ClinVar

Description

This CNV is a 401 kb deletion of Xp22.33 on chromosome X, (seq[GRCh37]del(X)(p22.33); chrX:g.534390_935361del), and was found in a de novo state. The CNV constitutes a loss encompassing the entire SHOX gene, which is associated with SHOX deficiency disorders including Leri-Weill dyschondrosteosis. At least 15 unrelated cases with smaller deletions that fall within the boundaries of the CNV have been described, all presenting with Leri-Weill dyschondrosteosis (Schiller et al. 2000; Gatta et al. 2007; Benito-Sanz et al. 2017). In addition, larger CNVs have also been described which overlap this region. Variable expressivity has been observed with similar CNVs showing phenotypes across the spectrum of SHOX deficiency disorders. In addition, studies suggest that the size of the CNV may not correlate with severity of clinical presentation (Schiller et al. 2000; Benito-Sanz et al. 2017). Partial or full gene deletions were not reported in 110 healthy controls (Rappold et al. 2002; Gatta et al. 2007). Based on the collective evidence, this CNV is classified as pathogenic.