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  • Genetic abnormalities can already
    be diagnosed even before birth
    (within the womb)
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Prenatal Cytogenetics

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  • Genetic abnormalities can be
    diagnosed after birth
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Postnatal Cytogenetics

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  • Babies are born at a normal
    pregnancy but manifests a
    genetic abnormality later in life
    (either physical or mental
    disabilities)
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Childhood and Adult Cytogenetics

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_______ Syndrome
Features:
○ Flat nose bridge
○ Slanted eyes
○ Broad and prominent palpebral fissures

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down

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Rate of biological eliminations:
○ __% of 45,X

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95

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rate of biological eliminations
__% of Trisomy 13

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90

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rate of biological eliminations
__% of Trisomy 18

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80

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rate of biological eliminations: __% of Trisomy 21

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65

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15% of recognized pregnancies end in
spontaneous fetal loss, 80% of which occur
during the ____trimester (first 3 months)

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first

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  • the most common
    chromosomal error in spontaneous losses
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45,X (Turner Syndrome)

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  • the most common trisomy seen in
    abortus
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Trisomy 16

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INDICATIONS FOR __________ CYTOGENETICS:
1. Screening for maternal age-related risk
2. Family history of previous child with
chromosomal abnormalities
3. Abnormal levels of AFP (Alpha-fetoprotein)
in a screening test

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PRENATAL

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  1. A fetal abnormality detected on ultrasound
  2. A parent who is a carrier of unbalanced
    gametes
  3. A parent who is a carrier of X-linked genetic
    disorder

are indications for _________ cytogenetics

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prenatal

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Karyotype analysis on both biological parents is used
to differentiate between an inherited rearrangement
and a ?

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“de novo” anomaly in the child

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This pose less risk for
related impairment than “de novo” inheritance but
may recur in future pregnancies

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Inherited rearrangement

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Approximately 0.6% - 1% if all newborns have
gross chromosomal abnormality
___________ cytogenetics

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postnatal cytogenetics

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INDICATIONS FOR __________ CYTOGENETICS:
1. Presence of multiple congenital anomalies
2. Suspected aneuploidy (e.g: features of
Down Syndrome)

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POSTNATAL

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● Some genetic disorders manifest in later life
● One of the most difficult diagnostic problem such
that other than cytogenetic studies, molecular
biochemical studies may be needed

____________CYTOGENETICS

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CHILDHOOD AND ADULT CYTOGENETICS

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INDICATIONS FOR ______________
CYTOGENETICS
1. Unexplained mental retardation or
developmental delay
2. Suspected unbalanced autosome (ex:
Prader-Willi syndrome)
3. Suspected sex chromosomal abnormality
(ex: Turner syndrome)

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CHILDHOOD AND ADULT

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  1. Suspected fragile-X syndrome
  2. Infertility – to rule out sex chromosomal
    abnormality
  3. Multiple spontaneous abortions – to rule
    out the parents as carriers of balanced
    translocations where both parents should
    be evaluated

are indications for?

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adult and chldhood cytogeneticx

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Defect on Chromosome 15
○ Insatiable appetite
○ Higher threshold for pain

what syndrome is thiz

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prader-willi syndrome

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○ Outbursts of rage
○ There may be sleep disorders and
abnormalities
○ Compulsive behaviors such as
picking at the skin and even
psychoses

what syndrome iz this

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prader-willi

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Defect on Chromosome 15
○ Uncontrollable laughing
○ Ataxia
○ Mental disabilities
○ Physical disabilities

what syndrome

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angelman syndrome

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Specific chromosome rearrangements are directly
associated with ?

