lead to a variety of ASD conditions. Case Presentation: Here, we report a 2-year-old female patient with ASD type 2 autosomal recessive linked disease. Whole exome sequencing test was conducted and resulted in a missense mutation at position 120 altering arginine to proline. To our knowledge, this is the first case reported in Oman. Conclusion: For patients with ASD, it is crucial to take the full family history and genetic work up to aid in the diagnosis and long-term management of the condition. [JBCGenetics 2023; 6(1.000): 75-79]
ISSN:1658-807X