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We also describe a new likely pathogenic variant leading to VWM.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Method<\/jats:title><jats:p>Clinical examination, radiologic analysis and genetic workups, including whole genome sequencing and trio-genome analysis were conducted to diagnose and describe the patients' disease.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>A four-year-old boy was hospitalized with acute loss of motor functions and a somnolent state after a minor head trauma. Based on the clinical evaluation, radiological findings and genetic analysis he was diagnosed with VWM. The proband's twin carried identical pathogenic variants and exhibited white matter lesions on MRI. However, unlike the proband who presented with non-specific symptoms since the age of one, his twin remained asymptomatic at diagnosis.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Discussion<\/jats:title><jats:p>This case may indicate that factors other than genotype could affect the age of onset of VWM. 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