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Gorlin Syndrome (NBCC)

-predisposition to cancer


-PTCH, auto dom


-many BCCs, palm and plantar pits, jaw cysts


-multisytstemic

Xerodoma Pigmentosa

XPD and many others


burning, frreckling, aging


high skin cancer risk


Cockayne and TTD (same gene)

Familial Cutaneous Malignant Melanoma

CDKN2A


Rule of three

PTEN Hamartoma Syndrome

hamartomatous lesions, cancer


Cowden


BBR syndrome


Proteus like syndromes

Ichtyosis Vulgaris

common ichytosis


FLG, auto dom - profillagrin protein


dry skin, white scale, rough skin


(disorder of cornification/keratinization)


risk for allergies b/c no protective barrier



steroid sulfatase deficiency

common ichtyosis


x-linked recessive, STS gene


early onset, dark scaly, neck and limbs

keratinopathic ichtyosis

mutation in keratin genes (protein of epidermis)


over 22 disorders, based on which gene and expression patter


-epidermolytic ichtyosis: auto dom, 50% de novo hotspots, blistering, later thickening


-pachyonychia congenita: nail issues



Auto Recessive Congenital Ichtyosis (ARCI)



Collodian baby- shiny membrane cracks and peesl off, then specific ichtyosis developes:


-lamellar: TGM1, large dark scale


-CIE: bright red skin


-Sjogren-Larsson: itchy, dev delay, seizures, dots on retina


-Harlequin: ABCA12, thick scales that crack,

Erythrokeratodermia Variablis

auto dom, connexin mutation


thick skin, red patches

Keratitis-Ichthyosis-Deafness Syndrome

auto dom, connexin genes (GJB2)


corneal issues, deafness, ichtyosis



Clouston Syndrome

ectodermal dysplasia


auto dom, connexin gene


thickening, nail dystrophy, balding


ED1200 treatment tested


Hypohydrotic ED

x-linked, EDA1 gene, WNT10A


fine hair, no sweating,


ED1200 treatment tried

EEC

TP63, auto dom


electrodactylity-ectodermdys-clefting



Incontinentia Pigmenti

neurocutaneous disorder


x-linked dominant (lethal in males), NEMO


blisters at birth, skin atrophy, discoloration


ocular, dental and CNS - seizures, microcephaly, MR

focal dermal hypoplasia (Goltz)

x-linked dom, male lethal or mosaic


PORCN gene


skin atrophy, hair, tooth, nail, eye

Epidermolysis Bullosa

defined by skin level, scarring vs. nonscarring


-simplex: basal layer, blisters


-junctional: lamina lucida (LL), blister at birth


-hemidesmosomal: basal/LL interface


-dystrophic: dermis layer, COLA7A1

Heterogeneity

same phenotype, different gene

Pleiotropy

many phenotypes, same gene



sequence

pattern of multiple anomalies resulting from a single primary malformation

disruption

morphologic defect resulting from extrinsic breakdown or interference with development (drugs, mechanical)

deformation

abnormal form, shape or position of body parts caused by mechanical forces

dysplasia

abnormal organization of cells into tissue

22q11 Deletion

includes DiGeorge sequence


characteristic facies, cleft, cardiac, hypotonia

terminal transverse defects

absense of part of limb


sporadic, vasucular cause

radial defects

thumb side


VATER, Holt-Oram, Fanconi


more common than ulnar (DeLange, FFU)



phocomelia

hands attached close to thum


thalidomide

split hand/split foot syndrome




autosomal dom, 6q and 7q


prevalent, variable, missing central digits (ectrodactyly, syndactyly)

Amniotic banding

dependent on timing


amnion rupture --> fibrous bands --> entangling, disruption

brachydactyly

shortened digits

syndactyly

fusion of fingers and toes


can be isolated autosomal dom or syndromic

polydactyly

preaxial and post axial


usually isolated auto dom

connexin deafness

locus: DFNB1 (recessive) - most common rec.


genes: GJB2 and GJB6


proteins: connexin 26 and 30 (gap junction)


more than 100 mutations


usually profound to severe deafness

Aminoglycoside ototoxicity

mitochondrial mutation + exposure to aminoglycoside -- > rapid hearling loss

Usher syndrome

autosomal recessive,


3 types (1 most severe)


retinitis pigmentosa


abnormal stereocilia

Jervell and Lange-Nielson syndrome

congenital hearing loss


long QT interval - fainting and death


recessive, KCNQ1 amd KCNE1(K+ channels)