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tumorigenesis

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1. Confirm a clinical diagnosis 2. Monitor disease progression – relapse and disease progression 3. Monitor patient’s response to therapy – successful treatment results in cytogenetic remission are indicators for?
cancer cytogeneticx
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a valuable tool in clinical oncology studies
FISH
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In ______, we label the antibodies with fluorescent dye that are used against the antigen (mga chromosomal abnormalities). If they bind together, they will fluoresce
FISH
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_________of signals - occur if the translocation results in separation of two probes generating two-different colored signals in place of the original single-color signal
Splitting
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________ of signals occur if the translocation results in the relocation of 2 different probes into proximity causing generation of a new color
Fusion (CENTRIC OR ROBERTSONIAN TRANSLOC)
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t(9;22)(q34;q11.2)
acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL),
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t(8:;21)(q22;q22)
acute myeloid leukemia (AML),
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t(9;22)(q34.1;q11.2);
chronic myeloid leukemia (CML),
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_____---- for BCR locus on chromosome 22
Green
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___________________- will give two green and two red signals for the ABL and BCR alleles in each cell
Normal chromosome
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formed with the ● fusion of green and red signals
A yellow signal
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The ABL is located in the near end of the long arm of chromosome 9 and the BCR gene is near the centromere of the long arm of chromosome 22.
PHILADELPHIA CHROMOSOME
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The chromosome break occurs in the ABL and BCR gene which prompts the translocation.
PHILADELPHIA CHROMOSOME
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The derivative chromosome 22 is also known as the ?
Philadelphia chromosome
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It detects all nucleated cells both normal and abnormal,
FISH
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Karyotyping can only be performed on _______ cells
dividing
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The ________- will identify the chromosomal abnormalities
karyotype
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________ will establish the baseline frequency of leukemic clones which can be used as reference point for all the patients’ future testing
FISH
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__________- has also been used to study leukemic cell lines
Multicolor FISH
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Which of the following specimens is not used for prenatal cytogenetic testing? A. Umbilical cord blood B. Fetal bladder aspirate C. Amniotic fluid D. Chorionic villi
B. FETAL BLADDER ASPIRATE
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Although chromosomal abnormalities are present in 1:3 conceptuses, only 6:1000 live births manifest the disorder. Which of the following explains this low incidence at birth? A. Repair mechanism of recognized errors B. Biological elimination of recognized errors C. Poor identification of genetic abnormalities D. Low interest on genetic abnormalities
B. Biological elimination of recognized errors
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Genetic abnormalities are not seen in which of the following individuals A. Seemingly normal B. With gross deformities C. With confirmed genetic disorder D. None of these
NONE
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Philadelphia chromosome or abl-bcr fusion gene is a diagnostic of which of the following hematopoietic malignancy? A. Acute myelogenous leukemia B. Acute lymphoblastic leukemia C. Chronic myelogenous leukemia D. Chronic lymphocytic leukemia
C. Chronic myelogenous leukemia
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Diseases with abnormal chromosomal number or alterations in structure of one or more chromosomes
cytogenetics disorders
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complete sets of chromosomes with none extra or missing. The normal cells are diploid, having 2 sets of 23 chromosomes
euploidy
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opposite of euploidy; where 1 or more individual chromosomes are with extra or missing from a euploid set
aneuploidy
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missing pair of homologs ■ Ex: pair of chromosomes 6
nullisomy
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1 chromosome is missing ■ Ex: Monosomy X (45,X); occurs at embryonic stage; lethal
monosomy
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3 copies of a particular chromosome in an otherwise diploid cell ■ Ex: Trisomy 21 (47, XX or XY +21); embryonic or fetal stage which may be lethal
