scholarly journals MECKEL-GRUBER SYNDROME - A CASE REPORT

2013 ◽  
Vol 03 (01) ◽  
pp. 83-85
Author(s):  
Naveen N. S. ◽  
Vishal K. ◽  
Vinay K. V.

AbstractMeckel Gruber syndrome (MGS) is a rare lethal autosomal recessive disorder. It is characterized by triad of features having occipital meningoencephalocoele, polycystic kidneys and post-axial polydactyly. We report a rare case of MGS which was diagnosed by antenatal ultrasound examination and confirmed later when aborted at 21 weeks of gestation.

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 262
Author(s):  
Manish Verma ◽  
Shruti Sharma ◽  
Kiran Suthar ◽  
Beena Thada

Meckel gruber syndrome or dysencephalia splanchnocystica, is a rare autosomal recessive disorder caused by failure of mesodermal induction. Worldwide incidence of MGS is 1 per 13,500-140,000 live births. It is characterized by triad of occipital Meningoencephalocele, polycystic kidneys and post-axial polydactyly. Most fetuses affected with this syndrome die before birth due to oligohydramnios, renal failure or pulmonary hypoplasia. We report a rare case of MGS who delivered live at birth with classical features.


2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 290
Author(s):  
Rugmini Kamalammal ◽  
Divya Narayanan Kutty

Fanconi anemia (FA) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized by congenital malformations, haematological problems and predisposition to malignancies. It was first described by Guido Fanconi, a Swiss Paediatrician in 1927. The prevalence of FA is 1 to 5 cases per million.The genes that have been found to be mutated in FA patients are called FANC. 16 different FANC genes have been reported, among which 60-65% account for the mutations seen in FANCA genes which is the most frequently seen in FA patients. The disease is most commonly seen in children between 5-15 years. Diagnosis is based on the congenital physical abnormalities and confirmed by genetic testing. Here we report a rare case of Fanconi Anemia in a 4 year old female child with the characteristic clinical findings and the diagnosis was confirmed by genetic studies.  


Author(s):  
Parikshit Jondhale ◽  
Mohit Marda ◽  
Vidyadhar B. Bangal ◽  
Nikita Bagdi

Meckel-Gruber syndrome (MGS) is a rare and lethal autosomal recessive disorder characterized by occipital encephalocele, postaxial polydactyly and bilateral dysplastic cystic kidneys. It can be associated with many other congenital malformations. The incidence of Meckel-Gruber syndrome ranges between 1 in 13,000 to 4,00,000 live births. Antenatal ultrasound examination establishes the diagnosis by identifying at least two of the major features. A case is presented that describes a baby with ambiguous genitalia, who presented with the triad of Meckel-Gruber syndrome. The baby died shortly after birth.


2021 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. E009-E013
Author(s):  
DIR Choudhury ◽  
Saikat DasGupta ◽  
Mauin Uddin ◽  
Siddhartha Shankar Howlader ◽  
PK Chanda ◽  
...  

Ellis-Van Creveld (EVC) syndrome is an autosomal recessive disorder. Around 150 cases are described in published literature and in Bangladesh, it is even rare.  The patient usually comes with short stature, dental deformity, and cardiac deformity. Here, we present the case of a patient with ostium primum atrial septal defect (ASD) with moderate mitral regurgitation who underwent surgical repair of ASD and mitral valve replacement.


Author(s):  
Rudrika Chandra ◽  
Bhanu Pratap Singh ◽  
Sanjay Singh

Meckel Gruber syndrome (MGS) is a rare lethal autosomal recessive disorder.  It is characterized by triad of features having occipital meningoencephalocele, polycystic kidneys and post-axial polydactyly. We report an antenatal patient detected with occipital meningoencephalocele in foetus on early anomaly scan at 15 weeks of gestation followed by foetal MRI which revealed the typical triad features strongly suggestive of MGS. The patient opted for medical termination of pregnancy and the abortus was autopsied, with the permission of the patient, for detailed evaluation of anomalies which were consistent with MGS. This case highlights the importance of a detailed foetal evaluation antenatally to detect anomalies which are incompatible with life and proper diagnosis as it has bearing on patient’s future obstetric outcome.


