A Heterozygous 9q34 deletion encompassing SPTAN1 as a cause of distal myopathy
Liedewei Van de Vondel, Jonathan De Winter, Alice Monticelli, Natacha Camacho, Tine Deconinck, Katrien Janssens, Goedele Malfroid, Alicia Alonso‐Jiménez, German M. Demidov, Steven Laurie, Willem De Ridder, Biljana Ermanoska, Vincent Timmerman, Jonathan Baets
This study identifies a heterozygous 9q34 deletion involving SPTAN1 as a cause of distal myopathy, showing age-dependent effects and highlighting CNV detection in exome sequencing for diagnosis.
European Journal of Human Genetics · Sep 25, 2025Peer-reviewedGenetic & Genomic Medicine