trisomy
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TRISOMY __ (DOWN SYNDROME) ● Mostcommon of the chromosomal disorders ● Majorcause of mental retardation ● Bands21q22.12-21q22.3
trisomy 21
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➢ Mentalretardation ➢ Prominentepicanthic fold ➢ Flatfacial profile ➢ Simiancrease ➢ Congenitalheart defects are manifestations of
trisomy 21
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➢ Umbilicalhernia ➢ Intestinalstenosis ➢ Hypotonia→ muscleweakness→ called Floppy babies ➢ Heartdefects (40%) hypogonadism are manifestations of
TRISOMY 21
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Facial features of? ➢ Flatfaces ➢ Smallears ➢ Protrudingtongue
trisomy 21
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Clinical manifestations of? ➢ Lowbirth weight ➢ Heartdefect ➢ Overlappingfingers ➢ Rockerbottomfeet
trisomy 18 Edward syndrome
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Clinical manifestations of? ➢ Mentalretardation ➢ Microcephaly(smaller head) ➢ Microphthalmia(smaller eyes) ➢ Polydactyly(extra fingers) ➢ Cleftlip and palate
trisomy 13 patau syndrome
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SEX CHROMOSOME ANEUPLOIDIES incidence:
1:500 livebirths
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● Phenotypicallymilder than autosomal aneuploidies ● Subtle, chronic problems associated with sexual development and fertility ● Difficultto diagnose at birth and usually recognized at puberty
sex chromosome aneuploidies
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● Difficultto diagnose at birth and usually recognized at puberty (when secondary sex characteristics develop) ● Thehigher the number of X chromosomes in both male and female, the higher the possibility of mental retardation
sex chromosome aneuploidies
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➔ 47, XXX females and 47, XYY males ➔ Klinefelter Syndrome ➔ Turner Syndrome ➔ Pseudohermaphroditism ➔ Hermaphroditism
sex chromosome aneuploidies
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● Oftengo undetected throughout life ● Incidence1:1000 ● Fullyfertile and have chromosomally normal children
47 XXX FEMALES AND 47 XYY MALES
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● XXYmales have increased risk for behavioral problems and are anti-social with criminal tendencies which has been negated by subsequent findings
47 XXX FEMALES AND 47 XYY MALES
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Clinical manifestations of?? ➢ Tallerthan average ➢ Somewith generalized learning difficulties identified in school screening programs
47 XXX FEMALES AND 47 XYY MALES
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● Oneof the most frequent sec chromosomal disorders ● Incidence: 1:500 live male births ● Oneof the most common causes of hypogonadism in male
KLINEFELTER SYNDROME
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● Rarelydiagnosed before puberty ● Postpubertalhypogonadism ● Infertilitydue to small atrophic testicles with hyalinized seminiferous tubules and azoospermia
KLINEFELTER SYNDROME
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Clinical manifestations of? ➢ Distinctivebody habitus ➢ Talland thin with long legs ➢ Smallpenis ➢ Absenceof 2nd malesex characteristics
KLINEFELTER SYNDROME
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➢ Gynecomastia(breast development) ➢ LowerIQ ➢ IncreasedFSH and estradiol are clinical manifestations of
KLINEFELTER SYNDROME
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○ Morephysical abnormalities ○ Cryptorchidism(testicles are undescended) ○ Hypospadias(orifice of urethra is located on the under surface of the penis
PolysomicX (47,XXY/48,XXXY) ○ cause din sha ng Klinefelter Syndrome
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○ Prognathism ○ Severetesticular hypoplasia ○ Radioulnarsynostosis (connection between radius and ulna - difficulty in movement
PolysomicX (47,XXY/48,XXXY)
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● Mostcommon sex chromosomal anomaly in female ● Onlyviable in live born monosomy
turner syndrome
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Thecritical region for female differentiation is at the region of the short arm just proximal to the centromere ○ ABSENCE→ ??
turner syndrome
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➢ Lowposterior hairline ➢ Heartand renal anomalies ➢ Cubitusvalgus and shield chest ➢ Autoantibodyto thyroid (50%) ➢ Glucoseintolerance ➢ Obesity are manifestations of
turner syndrome
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_______ sex - determined presence or absence of Y chromosome → IfY is present, individual is a
Genetic
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______ sex - histologic characteristics of the gonads → Ifone has seminiferous tubules with developing sperm cells, individual is a male → Ifone has ovarian follicles, individual i s a female
gonadal
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______ sex - depends on the presence of derivatives of mullerian or wolfian ducts
ductal
