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Genomic DNA was extracted from peripheral leucocytes. Whole exome sequencing (WES) was used to identify the underlying genetic variant in the proband (the son). Sanger sequencing was used to confirm this variant in the proband and his family members. RT-PCR and sequencing of the cDNA revealed the effect of this variant on the PHEX structure and function<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>A synonymous variant in the PHEX gene (c.1701A&amp;gt;C) was identified in all affected members. This variant changes the first nucleotide of exon 17 from adenine to cytosine. Using RT-PCR, this variant was shown to interfere with splicing of exons 16 with 17 resulting in a single shorter PHEX transcript in the proband compared to normal control. Sanger sequencing of the cDNA revealed a complete skipping of exon 17 and direct splicing of exons 16 and 18. 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