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It is caused by mutations in the genes COL4A3, COL4A4, and COL4A5. Heterozygous mutations in COL4A4 and COL4A3 cause autosomal dominant Alport Syndrome (ADAS), and a spectrum of phenotypes ranging from asymptomatic hematuria to CKD, with variable extra-renal features. In the past, heterozygous mutations in these genes were thought to be benign, however recent studies show that about 30% of patients can progress to CKD, and 15% can progress to end stage kidney disease (ESKD).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Presenting Concerns:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>We present a case of a woman who was noted to have microscopic hematuria pre-living kidney donation. Genetic testing revealed a heterozygous variant of uncertain significance (VUS) in the COL4A4 gene. VUSs are medically nonactionable findings and data show that VUSs can be detected in 41% of all patients who undergo clinical genetic testing. VUSs frustrate clinicians and patients alike. Although they cannot be used in medical decision-making, data suggest that reanalysis can result in the reclassification of a VUS over time.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Diagnosis:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Post-donation, the index patient had a higher than anticipated rise in serum creatinine, raising a concern for possible intrinsic kidney disease. Kidney biopsy was deemed high risk in the setting of a unilateral kidney thereby limiting possible diagnostic intervention to determine the cause of disease.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Intervention:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Re-evaluation of prior genetic testing results and reassessment of the previously identified VUS in COL4A4 was performed 5-years post-donation. These analyses, along with the addition of new phenotypic data and extended pedigree data, resulted in the reclassification of the previously identified VUS to a likely pathogenic variant.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Outcomes:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This case demonstrates the importance of structured, periodic re-evaluation of genetic testing results. With the ever-changing landscape of genetics in medicine, the interpretation of a VUS can be dynamic and therefore warrant caution in living kidney donor evaluations. Studies have shown that about 10% of VUSs can be upgraded to a pathogenic classification after an 18- to 36-month interval. Structured re-evaluation of genomic testing results has not yet been integrated into clinical practice and poses a unique challenge in living kidney donation.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Novel findings:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This case report highlights the variability of the ADAS phenotype caused by pathogenic heterozygous variants in the type 4 collagen genes. It supports the nomenclature change from a benign hematuria phenotype to ADAS, particularly when additional risk factors such as proteinuria, focal segmental glomerulosclerosis or glomerular basement membrane changes on kidney biopsy are present, or as in this case, evidence of disease in other family members.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1177\/20543581241242562","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2024,4,15]],"date-time":"2024-04-15T02:08:05Z","timestamp":1713146885000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/sage-journals-update-policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":5,"title":["Reclassification of Genetic Testing Results: A Case Report Demonstrating the Need for Structured Re-Evaluation of Genetic Findings"],"prefix":"10.1177","volume":"11","author":[{"given":"Clara","family":"Schott","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Biochemistry, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Western, London, 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