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__________produced by TDF initiates the male developmental pathway
proteins
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● Disagreementbetween gonadal (XX) and phenotypic (male) sex ● Congenitaladrenal hyperplasia due to deficiency of enzyme 21-hydroxylase
FEMALE PSEUDOHERMAPHRODITISM (XX MALE
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Clinical features of? ➢ Normalovaries and internal genitalia ➢ Externalgenitalia is ambiguous or virilized
FEMALE PSEUDOHERMAPHRODITISM (XX MALE
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Mostcomplex of all disorders of sexual differentiation ○ Androgeninsensitivity/Testicular feminization ■ Androgen receptor gene mutation, located in the long arm: Xq11-Xq12 ○ TDF/SRY is absent in the Y chromosome due to translocation
MALE PSEUDOHERMAPHRODITISM (XY FEMALE)
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Clinical features of ➢ Lackof any internal genitalia ➢ Blind vagina ➢ Testes in the abdomen or inguinal canal causing infertility
MALE PSEUDOHERMAPHRODITISM (XY FEMALE)
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● Exceedinglycomplex (sexual ambiguity) ● Truehermaphrodites = both ovarian and testicular tissues (one on each side or ovotestes
HERMAPHRODITISM
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● Extremelyrare ● Mostcommon karyotype: 46,XX (50%); the rest mostly are mosaic: 46,XX/46,XY karyotype; rarely 46,XY
HERMAPHRODITISM
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- Diseases with abnormal chromosomal number or alterations in structure of one or more chromosomes
CYTOGENETIC DISORDERS
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● Terminal deletion of the short arm of chromosome 4, del(4)(p16)
WOLF-HIRSCHHORN SYNDROME (4P-)
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Clinical manifestations of? ➢ Microcephaly ➢ Frontal bossing ➢ Micrognathia (small jaw) ➢ Hypotonia ➢ Epicanthal folds ➢ Developmental delay
WOLF-HIRSCHHORN SYNDROME (4P-)
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● Greek warrior facial helmet appearance due to arched eyebrows, prominent glabella, hypertelorism, and long beaked nose
WOLF-HIRSCHHORN SYNDROME (4P-)
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● Special education and are at risk for seizures ➔ Diagnosis: Karyotyping and FISH
wolf-hirschhorn syndrome
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● Deletion of the short arm of chromosome 5, del (5)(p15)
CRI-DU-CHAT SYNDROME (5P-)
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Clinical manifestations of? ➢ High-pitched cat like cry ➢ Low birth weight ➢ Slow growth ➢ Hypotonia ➢ Microcephaly ➢ Hypertelorism ➢ Epicanthal folds ➢ Cardiac anomalies ➢ Mental retardation
cri-du-chat syndrome
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Patients have delayed development and may reach cognitive and social level of a 5 or 6 year old
cri du chat syndrome
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nvolve a fraction of a single chromosome band (>500 kb) and may be large enough to identify by karyotype analysis but most may require FISH for detection
Microdeletions
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involve a single to several hundred base pair and are identified by molecular technology
Molecular Deletions
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- those that are due to deletions that encompass several adjacent, unrelated genes resulting in variable phenotypic expression
Contiguous Gene Syndrome
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● Deletion of the elastin gene (ELN gene) on the proximal long arm of chromosome 7 (7q11.23) ● Unequal meiotic crossover → interstitial deletion
WILLIAM’’S SYNDROME
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Elastin is important in: ○ Heart ○ Blood vessels ○ Skin ○ Vocal cords → is absent among these patients, thus the clinical features except behavioral anomalies which may be explained as a contiguous gene syndrome what syndrome
william's syndrome
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Clinical manifestations of? ➢ Low IQ with behavioral anomalies ➢ Hypersensitivity to sound ➢ Blue eyes with stellate pattern in the iris ➢ Prominent lips with hoarse voice ➢ Supravalvular aortic stenosis and other cardiac defects ➢ Hypertension ➢ Premature aging of the skin ➢ Hypercalcemia
william's syndrome
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● Due to del 8p24.11-q24.13, involving the TRPSI, TRPSII, EXTgenes
LANGER-GIEDION SYNDROME
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Clinical manifestations of? ➢ Craniofacial dysmorphism ➢ Exostosis ➢ Skeletal abnormalities ➢ Mild to severe mental deficiency ➢ Fine scalp hair ➢ Large and prominent ears ➢ Missing teeth ➢ Trichorhinophalangeal syndrome
langer-giedon syndrome
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● Wilm’s tumor, Aniridia, Genitourinary defects, and mental Retardation (75%) ● Deletion on the short arm of chromosome 11 (11p13.3) involving WT1 gene, AN2 gene causing contiguous gene syndrome
WAGR SYNDROME
