Mutation discovery leads to precise treatment for child with severe lymphatic disorder

Faced with a preteen boy who had painful swelling and respiratory distress from a severe, deteriorating rare condition, researchers identified the responsible gene mutation and harnessed that knowledge to develop a novel treatment that dramatically improved the problem. The patient had been born with a complex defect that disrupted the circulation of lymphatic fluid throughout his body.

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