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Rogerson D, Alkelai A, Giordano J, Pantrangi M, Hsiao MC, Nhan-Chang CL, Motelow JE, Aggarwal V, Goldstein D, Wapner R, Shawber CJ. Investigation into the genetics of fetal congenital lymphatic anomalies. Prenat Diagn 2023; 43:703-716. [PMID: 36959127 PMCID: PMC10330091 DOI: 10.1002/pd.6345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2022] [Revised: 02/10/2023] [Accepted: 03/12/2023] [Indexed: 03/25/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Congenital lymphatic anomalies (LAs) arise due to defects in lymphatic development and often present in utero as pleural effusion, chylothorax, nuchal and soft tissue edema, ascites, or hydrops. Many LAs are caused by single nucleotide variants, which are not detected on routine prenatal testing. METHODS Demographic data were compared between two subcohorts, those with clinically significant fetal edema (CSFE) and isolated fetal edema. A targeted variant analysis of LA genes was performed using American College of Medical Genetics criteria on whole exome sequencing (WES) data generated for 71 fetal edema cases who remained undiagnosed after standard workup. RESULTS CSFE cases had poor outcomes, including preterm delivery, demise, and maternal preeclampsia. Pathogenic and likely pathogenic variants were identified in 7% (5/71) of cases, including variants in RASopathy genes, RASA1, SOS1, PTPN11, and a novel PIEZO1 variant. Variants of uncertain significance (VOUS) were identified in 45% (32/71) of cases. In CSFEs, VOUS were found in CELSR1, EPHB4, TIE1, PIEZO1, ITGA9, RASopathy genes, SOS1, SOS2, and RAF1. CONCLUSIONS WES identified pathogenic and likely pathogenic variants and VOUS in LA genes in 51% of fetal edema cases, supporting WES and expanded hydrops panels in cases of idiopathic fetal hydrops and fluid collections.
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- Daniella Rogerson
- Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York, USA
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York, USA
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- Institute for Genomic Medicine, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Pathology and Cell Biology, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Pathology and Cell Biology, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians andSurgeons, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Pathology and Cell Biology, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York, USA
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- Institute for Genomic Medicine, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York, USA
- Department of Surgery, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York, USA
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Ghesh L, Désir J, Haye D, Le Tanno P, Devillard F, Cogné B, Marangoni M, Tecco L, Heron D, Le Vaillant C, Joubert M, Beneteau C. Perinatal presentations of non-immune hydrops fetalis due to recessive PIEZO1 disease: A challenging fetal diagnosis. Clin Genet 2022; 103:560-565. [PMID: 36453701 DOI: 10.1111/cge.14274] [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: 10/06/2022] [Revised: 11/28/2022] [Accepted: 11/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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Hydrops fetalis is a rare disorder associated with significant perinatal complications and a high perinatal mortality of at least 50%. Nonimmune hydrops fetalis (NIHF) is more frequent and results from a wide variety of etiologies. One cause of NIHF is lymphatic malformation 6 (LMPHM6) due to biallelic loss-of-function (LoF) variants in PIEZO1. Most individuals are diagnosed postnatally and only few clinical data are available on fetal presentations. We report six novel biallelic predicted LoF variants in PIEZO1 identified by exome sequencing in six fetuses and one deceased neonate from four unrelated families affected with LMPHM6. During the pregnancy, most cases are revealed by isolated NIHF at second trimester of gestation. At post-mortem examination ascites, pleural effusions and telengectasies can guide the etiological diagnosis. We aim to further describe the perinatal presentation of this condition which could be underdiagnosed.
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- Leïla Ghesh
- CHU de Nantes, UF 9321 de Fœtopathologie et Génétique, Nantes, France
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- Service de Génétique Médicale, Hôpital Erasme - Cliniques Universitaires de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium
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- Service de Génétique Médicale, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon, France
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- Département de Génétique et Procréation, Hôpital Couple-Enfant, CHU de Grenoble, Grenoble, France
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- Département de Génétique et Procréation, Hôpital Couple-Enfant, CHU de Grenoble, Grenoble, France
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- CHU de Nantes, UF 9321 de Fœtopathologie et Génétique, Nantes, France
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- Laboratoire de Génétique Moléculaire, Hôpital Erasme - Cliniques Universitaires de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium
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- Service de Gynécologie-Obstétrique, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Saint Pierre, Brussels, Belgium
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- Service de Génétique Médicale, Centre de Référence "Déficiences Intellectuelles", Hôpitaux Universitaires Pitié Salpêtrière - Charles Foix, Paris, France
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- CHU de Nantes, Service de Gynécologie-Obstétrique, Diagnostic Anténatal, Nantes, France
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- CHU de Nantes, UF 9321 de Fœtopathologie et Génétique, Nantes, France
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- CHU de Nantes, UF 9321 de Fœtopathologie et Génétique, Nantes, France
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Colmant C, Turpin S, Lambert R, Wong N, Ondrejchak S, Lapointe C, Powell J, Dubois J, McCuaig C. Pediatric Lymphedema: Study of 180 Patients Referred to a Tertiary Lymphedema Clinic. J Cutan Med Surg 2022; 26:502-511. [PMID: 35848765 DOI: 10.1177/12034754221112002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Lymphedema is due to dysfunction of the lymphatic system. It can be primary or secondary. Pediatric lymphedema is more often primary and is a chronic disease with a heavy burden on quality of life. METHODS Medical records of patients under 18 years of age referred between 1996 and 2021 to the specialized lymphedema clinic at the Sainte-Justine University Hospital Center were reviewed. Demographic data, sex, age at presentation, location of the lymphedema, clinical features, genetic testing, symptoms, complications, investigations, and treatment were collected. RESULTS Of 180 referred patients, lymphedema was confirmed in 151, and 137 were primary lymphedema. Median age of apparition of primary lymphedema was 7.00 years and was significantly lower in boys than in girls. Primary congenital lymphedema was more frequent in boys (51.0%, 27.3% in girls, P = .007), and onset of primary lymphedema during adolescence was more frequent in girls (53.4%, 25.0% in boys, P = .001). Lower limbs were the most impacted (88.3%). Sixty patients had genetic testing, and 38 (63.3%) of them were discovered to have a pertinent genetic mutation. The most common mutated gene was the FLT4 gene (in 9 patients). Seven patients (5.1%) had associated extensive/central lymphatic malformation and 24 (17.6%) had a polymalformative syndrome/syndromic lymphedema. CONCLUSIONS Pediatric lymphedema is more frequent in girls, usually involves lower limb, and is most often sporadic, but often associated with a genetic mutation, and genetic testing should be performed.
