WEAVER SYNDROME

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EZH2

Overview

Weaver syndrome is a rare, autosomal dominant disorder characterized by tall stature, variable intellectual disability, and characteristic facial dysmorphia. Pathogenic variants in the EZH2 gene are responsible for the majority of Weaver syndrome cases. However, genetic heterogeneity cannot be ruled out.

 

References

Freeth 2019, Chromatin Signaling and Neurological Disorders, Vol 7, pp. 219 / Tatton-Brown et al., Sotos Syndrome. 2004 Dec 17 [Updated 2019 Aug 1]. In: Adam MP, Ardinger HH, Pagon RA, et al., editors. GeneReviews® [Internet]. Seattle (WA): University of Washington, Seattle; 1993-2021 / Imagawa et al. 2017, Hum Mutat 38:637 / Leventopoulos et al. 2009, Pediatr Neurol 40:357 / Tatton-Brown et al. 2007, Eur J Hum Genet 15:264 / Baujat et al. 2007, Orphanet J Rare Dis 2:36 / Visser et al. 2005, Am J Hum Genet 76:52 / Rio et al. 2003, J Med Genet 40:436 / Kurotaki et al. 2002, Nat Genet 30:365

GENES
EZH2
HOW CAN YOU GET TESTED?
Step 1: Visit healthcare professional
Step 2: Sample collection (blood or buccal swab)
Step 3: Sequencing performed at our accredited laboratory
Step 4: Medical report
Step 5: Genetic counselling
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