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Napiórkowska-Baran K, Darwish S, Kaczor J, Treichel P, Szymczak B, Szota M, Koperska K, Bartuzi Z. Oral Diseases as a Manifestation of Inborn Errors of Immunity. J Clin Med 2024; 13:5079. [PMID: 39274292 PMCID: PMC11396297 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13175079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2024] [Revised: 08/22/2024] [Accepted: 08/22/2024] [Indexed: 09/16/2024] Open
Abstract
Oral findings such as inflammation, ulcerations, or lesions can indicate serious systemic diseases and should prompt suspicion of acquired chronic conditions or inborn errors of immunity (IEIs). Currently, there are approximately 500 disease entities classified as IEIs, with the list expanding annually. The awareness of the existence of such conditions is of paramount importance, as patients with these disorders frequently necessitate the utilization of enhanced diagnostic techniques. This is exemplified by patients with impaired antibody production, in whom conventional serological methods may prove to be undiagnostic. Patients with IEI may require distinct therapeutic approaches or antimicrobial prophylaxis throughout their lives. An accurate diagnosis and, more importantly, early identification of patients with immune deficiencies is crucial to ensure the quality and longevity of their lives. It is important to note that the failure to establish a proper diagnosis or to provide adequate treatment could also have legal implications for medical professionals. The article presents IEIs, which may manifest in the oral cavity, and their diagnosis alongside therapeutic procedures.
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- Katarzyna Napiórkowska-Baran
- Department of Allergology, Clinical Immunology and Internal Diseases, Collegium Medicum Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University Torun, 85-067 Bydgoszcz, Poland
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- Student Research Club of Clinical Immunology, Department of Allergology, Clinical Immunology and Internal Diseases, Collegium Medicum Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University Torun, 85-067 Bydgoszcz, Poland
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- Student Research Club of Clinical Immunology, Department of Allergology, Clinical Immunology and Internal Diseases, Collegium Medicum Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University Torun, 85-067 Bydgoszcz, Poland
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- Student Research Club of Clinical Immunology, Department of Allergology, Clinical Immunology and Internal Diseases, Collegium Medicum Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University Torun, 85-067 Bydgoszcz, Poland
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- Student Research Club of Clinical Immunology, Department of Allergology, Clinical Immunology and Internal Diseases, Collegium Medicum Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University Torun, 85-067 Bydgoszcz, Poland
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- Student Research Club of Clinical Immunology, Department of Allergology, Clinical Immunology and Internal Diseases, Collegium Medicum Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University Torun, 85-067 Bydgoszcz, Poland
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- Student Research Club of Clinical Immunology, Department of Allergology, Clinical Immunology and Internal Diseases, Collegium Medicum Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University Torun, 85-067 Bydgoszcz, Poland
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- Department of Allergology, Clinical Immunology and Internal Diseases, Collegium Medicum Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University Torun, 85-067 Bydgoszcz, Poland
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Biswal SR, Kumar A, Muthuswamy S, Kumar S. Genetic components of microdeletion syndromes and their role in determining schizophrenia traits. Mol Biol Rep 2024; 51:804. [PMID: 39001960 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-024-09731-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2024] [Accepted: 06/17/2024] [Indexed: 07/15/2024]
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Schizophrenia is a neuropsychiatric disorder characterized by various symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thinking. The etiology of this disease is unknown; however, it has been linked to many microdeletion syndromes that are likely to contribute to the pathology of schizophrenia. In this review we have comprehensively analyzed the role of various microdeletion syndromes, like 3q29, 15q13.3, and 22q11.2, which are known to be involved with schizophrenia. A variety of factors lead to schizophrenia phenotypes, but copy number variants that disrupt gene regulation and impair brain function and cognition are one of the causes that have been identified. Multiple case studies have shown that loss of one or more genes in the microdeletion regions lead to brain activity defects. In this article, we present a coherent paradigm that connects copy number variations (CNVs) to numerous neurological and behavioral abnormalities associated with schizophrenia. It would be helpful in understanding the different aspects of the microdeletions and how they contribute in the pathophysiology of schizophrenia.
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- Smruti Rekha Biswal
- Department of Life Science, National Institute of Technology (NIT), Rourkela, Odisha, 769008, India
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- Department of Zoology, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 221005, India
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- Department of Life Science, National Institute of Technology (NIT), Rourkela, Odisha, 769008, India.
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- Department of Life Science, National Institute of Technology (NIT), Rourkela, Odisha, 769008, India.