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- Caroline Colmant
- 25461 Dermatology Division, Department of Pediatrics, Sainte-Justine University Hospital Center University of Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- 25461 Nuclear Medicine Division, Department of Medical Imaging, Sainte-Justine University Hospital Center University of Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- 25461 Nuclear Medicine Division, Department of Medical Imaging, Sainte-Justine University Hospital Center University of Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- 25461 Dermatology Division, Department of Pediatrics, Sainte-Justine University Hospital Center University of Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- 25461 Vascular Anomalies Nurse, Sainte-Justine University Hospital Center University of Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- 25461 Physiotherapy, Sainte-Justine University Hospital Center University of Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- 25461 Dermatology Division, Department of Pediatrics, Sainte-Justine University Hospital Center University of Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- 25461 Department of Medical Imaging, Sainte-Justine University Hospital Center University of Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- 25461 Dermatology Division, Department of Pediatrics, Sainte-Justine University Hospital Center University of Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Han S, Guo X, Wang X, Lin H, Yu Y, Shu J, Dong M, Yang L. A Novel Homozygous Missense Mutation of PIEZO1 Leading to Lymphatic Malformation-6 Identified in a Family With Three Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes due to Nonimmune Fetal Hydrops. Front Genet 2022; 13:856046. [PMID: 35646098 PMCID: PMC9136293 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2022.856046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2022] [Accepted: 03/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Lymphatic malformation-6 (LMPHM6) is a rarer form of nonimmune hydrops that often manifests as widespread lymphedema involving all segments of the body, namely, subcutaneous edema, intestinal/pulmonary lymphangiectasia, chylothoraces, and pleural/pericardial effusions. Here, we detected one rare and previously unobserved homozygous missense variant in PIEZO1 (c.5162C>G, p.Ser1721Trp) as a novel genetic cause of autosomal recessive LMPHM6, in a family with three adverse pregnancy outcomes due to nonimmune fetal hydrops. Although, the loss-of-function mutations such as those usually including nonsense, frameshift, splice site, and also fewer missense variants in PIEZO1 have been proved to lead to LMPHM6, among these, the biallelic homozygous mutations resulting in the loss of function of PIEZO1 have not been reported before. Here, we first strongly implicated impaired PIEZO1 function–associated LMPHM6 with a homozygous missense mutation in PIEZO1.
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- Shuai Han
- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital (Affiliated People’s Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital (Affiliated People’s Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, China
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- Cancer Center, Department of Hematology, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital (Affiliated People’s Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, China
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- Center for Laboratory Medicine, Department of Clinical Laboratory, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital (Affiliated People’s Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Department of Reproductive Endocrinology, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital (Affiliated People’s Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Department of Reproductive Endocrinology, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital (Affiliated People’s Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Reproductive Genetics, Women’s Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital (Affiliated People’s Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College), Hangzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Liwei Yang,
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Stolyar H, Berry T, Singh AP, Madan I. PIEZO1 mutation: a rare aetiology for fetal ascites. BMJ Case Rep 2021; 14:14/4/e240682. [PMID: 33837027 PMCID: PMC8043013 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2020-240682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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We present a case of isolated fetal ascites diagnosed at 20 weeks' gestation. No aetiology was identified on extensive prenatal workup, including prenatal microarray. The patient terminated the pregnancy at 23 weeks' gestation. Exome sequencing was performed on the products of conception, which ended up giving insight into a possible cause for the ascites. Two heterozygous missense variants of uncertain significance were identified in the PIEZO1 gene. The paternal variant has been linked to dehydrated hereditary stomatocytosis. The father of the baby suffers from haemolytic anaemia, splenomegaly and has had jaundice throughout his life. His brother and father have similar conditions. We suspect that at least one of the gene variants identified in our exome sequencing may be responsible for the illness that runs in this family, including the fetus with isolated ascites.
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- Helen Stolyar
- Obstetrics and Gynecology, Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
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- Maternal Fetal Medicine, Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
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- Department of Nephrology, Mercy Medical Center, Springfield, Massachusetts, USA.,Department of Nephrology, Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
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- Maternal fetal Medicine, Trinity Health of New England, Hartford, Connecticut, USA.,Trinity Health of New England, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
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