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Identification and functional characterization of a novel pathogenic DVL1 gene variant in Robinow syndrome.

A rare bone dysplasia gene variant was identified and validated in one patient, contributing to understanding but with limited evidence from single-case findings.

This case report identifies and functionally validates a novel pathogenic DVL1 gene variant in a patient with Robinow syndrome, a rare skeletal dysplasia. While relevant to rare disease genomics, the single-patient case report design limits evidence weight.

What the study was

Study design
Case report with functional characterization
Population
Individual patient with Robinow syndrome
Sample size
1
Category
Genomics/Precision Medicine
Maturity
Exploratory
Journal
Molecular Genetics and Genomics

Why it surfaced

Case report cap applies (max 4/10). Single patient, rare skeletal dysplasia. Score 3/10.

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