Table 2 Phenotype and pathogenic variants in affected index cases.

From: The utility of next generation sequencing targeted multigene panels in the Adult Neurogenetic Clinic at Tygerberg Hospital, South Africa

NR

PHENOTYPIC FEATURES

GENE & VARIANT

OMIM

INHERITANCE/ ZYGOSITY

ACMG CLASSIFICATION and CRITERIA

PRECISION THERAPY

THERAPY IMPLEMENTED OR ADJUSTED

1

Muscle weakness of the face, neck flexors, and distal limbs. Subtle glove-and-stocking sensory changes, with normal nerve conduction studies. The family history suggested an autosomal dominant inheritance pattern.

NEB

Deletion

(Exons 14-77)

Variation ID: 831138 SCV001195028.1

# 161650

Autosomal Dominant

Heterozygous

Pathogenic

None

Treatment is predominantly rehabilitative and symptomatic, as there are currently no effective disease-modifying therapies to alter its natural progression.

2

The clinical presentation is consistent with a suspected diagnosis of retinal vasculopathy and cerebral leukoencephalopathy with systemic manifestations (RVCL-S).

TREX1

NM_033629.6

Exon 2, c.795_802dup (p.Arg268Lysfs*12)

Variation ID: 1463131

SCV002245235.1

# 192315

Autosomal Dominant

Heterozygous

Likely Pathogenic

PVS1

PM2

Currently, a pilot study for treating RVCL-S with aclarubicin has been started.

Treatment is predominantly rehabilitative and symptomatic, as there are currently no effective disease-modifying therapies to alter its natural progression.

3

Early onset and slowly progressive muscle weakness.

No Neuroimaging.

TTN

NM_001267550.2:

c.63577dup

(p.Arg21193fs)

Variation ID:

1506927

SCV002287929.4

# 603689

Autosomal Dominant

Heterozygous

Likely pathogenic

PVS1

PM2

PP5

None

At present no disease-modifying therapy exists. Management is supportive.

4

Progressive proximal weakness in both the lower and upper limbs.

EMG showed myopathic features.

No Neuroimaging.

GAA

NM_000152.5:

c.-32-13T>G

(Intronic)

Variation ID:

4027

SCV000626604.10

# 232300

Autosomal Recessive

Compound Heterozygous

Pathogenic

PM3

PM2

BP7

PP5

Enzyme replacement therapy is currently the most reliable treatment

Enzyme replacement therapy started.

GAA

NM_000152.5:

c.1441T>C (p.Trp481Arg)

Variation ID: 189007

SCV000956690.7

Pathogenic

PM3

PS3

PS1

PM1

PP2

PM2

PP3

PP5

5

Delayed onset of walking, frequent falls and progressive limb weakness (distal > proximal).

Nerve conduction studies: Sensorimotor polyneuropathy with mixed demyelinating and axonal features.

No Neuroimaging.

MORC2

NM_001303256.3:

c.707A>G (p.Glu236Gly)

Variation ID:

254251

SCV000655832.8

# 616688

Autosomal Dominant

Heterozygous

Pathogenic

PS4

PM2

PM5

PP2

PP5

None

Treatment is predominantly rehabilitative and symptomatic, as there are currently no effective disease-modifying therapies to alter its natural progression.

6

Lower limb weakness and spasticity, with a similarly affected sibling.

No Neuroimaging.

SPG11

NM_025137.4:

c.2612dup (p.Ser871fs)

Variation ID:

856716

SCV001227014.6

# 604360

Autosomal Recessive

Compound Heterozygous

Pathogenic

PM3

PVS1

PM2

PP5

None

At present, there is no specific treatment to prevent or reverse nerve degeneration in Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia.

SPG11

NM_025137.4:

c.5989_5992del (p.Leu1997fs)

Variation ID:

41335

SCV001394007.6

Pathogenic

PM3

PP1

PVS1

PM2

PP5

7

Progressive weakness and spasticity of the hands and lower limbs. No Neuroimaging.

SPG11

NM_025137.4:

c.2716del (p.Gln906fs)

Variation ID:

41297

SCV002188001.4

# 604360

Autosomal Recessive

Compound Heterozygous

Pathogenic

PM3

PVS1

PM2

PP5

None

At present, there is no specific treatment to prevent or reverse nerve degeneration in Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia.

SPG11

NM_025137.4:

c.3997A>T (p.Lys1333Ter)

Variation ID:

1456680

SCV002243137.4

Pathogenic

PVS1

PM2

PP5

8

Progressive distal weakness in all limbs, dysarthria, nasal speech, and mild scapular winging.

Normal ECG.

