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Skeletal abnormalities are common features in Aymé‐Gripp syndrome

Authors :
Bruno Dallapiccola
Carlos Ruggiero
Fermina López-Grondona
Domenico Barbuti
Marcello Niceta
Giuseppe Zampino
Eduardo F. Tizzano
Christiane Zweier
Emilia Stellacci
Luitgard Graul-Neumann
Paula Fernández-Álvarez
Neerja Gupta
Marco Tartaglia
Andreas Tzschach
Gen Nishimura
Chiara Leoni
Andrea Del Fattore
Irene Valenzuela
Sabina Barresi
Source :
Clinical Genetics. 97:362-369
Publication Year :
2019
Publisher :
Wiley, 2019.

Abstract

Aymé-Gripp syndrome (AYGRPS) is a recognizable condition caused by a restricted spectrum of dominantly acting missense mutations affecting the transcription factor MAF. Major clinical features of AYGRPS include congenital cataracts, sensorineural hearing loss, intellectual disability, and a distinctive flat facial appearance. Skeletal abnormalities have also been observed in affected individuals, even though these features have not been assessed systematically. Expanding the series with four additional patients, here we provide a more accurate delineation of the molecular aspects and clinical phenotype, particularly focusing on the skeletal features characterizing this disorder. Apart from previously reported malar flattening and joint limitations, we document that carpal/tarsal and long bone defects, and hip dysplasia occur in affected subjects more frequently than formerly appreciated.

Details

ISSN :
13990004 and 00099163
Volume :
97
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Clinical Genetics
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....cb6fc22cd7da3d1e14fef570eac08c00