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Shitara Y, Toyofuku E, Doi H, Mukai T, Kashima K, Kakiuchi S, Kato M, Takahashi N. Congenital cytomegalovirus infection in a preterm infant with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome and immunological abnormalities. NAGOYA JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE 2024; 86:149-154. [PMID: 38505727 PMCID: PMC10945221 DOI: 10.18999/nagjms.86.1.149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2023] [Accepted: 05/24/2023] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
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The 22q11.2 deletion syndrome has many complications; one of them is immunodeficiency. However, the time of onset and the degree of immunodeficiency can vary. We report a case of a preterm infant with congenital cytomegalovirus infection complicated with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome and immunological abnormalities. Ultrasonography revealed pulmonary atresia, ventricular septal defect, major aortopulmonary collateral artery, and thymic hypoplasia. His serum chemistry tests on admission revealed immunoglobulin G, A, and M levels of 1,547 mg/dL, 70 mg/dL, and 274 mg/dL, respectively. A surface antigen analysis of the peripheral lymphocytes using flow cytometry revealed the following: relatively low CD4-positive T-cell levels (18.1%; 1,767/μL), very high CD8-positive T-cell levels (58.9%; 5,751/μL), and CD4/CD8 ratio of 0.31. The level of T-cell receptor excision circles was relatively low at 17.5 copies/μL. After birth, the CD8-positive T-cell level began to gradually decrease, whereas the CD4/CD8 ratio began to increase. Thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, and skin petechiae were observed on admission. However, the condition improved. Treatment for congenital cytomegalovirus infection was not provided due to the absence of viremia. Unfortunately, the patient died suddenly on the 158th day of life, and the cause of death was unknown. To the best of our knowledge, no association between 22q11 deletion syndrome and cCMV has been described in the recent medical literature. According to the calculation, around one newborn infant who have both 22q11 deletion syndrome and cCMV infection will be born each year in Japan. Healthcare providers should pay more attention to this medical situation in the future.
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- Yoshihiko Shitara
- Department of Pediatrics, The University of Tokyo Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, The University of Tokyo Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, The University of Tokyo Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, The University of Tokyo Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, The University of Tokyo Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, The University of Tokyo Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, The University of Tokyo Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, The University of Tokyo Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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Patel PK, Chinga ML, Yilmaz M, Joychan S, Ujhazi B, Ellison M, Gordon S, Nieves D, Csomos K, Eslin D, Afify ZA, Meznarich J, Bohnsack J, Walkovich K, Seidel MG, Sharapova S, Boyarchyk O, Latysheva E, Tuzankina I, Shaker AB, Ayala I, Sriaroon P, Westermann-Clark E, Walter JE. Clinical and Treatment History of Patients with Partial DiGeorge Syndrome and Autoimmune Cytopenia at Multiple Centers. J Clin Immunol 2024; 44:42. [PMID: 38231436 DOI: 10.1007/s10875-023-01607-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2023] [Accepted: 10/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2024]
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BACKGROUND Patients with partial DiGeorge syndrome (pDGS) can present with immune dysregulation, the most common being autoimmune cytopenia (AIC). There is a lack of consensus on the approach to type, combination, and timing of therapies for AIC in pDGS. Recognition of immune dysregulation early in pDGS clinical course may help individualize treatment and prevent adverse outcomes from chronic immune dysregulation. OBJECTIVES Objectives of this study were to characterize the natural history, immune phenotype, and biomarkers in pDGS with AIC. METHODS Data on clinical presentation, disease severity, immunological phenotype, treatment selection, and response for patients with pDGS with AIC were collected via retrospective chart review. Flow cytometric analysis was done to assess T and B cell subsets, including biomarkers of immune dysregulation. RESULTS Twenty-nine patients with the diagnosis of pDGS and AIC were identified from 5 international institutions. Nineteen (62%) patients developed Evan's syndrome (ES) during their clinical course and twenty (69%) had antibody deficiency syndrome. These patients demonstrated expansion in T follicular helper cells, CD19hiCD21lo B cells, and double negative cells and reduction in CD4 naïve T cells and regulatory T cells. First-line treatment for 17/29 (59%) included corticosteroids and/or high-dose immunoglobulin replacement therapy. Other overlapping therapies included eltrombopag, rituximab, and T cell immunomodulators. CONCLUSIONS AIC in pDGS is often refractory to conventional AIC treatment paradigms. Biomarkers may have utility for correlation with disease state and potentially even response to therapy. Immunomodulating therapies could be initiated early based on early immune phenotyping and biomarkers before the disease develops or significantly worsens.
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- Priya K Patel
- Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, 601 5Th Street South, Outpatient Care Clinic, 3Rd Floor, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, USA.
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Allergy and Immunology, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, St Petersburg, FL, USA.
