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Karger Publishers, Molecular Syndromology, 1(6), p. 44-49, 2015

DOI: 10.1159/000371590

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A Novel Mutation in the Endothelin B Receptor Gene in a Moroccan Family with Shah-Waardenburg Syndrome

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Abstract

Waardenburg syndrome (WS) is a neurocristopathy disorder combining sensorineural deafness and pigmentary abnormalities. The presence of additional signs defines the 4 subtypes. WS type IV, also called Shah-Waardenburg syndrome (SWS), is characterized by the association with congenital aganglionic megacolon (Hirschsprung disease). To date, 3 causative genes have been related to this congenital disorder. Mutations in the <i>EDNRB </i>and <i>EDN3 </i>genes are responsible for the autosomal recessive form of SWS, whereas <i>SOX10 </i>mutations are inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. We report here the case of a 3-month-old Morrocan girl with WS type IV, born to consanguineous parents. The patient had 3 cousins who died in infancy with the same symptoms. Molecular analysis by Sanger sequencing revealed the presence of a novel homozygous missense mutation c.1133A>G (p.Asn378Ser) in the <i>EDNRB </i>gene. The proband's parents as well as the parents of the deceased cousins are heterozygous carriers of this likely pathogenic mutation. This molecular diagnosis allows us to provide genetic counseling to the family and eventually propose prenatal diagnosis to prevent recurrence of the disease in subsequent pregnancies.