A Novel Mutation in the TTN Gene Resulted in Left Ventricular Noncompaction: a Case Report and Literature Review

Overview

Journal BMC Cardiovasc Disord

Publisher Biomed Central

Specialty Cardiology & Vascular Diseases

Date 2023 Jul 17

PMID 37460987

Authors

Shipeng Tian

Hao Liang

Xiaolei Li

Boce Cao

Lu Feng

Lili Wang

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Abstract

Background: Left ventricular noncompaction (LVNC) is a specific type of cardiomyopathy characterized by coarse trabeculae and interspersed trabecular crypts within the ventricles. Clinical presentation varies widely and may be nonsignificant or may present with progressive heart failure, malignant arrhythmias, and multiorgan embolism. The mode of inheritance is highly heterogeneous but is most commonly autosomal dominant. The TTN gene encodes titin, which is not only an elastic component of muscle contraction but also mediates multiple signalling pathways in striated muscle cells. In recent years, mutations in the TTN gene have been found to be associated with LVNC, but the exact pathogenesis is still not fully clarified.

Case Presentation: In this article, we report a case of an adult LVNC patient with a TTN gene variant, c.87857G > A (p. Trp29286*), that has not been reported previously. This 43-year-old adult male was hospitalized repeatedly for heart failure. Echocardiography showed reduced myocardial contractility, dilated left ventricle with many prominent trabeculae, and a loose texture of the left ventricular layer of myocardium with crypt-like changes. During the out-of-hospital follow-up, the patient had no significant signs or symptoms of discomfort.

Conclusion: This case report enriches the mutational spectrum of the TTN gene in LVNC and provides a basis for genetic counselling and treatment of this patient. Clinicians should improve their understanding of LVNC, focusing on exploring its pathogenesis and genetic characteristics to provide new directions for future diagnosis and treatment.

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