De novo subtelomeric deletion of 15q associated with satellite translocation in a child with developmental delay and severe growth retardation

2007 ◽  
Vol 143A (3) ◽  
pp. 271-276 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sinitdhorn Rujirabanjerd ◽  
Warapong Suwannarat ◽  
Thanya Sripo ◽  
Pathikan Dissaneevate ◽  
Wutichai Permsirivanich ◽  
...  
2010 ◽  
Vol 152A (5) ◽  
pp. 1322-1325 ◽  
Author(s):  
Akira Nishimura ◽  
Yoko Hiraki ◽  
Hiroko Shimoda ◽  
Gen Nishimura ◽  
Hiromi Tadaki ◽  
...  

Genes ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (9) ◽  
pp. 1388
Author(s):  
Jiyoon Han ◽  
Joonhong Park

The terminal 14q32 duplication has been reported often in association with other cytogenetic abnormalities, and individuals with this specific duplication showed varying degrees of developmental delay/intellectual disability (DD/ID) and growth retardation (GR), and distinct facial dysmorphisms. Herein, based on the limited cases of terminal duplication of 14q32 known to date, we present new affected siblings presenting with DD/ID, GR, and facial dysmorphism, as well as cerebral infarction caused by recurrent de novo der(14)t(14;14)(p11.2;q32.1) leading to terminal duplication of 14q32. We used coverage analysis generated via duo exome sequencing, performed chromosomal microarray (CMA) as a confirmatory test, and compared our findings with those reported previously. Coverage analysis generated via duo exome sequencing revealed a 17.2 Mb heterozygous duplication at chromosome 14q32.11-q32.33 with a Z ratio ranging between 0.5 and 1 in the proband and her elder brother. As a complementary method, CMA established a terminal duplication described as the arr[hg19]14q32.11q32.33(90,043,558_107,258,824)x3 in the proband and her elder brother; however, the parents and other siblings showed normal karyotyping and no abnormal gain or loss of CMA results. Five candidate genes, BCL11B, CCNK, YY1, DYNC1H1, and PACS2, were associated with the clinical phenotypes in our cases. Although the parents had normal chromosomes, two affected cases carrying terminal duplication of 14q32 can be explained by gonadal mosaicism. Further studies are needed to establish the association between cerebrovascular events and terminal duplication of chromosome 14q32, including investigation into the cytogenetics of patients with precise clinical descriptions.


2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 65-68
Author(s):  
A Maver ◽  
G Čuturilo ◽  
Stojanović J Ruml ◽  
B Peterlin

AbstractMicrocephaly is characterized by significant clinical and genetic heterogeneity, therefore reaching the genetic diagnosis remains challenging in this group of disorders. We describe a case of a girl with secondary microcephaly, associated with severe developmental delay, intellectual disability, growth retardation and dysmorphic features. For purposes of clinical genetic diagnostic testing, we performed trio whole exome sequencing in the proband and unaffected parents. We found a heterozygous de novo missense variant in the H3F3A gene in the proband (NM_ 002107.4: c.185T>G), which is absent from the gnomAD and from the Slovenian Genome databases. The identified variant affects a highly conserved leucine residue at position 62 of the histone H3 protein (H3.3) and is predicted to affect the physicochemical properties of the affected protein. Mouse models, which demonstrated involvement of H3.3 protein in the control of neuronal- and glial-specific gene expression patterns that control synaptic connectivity and behavioral plasticity. Additionally, we also identified similar cases reported in the ClinVar database. These arguments support the possible pathogenic role of the reported genetic variant and thus suggest a novel molecular mechanism for this syndromic form of microcephaly.


2021 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gregorio Serra ◽  
Luigi Memo ◽  
Vincenzo Antona ◽  
Giovanni Corsello ◽  
Valentina Favero ◽  
...  

