Publications by authors named "E E Groopman"

Lysosomal diseases (LDs) are a heterogeneous group of rare genetic disorders that result in impaired lysosomal function, leading to progressive multiorgan system dysfunction. Accurate diagnosis is paramount to initiating targeted therapies early in the disease process in addition to providing prognostic information and appropriate support for families. In recent years, genomic sequencing technologies have become the first-line approach in the diagnosis of LDs.

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Introduction: Diseases caused by lysosomal dysfunction often exhibit multisystemic involvement, resulting in substantial morbidity and mortality. Ensuring accurate diagnoses for individuals with lysosomal diseases (LD) is of great importance, especially with the increasing prominence of genetic testing as a primary diagnostic method. As the list of genes associated with LD continues to expand due to the use of more comprehensive tests such as exome and genome sequencing, it is imperative to understand the clinical validity of the genes, as well as identify appropriate genes for inclusion in multi-gene testing and sequencing panels.

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Lysosomal diseases (LDs) are a heterogeneous group of rare genetic disorders that result in impaired lysosomal function, leading to progressive multiorgan system dysfunction. Accurate diagnosis is paramount to initiating targeted therapies early in the disease process in addition to providing prognostic information and appropriate support for families. In recent years, genomic sequencing technologies have become the first-line approach in the diagnosis of LDs.

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  • This study aimed to identify the genetic causes and associations between genotype and phenotype in patients with unsolved ocular congenital cranial dysinnervation disorders (oCCDDs).
  • Researchers analyzed data from 467 individuals with oCCDDs using exome or genome sequencing, revealing pathogenic variants in 43 probands and variants of uncertain significance in 70 others.
  • The findings highlight the genetic diversity of oCCDDs and suggest that they may overlap with other genetic conditions, paving the way for further research on potential genetic links.
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AbstractMorning Report is a time-honored tradition where physicians-in-training present cases to their colleagues and clinical experts to collaboratively examine an interesting patient presentation. The Morning Report section seeks to carry on this tradition by presenting a patient's chief concern and story, inviting the reader to develop a differential diagnosis and discover the diagnosis alongside the authors of the case. This report examines the story of a 15-month-old with faltering growth and short stature.

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