Megalencephaly-capillary malformation-polymicrogyria syndrome

This completed study created a French national registry for people with rare overgrowth syndromes caused by PIK3CA gene mutations. Researchers collected medical and genetic information from 28 patients to better understand these conditions and estimate how many people are affecte…

This study tested whether a powerful DNA test called high-throughput exome sequencing can find genetic causes of multiple birth defects in fetuses when standard exams fail. Researchers studied 100 fetuses with at least two malformations and no prior diagnosis. They compared the n…

This study tested whether a fast type of genetic test called rapid genome sequencing can find the cause of birth defects seen on ultrasound more quickly than current methods. Researchers included 184 pregnancies with certain ultrasound findings. The goal was to see if results cou…