2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aisha Khoja ◽  
Mubassar Fida ◽  
Attiya Shaikh

Pycnodysostosis is an autosomal recessive disorder that manifests as osteosclerosis of the skeleton due to the defective osteoclasts mediated bone turnover. The diagnosis of this disorder is established on the basis of its characteristic features and must be differentially diagnosed with other bone disorders. Dental surgeons should be aware of the limitations and possible adverse oral complications such as osteomyelitis of bone in these patients. This will guide them in planning realistic treatment goals. This paper reports the clinical and radiographic features of pycnodysostosis with the great emphasis on its dentofacial characteristics. The aim of this case report is to give an insight into the etiology, pathogenesis, and differential diagnosis of this disorder and to prepare the dentists and maxillofacial surgeons to overcome the challenges in treating these patients.


2011 ◽  
Vol 30 (10) ◽  
pp. 1724-1727 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vefik Arica ◽  
Secil Gunher Arica ◽  
Huseyin Dag ◽  
Hatice Onur ◽  
Ömer Obut ◽  
...  

Beta-ketothiolase deficiency is a rare autosomal recessive disorder of isoleucine and ketone body metabolism. This disorder is clinically characterized by ketoacidotic attacks. Ketoacidosis, vomiting, and dehydration, lethargy and coma may be seen during attacks. A 9-month-old girl was admitted to our hospital with acidosis and dehydration. The patient was lethargic. Ketoacidosis was suspected because of acetone odor on her breath. Her blood glucose level was 262 mg/dL and urine ketone was (++++). Branched chain amino acid levels were elevated in her blood sample. Organic acid analysis of urine revealed 2-methylacetoacetyl-CoA thiolase deficiency. This was reported because of rarity of the disease and we should consider it in the differential diagnosis of ketoacidotic episodes.


2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brenda Dawley

Background. Alpha II antiplasmin is a protein involved in the inhibition of fibrinolysis. A deficiency in this protein leads to increased hemorrhage. It is inherited in an autosomal recessive fashion.Case. 30-year-old Gravida 1, Para 0, presented for prenatal care with her first and subsequently her second pregnancy. Her medical history was significant for a known deficiency in alpha II antiplasmin. Her first and second pregnancies were complicated by nonobstetrical hemorrhage requiring transfusions and severe preeclampsia requiring preterm deliveries.Conclusion. Alpha II antiplasmin deficiency resulted in multiple episodes of nonobstetrical hemorrhages requiring transfusion and ultimately preterm deliveries due to severe preeclampsia. Both infants and mother had a good outcome. The presence of this disorder may require a multidisciplinary team approach involving obstetricians, pediatricians, and hematologists.Precis. Alpha II antiplasmin deficiency is a rare autosomal recessive disorder leading to increased fibrinolysis and hemorrhage. We present a case report of a pregnancy complicated by this disorder.


2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mingqun Deng ◽  
Miao Yu ◽  
Ruizhi Jiajue ◽  
Kai Feng ◽  
Xinhua Xiao

Bloom syndrome (BS) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder that causes several endocrine abnormalities. So far, only one BS pedigree, without diabetes, has been reported in the Chinese population. We presented the first case of BS with diabetes in the Chinese population and explored the clinical spectrum associated with endocrine. Possible molecular mechanisms were also investigated. Our study indicated that BS may be one rare cause of diabetes in the Chinese population. We also found a new pathogenic sequence variant in BLM (BLM RecQ like helicase gene)(NM_000057.4) c.692T>G, which may expand the spectrum of BLM variants.


Author(s):  
Pantea Tajik ◽  
Amir Hossein Goudarzian ◽  
Zeinab Pourzahabi

Background: Carnitine palmitoyltransferase-1 (CPT-1) deficiency is a rare autosomal recessive disorder of mitochondrial long-chain fatty acid oxidation with fewer than 30 case reports. Case report: A 30-month-old child with fever and loss of consciousness was referred to our hospital. She had symptoms of colds for three days that were treated, but she had anorexia.Her abdomen was soft and hepatomegaly 5 cm below the edge of the rib was detected. According to a neurological consultation, with the probability of a seizure, the patient beganto receive levetiracetam. The patient was treated with sodium benzoate due to her decreased level of consciousness and increased blood ammonia (300). In the acylcarnitine profile, mildlyelevated levels of single acylcarnitine were seen to confirm the diagnosis of CPT-1 deficiency. Conclusions: CPT-1 deficiency is a rare autosomal recessive defect of mitochondrial longchain fatty acid oxidation that presents as an acute “Reye-like” hepatic encephalopathy andnon-ketotic hypoglycemia, developmental delay, and hepatomegaly.


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