Abstract
Using WES followed by Sanger sequencing we identified a novel homozygous variant in the exon 4 of the DNAJC19 gene (c.159del [Phe54Leufs*5]). Quantitative gene expression analysis showed that the DNAJC19 mRNA expression in our patient was substantially reduced compared to the control. The present study represents the first report of a DCMA syndrome in the Middle East.