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Abstract
Heterozygous variants of MATN3 is one of the common causes of multiple epiphyseal dysplasia (MED). Here we report three individuals from two unrelated families who harbor compound heterozygous variants in MATN3 (p.Arg121Trp and p.Val220Ala). Contrary to the MED phenotype, these individuals exhibit spondyloepimetaphyseal dysplasia (SEMD) resembling the phenotypes caused by homozygous MATN3 variants. Clinical manifestations included short stature, aggravating genu varum, joint laxity, and spinal abnormalities. Radiographic findings were distinct from typical MED. These compound heterozygous variants in the von Willebrand factor A domain of MATN3 expand the phenotypic spectrum associated with MATN3, and suggest that extreme MATN3 dysfunction resulting from dual variants can lead to a specific pattern of SEMD.
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The European Journal of Medical Genetics (EJMG) is a peer-reviewed journal that publishes articles in English on various aspects of human and medical genetics and of the genetics of experimental models.
Original clinical and experimental research articles, short clinical reports, review articles and letters to the editor are welcome on topics such as :
• Dysmorphology and syndrome delineation
• Molecular genetics and molecular cytogenetics of inherited disorders
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• Syndromal cancer genetics
• Behavioral genetics
• Community genetics
• Fetal pathology and prenatal diagnosis
• Genetic counseling.