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- Title
Genetic Testing for Familial Hypercholesterolemia in a Pediatric Group: A Romanian Showcase.
- Authors
Constantin, Andreea Teodora; Streata, Ioana; Covăcescu, Mirela Silvia; Riza, Anca Lelia; Roșca, Ioana; Delia, Corina; Tudor, Lucia Maria; Dorobanțu, Ștefania; Dragoș, Adina; Ristea, Diana; Ioana, Mihai; Gherghina, Ioan
- Abstract
Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a genetic disease marked by high levels of LDL-cholesterol. This condition has long-term clinical implications, such as cardiovascular events, that are evident during adult life. Here, we report on a single-center cross-sectional showcase study of genetic testing for FH in a Romanian pediatric group. Genetic testing for FH was performed on 20 Romanian pediatric patients, 10 boys and 10 girls, admitted with LDL-cholesterol levels over 130 mg/mL to the National Institute for Mother and Child Health "Alesssandrescu-Rusescu" in 2020. Genetic testing was performed using the Illumina TruSight Cardio panel. We identified pathogenic/likely pathogenic variants that could explain the phenotype in 5/20 cases. The involved genes were LDLR and APOB. Clinical signs that suggest the diagnosis of FH are scarce for the pediatric patient, although it can be diagnosed early during childhood by lipid panel screening. Prevention could prove lifesaving for some of these patients.
- Subjects
GENETIC testing; CHILD patients; FAMILIAL hypercholesterolemia; MEDICAL screening; SYMPTOMS; ROMANIANS; CHOLESTERYL ester transfer protein
- Publication
Diagnostics (2075-4418), 2023, Vol 13, Issue 12, p1988
- ISSN
2075-4418
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/diagnostics13121988