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ArticleNeurology. Genetics2026

Variant Resolution Through RNA Testing and Affected Tissue Analysis in the Neurofibromatoses: A Case Series.

Krista S Schatz, Carolyn D Applegate, Allan J Belzberg, Yunjia Chen, Carlos G Romo, Bronwyn Slobogean, Jaishri Blakeley, Mazen M Dimachkie

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Krista S SchatzDepartment of Genetic Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0005-2108-7365
Carolyn D ApplegateDepartment of Genetic Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9323-3887
Allan J BelzbergDepartment of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1158-2117
Yunjia ChenDepartment of Genetics, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Alabama.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9525-6081
Carlos G RomoDepartment of Neurology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD; and.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0260-7047
Bronwyn SlobogeanDepartment of Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0009-9646-7724
Jaishri BlakeleyDepartment of Neurology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD; and.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1049-0993
Mazen M DimachkieDepartment of Neurology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7148-989X

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Objectives: This series reports 3 unrelated individuals with features of neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) and/or schwannomatosis (SWN) in whom variants of uncertain significance (VUSs) were resolved through RNA testing and tissue analysis, highlighting the clinical impact of these tests. Methods: Each patient's genetic testing identified a VUS that could have explained their clinical presentation. Because diagnostic criteria were not met, we performed VUS resolution. For patient 1, we conducted tissue analysis and RNA-based Sanger sequencing. For patients 2 and 3, RNA-based Sanger sequencing was pursued. Results: Tissue analysis and RNA testing reclassified the Discussion: Because diagnostic criteria for NF1 and SWN include genetic testing, resolving VUSs in those who do not meet criteria is crucial for clinical care. In this article, we report 3 cases in which RNA testing and tissue analysis clarified pathogenicity of VUSs, thereby affecting clinical care, and in one case providing a definitive diagnosis.

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