Abstract Introduction In 1973, Petrea Jacobsen described the first patient showing dysmorphic features, developmental delay and congenital heart disease (atrial and ventricular septal defect) associated to a 11q deletion, inherited from the father. Since then, more than 200 patients have been reported, and the chromosomal critical region responsible for this contiguous gene disorder has been identified. Patients’ presentation We report on two unrelated newborns observed in Italy affected by Jacobsen syndrome (JBS, also known as 11q23 deletion). Both patients presented prenatal and postnatal bleeding, growth and developmental delay, craniofacial dysmorphisms, multiple congenital anomalies, and pancytopenia of variable degree. Array comparative genomic hybridization (aCGH) identified a terminal deletion at 11q24.1-q25 of 12.5 Mb and 11 Mb, in Patient 1 and 2, respectively. Fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) analysis of the parents documented a de novo origin of the deletion for Patient 1; parents of Patient 2 refused further genetic investigations. Conclusions Present newborns show the full phenotype of JBS including thrombocytopenia, according to their wide 11q deletion size. Bleeding was particularly severe in one of them, leading to a cerebral hemorrhage. Our report highlights the relevance of early diagnosis, genetic counselling and careful management and follow-up of JBS patients, which may avoid severe clinical consequences and lower the mortality risk. It may provide further insights and a better characterization of JBS, suggesting new elements of the genotype-phenotype correlations.


2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria A. Gandini ◽  
Ivana A. Souza ◽  
Laurent Ferron ◽  
A. Micheil Innes ◽  
Gerald W. Zamponi

AbstractCACNA1A pathogenic variants have been linked to several neurological disorders including familial hemiplegic migraine and cerebellar conditions. More recently, de novo variants have been associated with severe early onset developmental encephalopathies. CACNA1A is highly expressed in the central nervous system and encodes the pore-forming CaVα1 subunit of P/Q-type (Cav2.1) calcium channels. We have previously identified a patient with a de novo missense mutation in CACNA1A (p.Y1384C), characterized by hemiplegic migraine, cerebellar atrophy and developmental delay. The mutation is located at the transmembrane S5 segment of the third domain. Functional analysis in two predominant splice variants of the neuronal Cav2.1 channel showed a significant loss of function in current density and changes in gating properties. Moreover, Y1384 variants exhibit differential splice variant-specific effects on recovery from inactivation. Finally, structural analysis revealed structural damage caused by the tyrosine substitution and changes in electrostatic potentials.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Margherita Nosadini ◽  
Gianluca D'Onofrio ◽  
Maria Federica Pelizza ◽  
Concetta Luisi ◽  
Davide Padrin ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Mutations in the adenylate cyclase 5 (ADCY5) gene are associated with childhood-onset paroxysmal dyskinesia. Methods We report a new video-documented case of pediatric ADCY5-related dyskinesia with de novo ADCY5 mutation. Results A boy born to nonconsanguineous parents after an uneventful pregnancy had developmental delay and hypotonia. At the age of 7 months, he presented with paroxysmal jerky–choreic–dystonic involuntary movements in wakefulness involving limbs, trunk, and face, exacerbated by emotional stimuli. These episodes gradually worsened in duration and frequency: at the age of 2.5 years, they occurred up to six times per day, and appeared also during sleep in prolonged bouts; the boy also had basal choreoathetoid–dystonic movements, hyperactivity, paraparetic–ataxic gait, generalized hypotonia with brisk tendon reflexes, drooling, and language delay with intellectual disability. Brain magnetic resonance imaging, electroencephalogram, electromyogram, eye review, metabolic investigations, oligoclonal bands, and autoantibodies were normal. Extensive genetic testing had not let to a diagnosis, until a heterozygous de novo mutation c.1252C > T (p.Arg418Trp) was identified in the ADCY5 gene. Clonazepam had partial effectiveness. The boy walked at the age of 3.5 years. At the age of 5 years, the paroxysmal movement disorder has slightly improved. Conclusion ADCY5 mutations should be considered among the differential diagnoses of early-onset paroxysmal choreic–athetosic–myoclonic–dystonic movement disorder involving limbs, trunk, and face, in patients with global neurological impairment with hypotonia and developmental delay. Facial dyskinesias and exacerbation by drowsiness/sleep and emotional stimuli are important clues that may allow a timely recognition of the disorder and avoidance of unnecessary diagnostic investigations.


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