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© 2017 Iqbal Z and Sayer JA. Background: A precise molecular genetic diagnosis has become the gold standard for the correct identification and management of many inherited renal diseases. Methods: Here we describe a family with familial focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, and include a clinical and patient perspective on the diagnostic workup and relaying of genetic results following whole exome sequencing. Results: Through next generation sequencing approaches, we identified a pathogenic mutation in TRPC6, the underlying cause of the phenotype. The identification of this mutation had important clinical consequences for the family, including allowing a living-unrelated kidney transplant to proceed in the index case. There are also wider ranging social and ethical dilemmas presented when reaching a genetic diagnosis like this one, which are explored here by both physicians and the index case. Conclusions: Through physician and patient perspectives in a family with inherited renal failure we explore the implications and the magnitude of a molecular genetic diagnosis.
Author(s): Sayer JA, Iqbal Z
Publication type: Article
Publication status: Published
Journal: F1000Research
Year: 2017
Volume: 6
Online publication date: 12/04/2017
Acceptance date: 02/04/2016
Date deposited: 16/06/2017
ISSN (print): 2046-1402
ISSN (electronic): 1759-796X
Publisher: Faculty of 1000 Ltd
URL: https://doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.11316.1
DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.11316.1
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