Pendred Syndrome

recessive, SLC26A4 (ion transfer)


hearing loss


goiter, hypothyroidism, enlarged vestibular acqueduct

Waardenberg syndrome

4 types, different genes cause


eye hair skin pigment defects


limb defects

Friedrich's Ataxia

type of spinocerebellar ataxia


autosomal recessive, GAA repeat in Frataxin


progressive ataxia, multiple organs involved

spinocerebellar ataxias (SCA)

-most auto dom, many types caused by repeats


degeneration of spinal cord and cerebellum

ataxia telangiectasia

progressive cerebellar ataxia


autosomal recessive, ATM gene


dilated vessels

Neurofibromatosis 1

neurocutaneous disorder


auto dom, NF gene, variable, high de novo rate


cafe au lait spots, tumors, neurofibromas, lisch nodules (iris)


complications: dev delay, seizures, hypertension

Neurofibromatosis 2

neurocutaneous disorder


auto dom, Merlin gene, variable, high de novo


vestibular schwannoma, meningiona, glioma

tuberous sclerosis

neurocutaneous disorder


auto dom, TSC1 (hamartin) and 2(tuberin),


variable, high de novo (more sporadic)


facial angiofibroma, other skin findings


seizures, spasms, autism

Hypomelanosis of Ito

neurological disorder w. pigment abnormality


seizures, MR


chromosomal mosaicism (lines of Blashko)


adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD)

leukodystrophy = degeneration of white matter


loss of myelinated sheath, accumulate fatty acid


X linked recessive


Types: classic childhood, neuromuscular form, milder adult-onset, symptomatic female


-detect with MRI


-neonatal ALD: dif gene and disorder, progressive MR, seizures, facial features, degeneration

Pelizeaus Merzbacher Disease (PMD)

spectrum of disorders, PLP gene


degenerative CNS: slow growth, tremor, motor issues,

peroxisomal disorders

reduced presence of peroxisomes --> can't break down toxic substances in cells


-Zellweger syndrome: fatal in infancy


-neonatal ALD


-rhizomelic chondrodysplasia: bone & cartilege


-infantile refsum: RP, HL, MR

mitochondrial disorders

-constellation or neurologic, neuromuscular, visceral and sensory symptoms, accelerated aging


OXPHOS dysfunction affects all systems


can be from nuclear genes or mt genes


-mt genome: homo vs. heteroplasmy (bottleneck), maternal inheritance, high mutation rate


-diagnosis: biochemical, neuroimaging, muscle biopsy, molecular


-examples: MNGIE, MELAS (stroke, seizures), MERRF (seizures, ataxia)

PKAN

neurodegenerative disorder


PANK2 gene, auto rec


brain iron accumulation --> dystonia, rigidity

NCLS - neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis

group of neurdegenerative disorders


autosomal recessiver, 10 known genes


most common encephalopothy (mental status)


seizures, degeneration, vision loss


main groups: infantile, late infantile, juvenile (Batten), adult


most are progressive and fatal

Aicardi Syndrome

brain malformation disorder


x-linked, gene unknown


agenesis of corpus callosum, infantile spasms, ocular abnormality

Miller Diecker syndrome

neuronal migration disorder


lissencephaly (smooth cortex), seizure, MR,

schizencephaly

neuronal migration disorder


cleft/cavity in the brain


seizures, hemiparesis, dev delay


multiple causes

tyrosine hydroxylase deficiency

neurotransmitter disorder


autosomal recessive, TH gene


eye crossing, parkinson sxs, tremor

Epileptic disorders

Dravet: febrile seizures


chromosomal: wolf-hirschorn, downs, angelman



Huntington Disease

CAG repeat in HD gene, auto dom


cognitive impairment, movements, depression

Developmental Disability

IQ below 70


genetic causes: Down syndrome, fragile X, Rett, Williams


teratogenic, congenital, and birth injury cause

Rett Syndrome

X-linked neurodegenerative, MECP2 gene


-protein that binds to methylated DNA


regression, hand movement, autistic, ataxia


missing dendritic spines --> synapse problems


decreased brain weight, reduced neuron size

Fragile X

X-linked, CGG repeat in FMR1 w anticipation


-size only increases in mothers


facial features, macrocephaly, hypotonia, prominant ears, MR, autistic


-FXTAS: fragile X associated ataxia, Parkinson-like



Auto Dom Polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD)