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- Division of Pediatric Hematology Oncology, University of Utah Primary Children's Hospital, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
- Division of Immunology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Allergy and Immunology, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, St Petersburg, FL, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Allergy and Immunology, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, St Petersburg, FL, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Allergy and Immunology, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, St Petersburg, FL, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Allergy and Immunology, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, St Petersburg, FL, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Allergy and Immunology, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, St Petersburg, FL, USA
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- Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, 601 5Th Street South, Outpatient Care Clinic, 3Rd Floor, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Allergy and Immunology, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, St Petersburg, FL, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Allergy and Immunology, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, St Petersburg, FL, USA
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- BayCare Medical Group, St. Joseph's Hospital, Pediatric Hematology Oncology, St. Petersburg, FL, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Hematology Oncology, University of Utah Primary Children's Hospital, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Hematology Oncology, University of Utah Primary Children's Hospital, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Hematology Oncology, University of Utah Primary Children's Hospital, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- BayCare Medical Group, St. Joseph's Hospital, Pediatric Hematology Oncology, St. Petersburg, FL, USA
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- Clinical Department of Pediatric Hematology Oncology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Belarusian Research Center for Pediatric Oncology, Hematology, and Immunology, Minsk, Belarus
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- Immunopathology Department, National Research Center Institute of Immunology FMBA, Moscow, Russia
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- Belarusian Research Center for Pediatric Oncology, Hematology, and Immunology, Minsk, Belarus
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- Belarusian Research Center for Pediatric Oncology, Hematology, and Immunology, Minsk, Belarus
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- BayCare Medical Group, St. Anthony's Hospital, St. Petersburg, FL, USA
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- Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, 601 5Th Street South, Outpatient Care Clinic, 3Rd Floor, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, USA
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- Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, 601 5Th Street South, Outpatient Care Clinic, 3Rd Floor, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Allergy and Immunology, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, St Petersburg, FL, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Allergy and Immunology, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, St Petersburg, FL, USA
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- Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, 601 5Th Street South, Outpatient Care Clinic, 3Rd Floor, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Allergy and Immunology, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, St Petersburg, FL, USA
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Harada Y, Kanazawa Y, Tobaru T, Wada K, Takanashi S. 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome Diagnosed 47 Years After Surgery for Tetralogy of Fallot. Cureus 2023; 15:e48206. [PMID: 38050519 PMCID: PMC10693745 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.48206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/03/2023] [Indexed: 12/06/2023] Open
Abstract
A 51-year-old man presented with severe hydrocele testis, dyspnea on exertion, and systemic edema. He had a history of surgery for tetralogy of Fallot (TOF). On the second day of admission, he presented with severe nose bleeding followed by CO2 narcosis. Blood gas analysis revealed an extremely low level of Ca2+. An echocardiogram revealed an excessively enlarged right ventricle and severe pulmonary valve regurgitation (PR). Hypocalcemia, history of TOF, and characteristic facial features suggested 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, which was confirmed by fluorescence in-situ hybridization (FISH) chromosome test. Open heart redo-surgery was performed for severe PR. The surgery revealed a severely hypoplastic pulmonary valve, which is characteristic of 22q11.2 deletion syndrome. 22q11.2 syndrome thus could be overlooked until age over 50 and therefore become critical.
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- Yuko Harada
- Cardiology, Kawasaki Municipal Ida Hospital, Kawasaki, JPN
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- Diabetes and Endocrinology, Kawasaki Municipal Ida Hospital, Kawasaki, JPN
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- Cardiovascular Surgery, Kawasaki Saiwai Hospital, Kawasaki, JPN
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Öztürk G, Haskoloğlu Ş, Deveci N, Erkmen H, Çelik NA, Sucak G, Ceylaner S, İkincioğulları A, Doğu F. Lymphoproliferation, Autoimmunity, and Recurrent Infections: Which Primary Immunodeficiency? Turk Arch Pediatr 2023; 59:106-108. [PMID: 37737227 PMCID: PMC10837574 DOI: 10.5152/turkarchpediatr.2023.23157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2023] [Accepted: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 09/23/2023]
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- Gökcan Öztürk
