Whole exome sequencing identifies a novel FRAS1 mutation and aids in vitro fertilization with preimplantation genetic diagnosis in Fraser syndrome

Abstract

Objective: To demonstrate the picture of a woman who had three times of pregnancies but fetuses were complicated with Fraser syndrome, a rare genetic disorder with multiple congenital anomalies. Case report: Here are three complicated pregnancies with predominant features of severe oligohydramnios and other variable intrafamilial presentations. We made a definite diagnosis, Fraser syndrome, with the assistance of whole exome sequencing (WES) via umbilical blood of the second and third fetus. The provision of a preimplantation diagnosis helped contribute a healthy newborn in this family. Conclusion: This paper provides insights into obscure antenatal presentations of Fraser syndrome with intrafamilial variance. Clinical uncertainty at the fetal stage suggests the role of WES to reach a final diagnosis, and a preimplantation diagnosis is applicable to avoid recurrence of genetic disorders in subsequent pregnancies.

Keywords

• Fraser syndrome/genetics
• Intrafamilial variance
• Prenatal diagnosis
• Oligohydramnios
• Whole exome sequencing