PKD1 and PKD2


liver cysts


vascular abnormalities (aneurysms)



Auto Rec Polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD)

PKHD1


presents in infancy, more severe


born with enlarged kidneys



Diseases of primary cilia

ARPKD, ADPKD,


Bardet Biedl


Nephronophthsis


Joubert syndrome


Meckel-Gruber syndrome


Oral facial digital syndrome

congenital anomolies of kidney and urinary tract (CAKUT)

Kidney: renal agenesis, hypoplasia, or dysplasia


ureter: obstructive, vesicouretal reflux


bladder and urethra: posterior valves


-isolated and syndromic


RET and GDNF mutations

Renal coloboma syndrome (RCS)

auto dom, PAX2 transcription factor for GDNF


congenital kidney anomolies, coloboma, hearig loss

branchiootorenal spectrum disorders

kidneys, brachial arteries, deafness


EYA1

Glomerular filtration barrier (GFB) defects

albuminuria and proteinuria - leakig of protein out of the blood and into urine


-NPHS2 syndrome: recessive, podocin protein, sclerosis


-WT1 gene: isolated nephrotic syndrome, Denys-Drasch, frasier, WAGR - dif mutations in same gene

Alport syndrome

defects in type IV collagen


X-linked recessive


renal disease: hematuria and proteinuria


hearing loss

Fabry disease

X-linked


a-galactosidase deficiency


-accumulatio of lipids


progressive renal injury


CNS issues, neuropathic pain

renal tubular acidosis (RTA)

acid base balance issues


-renal fanconi syndrome: defective reabsorption of all small molecules

vaginal atresia

absence of part of vagina


-of distal vagina


-Mullerian aplasia: missing internal part of vagina and part of uterus, due to failed fusion of Mullerian ducts (MRKH syndrome includse agensis of the uterus, cervix and upper vagina)


-renal anomolies also seen



transverse vaginal septa

failed fusion of Mullerian duct derivatives, can result in build up of fluid (hydrocolpos)


-McKusick Kaufman sydrome - MKKS gene



Longitudinal vaginal septum


persisting epithelium


-edwards-gale syndrome, johanson-blizzard, -hand-foot-genital syndrome (HOXA13) is the most prominant multiple malformation syndrome associated with incomplete Mullerian fusion

congenital uterine anomolies

didelphys: 2 cervices, vaginal septa
bicornuate: partial nonfusion
septate: partial septum, reproductive complications
unicornuate: only one side, renal anomolies


fetal hydrops


-accumulation of fluid in fetal tissues


-immune and non-immune (some genetic)


-genetic: chromosomal disorders, hemoglobinopathies, skeltal dysplasias, metabolic

maternal PKU

-fetal effects: microcephaly, heart disease, poor growth, refluc, dysmorphic facial, dev delay


-dietary management

LCHAD (long chain fatty acid deficiency)

-in fetus, causes fatty liver in the mother


primary ovarian insufficiency

-premature menopause


-low hormone levels


-fragile x carriers, Turner, galactosemia

genetic disorders with susceptibility to HPV

-WHIM syndrome: gential warts, cervical dysplasia, autodom CXCR4


-SCID


-Fanconi anemia

gynecologic cancer issues

-HBOC - prophylactic BSO


-Lynch syndrome - endometrial and ovarian


-Cowden - endometrial


-PJS - STK11, ovarian


-Li-Fraumeni - TP53, endometrial and ovarian


-HLRCC - uterine

Marfan Syndrome

AD, FBN1 gene


ocular - myopia, lens dislocation


cardiovascular- aortic aneurysm, mitral prolapse


skeletal - joint laxity, arachnodactyly, rib overgrowth, scoliosis, pes planus, pectus deformity


craniofacial


Loeys-Dietz syndrome

AD, TGFBR1 and 2, SMAD3, TGFB2


cardio: aortic aneurysm, arterial tortuosity


skeletal: joint laxity, arachnodactyly, club foot, cervical instability


craniofacial: hypotelorism, malar hypoplasia, craniosynostosis


skin: soft, velvety, hernias,

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

classical: soft/doughy, hyperelasticity, fragile skin, scars, pseudotumor, COL3A1


hypermobility: joint laxity, instability, pain, aortic root disection, unknown genetic cause


vascular: joint laxity, scars, fragile, internal dissection/rupture, COL5A1/2

Assessing joint laxity

range of motion, hyperextensio, instability, varus/vagus


BEighton scale