- Department of Pediatric Immunology and Allergy, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Immunology and Allergy, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Immunology and Allergy, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Immunology and Allergy, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Health and Diseases, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Medical Park Bahçeşehir Hospital, Clinic of Hematology and Transplantation, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Immunology and Allergy, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Immunology and Allergy, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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Paternostro C, Springer S, Kasprian G, Yerlikaya-Schatten G, Reischer T. Clinical Course and Outcome of Prenatally Detected 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome-A Retrospective Analysis. Diagnostics (Basel) 2023; 13:2244. [PMID: 37443638 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics13132244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Revised: 06/24/2023] [Accepted: 06/30/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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The 22q11.2 deletion syndrome (22q11.2 DS) is known as the most common microdeletion syndrome. Due to its variable clinical phenotype, prenatal diagnosis can be challenging. The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate the clinical course and pregnancy outcome of cases with prenatally diagnosed 22q11.2 deletion syndrome (DS) as well as to evaluate the role of prenatal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and postmortem examination. In total, 21 cases who underwent prenatal ultrasound examination and pregnancy care at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Medical University of Vienna between 2012 and 2022 were included. The majority of the cases were genetically diagnosed using fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH). The median gestational age (GA) at genetic diagnosis was 23.0 weeks (IQR 21.4-24.8 weeks). CHDs were detected in all fetuses and the most common extracardiac manifestation was thymus hypo/aplasia followed by genitourinary anomalies. Prenatal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed additional diagnostic information in three of ten cases. Overall, 14 patients opted for drug-induced TOP, of which 9 cases had a feticide prior to the induction of labor. The majority of craniofacial malformations were only detected by autopsy. In conclusion, the majority of cases prenatally diagnosed with 22q11.2 DS had an absent or hypoplastic thymus noted antenatally in addition to the detected CHD, and almost half of the cases had another extracardiac malformation of predominantly genitourinary origin. Furthermore, prenatal MRIs confirmed previously detected malformations, but only provided additional diagnostic information in three out of ten cases, whereas postmortem examination diagnosed most of the craniofacial anomalies and should always be conducted, serving as an important quality indicator for prenatal imaging.
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- Chiara Paternostro
- Division of Obstetrics and Feto-Maternal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Medical University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Obstetrics and Feto-Maternal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Medical University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Neuroradiology and Musculoskeletal Radiology, Department of Radiology, Medical University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Obstetrics and Feto-Maternal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Medical University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Obstetrics and Feto-Maternal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Medical University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria
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Szczawińska-Popłonyk A, Schwartzmann E, Chmara Z, Głukowska A, Krysa T, Majchrzycki M, Olejnicki M, Ostrowska P, Babik J. Chromosome 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome: A Comprehensive Review of Molecular Genetics in the Context of Multidisciplinary Clinical Approach. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24098317. [PMID: 37176024 PMCID: PMC10179617 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24098317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2023] [Revised: 04/30/2023] [Accepted: 05/03/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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The 22q11.2 deletion syndrome is a multisystemic disorder characterized by a marked variability of phenotypic features, making the diagnosis challenging for clinicians. The wide spectrum of clinical manifestations includes congenital heart defects-most frequently conotruncal cardiac anomalies-thymic hypoplasia and predominating cellular immune deficiency, laryngeal developmental defects, midline anomalies with cleft palate and velar insufficiency, structural airway defects, facial dysmorphism, parathyroid and thyroid gland hormonal dysfunctions, speech delay, developmental delay, and neurocognitive and psychiatric disorders. Significant progress has been made in understanding the complex molecular genetic etiology of 22q11.2 deletion syndrome underpinning the heterogeneity of clinical manifestations. The deletion is caused by chromosomal rearrangements in meiosis and is mediated by non-allelic homologous recombination events between low copy repeats or segmental duplications in the 22q11.2 region. A range of genetic modifiers and environmental factors, as well as the impact of hemizygosity on the remaining allele, contribute to the intricate genotype-phenotype relationships. This comprehensive review has been aimed at highlighting the molecular genetic background of 22q11.2 deletion syndrome in correlation with a clinical multidisciplinary approach.
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- Aleksandra Szczawińska-Popłonyk
- Department of Pediatric Pneumonology, Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Institute of Pediatrics, Karol Marcinkowski University of Medical Sciences, 60-572 Poznań, Poland
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- Medical Student Scientific Society, English Division, Karol Marcinkowski University of Medical Sciences, 60-572 Poznań, Poland
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- Medical Student Scientific Society, Karol Marcinkowski University of Medical Sciences, 60-572 Poznań, Poland
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- Medical Student Scientific Society, Karol Marcinkowski University of Medical Sciences, 60-572 Poznań, Poland
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- Medical Student Scientific Society, Karol Marcinkowski University of Medical Sciences, 60-572 Poznań, Poland
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- Medical Student Scientific Society, Karol Marcinkowski University of Medical Sciences, 60-572 Poznań, Poland
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- Medical Student Scientific Society, Karol Marcinkowski University of Medical Sciences, 60-572 Poznań, Poland
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- Medical Student Scientific Society, Karol Marcinkowski University of Medical Sciences, 60-572 Poznań, Poland
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- Gynecology and Obstetrics with Pregnancy Pathology Unit, Franciszek Raszeja Municipal Hospital, 60-834 Poznań, Poland
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