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The\n                      <jats:italic>DHX16<\/jats:italic>\n                      gene, which encodes a protein involved in RNA processing, has been implicated in several genetic disorders. Here, we report a unique case of\n                      <jats:italic>de novo DHX16<\/jats:italic>\n                      gene mutation presenting with both retinitis pigmentosa and sensorineural deafness.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Case Presentation<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      We describe the story of two 2-year-old girls who presented with progressive vision loss and hearing impairment. Both of these cases presented with\n                      <jats:italic>de novo<\/jats:italic>\n                      heterozygous mutations in the DHX16 gene. The mutation sites were NM_003587 c.2474C&amp;gt;T and NM_003587.5 c.1360C&amp;gt;T. Ophthalmological examination disclosed the classic stigmata of retinitis pigmentosa, while audiologic assessment revealed bilateral sensorineural hearing loss. Genetic testing identified a\n                      <jats:italic>de novo<\/jats:italic>\n                      mutation in the\n                      <jats:italic>DHX16<\/jats:italic>\n                      gene, which was not present in the patients\u2019 family histories. The patients were managed with supportive care, including hearing aids to improve their quality of life.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      These cases highlight the importance of genetic testing in patients with combined retinitis pigmentosa and sensorineural deafness. Early identification of the underlying genetic mutation can facilitate appropriate management and genetic counseling for affected individuals and their families. Further research is needed to explore the pathophysiological mechanisms and potential therapeutic targets for\n                      <jats:italic>DHX16<\/jats:italic>\n                      -related disorders.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.3389\/fgene.2025.1685906","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,1,4]],"date-time":"2026-01-04T22:10:24Z","timestamp":1767564624000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3389\/crossmark-policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":1,"title":["Retinitis pigmentosa and sensorineural deafness associated with a de novo DHX16 mutation: case report"],"prefix":"10.3389","volume":"16","author":[{"given":"Lei","family":"Wang","sequence":"first","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Jiyong","family":"Gao","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Meng","family":"Sun","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Li","family":"Fan","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Shuhua","family":"Wang","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Xue","family":"Li","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Shuangyu","family":"Gu","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Bingjuan","family":"Han","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]}],"member":"1965","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2026,1,5]]},"reference":[{"key":"B1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","first-page":"1458","DOI":"10.1016\/s0140-6736(95)92473-6","article-title":"Neurodegeneration and diabetes: UK nationwide study of wolfram (DIDMOAD) syndrome","volume":"346","author":"Barrett","year":"1995","journal-title":"Lancet"},{"key":"B2","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","first-page":"636","DOI":"10.1055\/s-0041-1728677","article-title":"Advancements in stem cell technology and organoids for the restoration of sensorineural hearing loss","volume":"32","author":"Bergman","year":"2021","journal-title":"J. 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