MYOT

NM_006790.3:

c.116C>T (p.Ser39Phe)

Variation ID:

5839

SCV003439235.3

# 609200

Autosomal Dominant

Heterozygous

Pathogenic

PS4

PP1

PM2

PP5

None

Treatment is predominantly rehabilitative and symptomatic, as there are currently no effective disease-modifying therapies to alter its natural progression.

9

Congenital limb contractures, progressive motor decline and loss of ambulation in early childhood.

Normal Neuroimaging.

COL6A2

NM_001849.4:

c.802-2A>G

(Splice acceptor)

Variation ID:

290251

SCV003232417.3

# 620725

Autosomal

Dominant

Heterozygous

Likely pathogenic

PVS1

PM2

PP5

None

Treatment is predominantly rehabilitative and symptomatic, as there are currently no effective disease-modifying therapies to alter its natural progression.

10

Progressive muscle weakness with loss of ambulation. A similarly affected sibling. Creatine kinase levels significantly elevated.

No Neuroimaging.

DYSF

NM_001130987.2:

c.5458-1G>A

(Splice acceptor)

Variation ID: 284470

SCV001574048.5

# 253601

Autosomal Recessive

Homozygous

Pathogenic

PM3

PVS1

PM2

PP5

None

There is no approved therapy for dysferlinopathy. Treatment is symptomatic only.

11

Cardiomyopathy and arrhythmia, with bilateral proximal weakness of the lower limbs and right scapular weakness.

No Neuroimaging.

DMD

Gain (Exons 2-7)

Variation ID: 455821

SCV000625794.9

# 300376

X - Linked

Hemizygous

Pathogenic

HI SCORE:3

Sufficient Evidence for Haploinsufficiency

Dystrophin Restoration Therapies

Treatment of

Cardiomyopathy and scoliosis. Corticosteroid therapy to treat weakness.

12

Progressive muscle weakness affecting the limb-girdle musculature of the lower limbs.

No Neuroimaging.

CAPN3

NM_000070.3:

c.1117T>C (p.Trp373Arg)

Variation ID: 217145

SCV000645464.6

# 253600

Autosomal Recessive

Homozygous

Pathogenic

PS4

PP1

PS3

PM2

PP2

PP3

PP5

None

Treatment is predominantly rehabilitative and symptomatic, as there are currently no effective disease-modifying therapies to alter its natural progression.

13

Distal weakness with an autosomal dominant inheritance pattern.

No Neuroimaging.

PMP22

Gain

(Entire coding sequence)

Variation ID:

218289

SCV000219138.4

# 118220

Autosomal Dominant

Heterozygous

Pathogenic

HI SCORE:3

Sufficient Evidence for Haploinsufficiency

None

Treatment is predominantly rehabilitative and symptomatic, as there are currently no effective disease-modifying therapies to alter its natural progression.

14

Myotonia involving limbs and facial muscles.

EMG confirmed frequent myotonic discharges.

No Neuroimaging.

CLCN1

NM_000083.3:

c.1437_1450del (p.Pro480fs)

Variation ID:

279778

SCV000636291.10

# 255700

Autosomal Recessive

Compound Heterozygous

Pathogenic

PM3

PVS1

PM2

PP5

None

Myotonic stiffness may respond to sodium channel blockers or other pharmacologic treatment options.

CLCN1

NM_000083.3:

c.1580T>G (p.Ile527Ser)

Variation ID: 860935

SCV001232393.6

Pathogenic

PM3

PP3

PM2

PM5

PP2

PP5

15

Cerebral hemorrhaging and progressive cognitive decline. A similarly affected parent suggested an autosomal dominant inheritance.

No Neuroimaging.

APP

NM_000484.4:

c.2077G>C (p.Glu693Gln)

Variation ID:

18087

SCV001587274.5

# 605714

Autosomal Dominant

Heterozygous

Pathogenic

PS4

PP1

PS3

PM2

PM1

PM5

PP3

PP5

None

Management is often based on presenting symptoms.

16

Neuropathy, ataxia, and vision loss. A positive family history was noted.

No Neuroimaging.

AIPL1

NM_014336.5:

c.834G>A (p.Trp278Ter)

Variation ID:

5565

SCV000833757.7

# 604393

Autosomal Recessive

Homozygous

Pathogenic

PM3

PP1

PS3

PVS1

PM2

PP5

Successful gene supplementation therapy in experimental models of AIPL1 - associated LCA.

Management is symptomatic.

17

Gait difficulties, with involvement of both proximal and distal muscle groups with dysphagia.

Central core myopathy on muscle biopsy.

MYH7

NM_000257.4:

c.4850_4852del (p.Lys1617del)

Variation ID:

190401

SCV000623724.7

# 160500

Autosomal Dominant

Heterozygous

Pathogenic

PS4

PP1

PM2

PM4

PM1

PP5

None

Treatment is predominantly rehabilitative and symptomatic, as there are currently no effective disease-modifying therapies to alter its natural progression.