PhenomeGene — Human Disease Gene Website SeriesGDF6

Management

Care usually depends on the symptoms a patient has. Because GDF6-related conditions can affect several parts of the body, follow-up may include specialists in orthopedics, ophthalmology, nephrology, or audiology. Based on published research, a kidney ultrasound should be considered in patients with a rare GDF6variant, even when kidney anomalies are not obvious at first. Eye examinations are relevant because some GDF6-related conditions can affect vision early in life.