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  • Noonan syndrome is a genetic condition characterized by congenital heart defects, short stature, and unique facial features, commonly including pulmonary valve stenosis and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
  • A case report introduced the first instance of congenital left main coronary artery atresia linked to Noonan syndrome with a RIT1 variant, resulting in sudden death.
  • This finding highlights the increased severity of RIT1-related Noonan syndrome, urging clinicians to exercise greater caution when treating these patients.

Article Abstract

Noonan syndrome is a well-known genetic condition associating congenital heart defects, short stature, and distinctive facial features. Pulmonary valve stenosis and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy are the most frequent cardiac abnormalities, the latter being associated with a higher mortality. Here we report for the first time, a case of congenital left main coronary artery atresia in a Noonan syndrome associated with RIT1 variant, leading to unrescued sudden death. This case-report supports the already-suspected severity of the RIT1-related Noonan syndrome compared to average Noonan syndrome, and should encourage clinicians to be very cautious with these patients.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ejmg.2017.03.009DOI Listing

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