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Deletion of one copy of PAX6 gene → aniridia & MR; brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF gene) → hyperphagia and obesity
wagr syndrome
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Patients with _______has 1:3 chance of developing Wilm’s tumor but patients with Wilm’s tumor have 1:50 chance of having aniridia.
aniridia
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● del 13q14.1-q14.2, involving Rb gene ● May also occur by hypermethylation of the promoter sequence
RETINOBLASTOMA
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● Patients have risk of developing tumors of the retinoblast cells of the eye ● PHL > 1:18000 ● 90% diagnosed before 5 y/o → Diagnosis: Karyotyping or Southern Blot
retinoblastoma
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● Best known microdeletion syndromes ● Share the same interstitial deletion of the proximal long arm of chromosome 15 del(1)(q11.2-q13),
PRADER-WILLI AND ANGELMAN SYNDROME
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● Broad Thum-Hallux syndrome, AD, mostly acquired ● del 16p13.3, CREBBP gene, regulates cell growth and division for normal fetal development: EP300 gene, small % of cases
RUBINSTEIN-TAYBI SYNDROME
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Clinical manifestations of ?? ➢ Beaked nose ➢ Prominent columella ➢ Hypoplastic maxilla ➢ Down slanted palpebral fissures ➢ Broad thumbs ➢ First toes ➢ Hirsutism ➢ Short stature ➢ Mental retardation ➢ Speech delay
RUBINSTEIN-TAYBI SYNDROME
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● del 17p11.1, RAI1 gene ● Not inherited ● Deleted during formation of reproductive cells
SMITH-MAGENIS SYNDROME
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Clinical manifestations of? ➢ Brachycephaly ➢ Broad nasal bridge ➢ Prominent jaw ➢ Short broad hands ➢ Hyperactivity ➢ Mental retardation ➢ Delayed speech ➢ Self-destructive behavior
smith-magenis syndrome
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● Two stereotypic behaviors: spasmodic upper-body squeeze or “self-hug” and hand licking and page flicking “lick and flip”, are specific to SMS → Diagnosis: Karyotyping and or FISH
smith-magenis syndrome
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● Microdeletion of the distal short arm of chromosome 17 (17p13.3), involving the LIS1 gene, with the deletion of at least 2 genes
MILLER-DIEKER SYNDROME AND LISSENCEPHALY
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_____________ is associated with profound mental retardation and seizures
Lissencephaly
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● Possible the most common microdeletion syndrome, occurring in 1:4000 live births, but not often recognized ● 3 Mb deletion on the proximal long arm of chromosome 22 (22q11.2), GCSL gene
VELOCARDIOFACIAL SYNDROME
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Usually diagnosed in newborns because of: ○ feeding difficulties due to palatal abnormalities (cleft palate) ○ cardiac defects (75%) ○ characteristics with facial dysmorphisms with prominent nose and retrognathia
velocardiofacial syndrome
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● del22q11.2, 10p, 1q, 6q involving GCSL gene
DIGEORGE SYNDROME
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➢ Cleft palate ➢ Heart defect ➢ Hypoplasia of the thymus with resultant T-cell immunodeficiency ➢ Parathyroid hypoplasia giving rise to severe hypocalcemia, and seizures are Clinical manifestations of
digeorge syndrome
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● del Xp22.32, involving the STS gene
ICHTHYOSIS
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Clinical manifestations of? ➢ Scaly skin ➢ Short stature ➢ Hypogonadism ➢ Mental retardation
itchthyosis
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● del Xp22.3, involving the KAL1 gene Clinical manifestations: ➢ Hypogonadism ➢ Inability to smell
kallman syndrome
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● Mutation in single gene with large effects
MENDELIAN DISORDERS
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expressed in mathematical terms
penetrance
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If a trait is seen in all individuals carrying the mutant gene but is expressed differently among individuals, the phenomenon is called ?
variable expressivity
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_____________ SYNDROME ● 600 mutations, mostly missense ● Fibrillin-I or FBNI gene → Fibrillin I protein ● FBNI on 15q21.1; FBN2 on 5q23.31
AD - MARFAN
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Fibrillin I protein ○ Component of microfibrils ○ Provides skeleton on which tropoelastin is deposited to form elastic fibers (aorta, ligaments and ciliary zonules) what syndrome
ad- marfan
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➢ Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) → mitral regurgitation (MR) ➢ Aneurysm of the ascending aorta → valve incompetence → left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) → heart failure (HF) are manifestations of what syndrome?
ad-marfan
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● Defect in synthesis of fibrillar collagen ● Encompasses the 3 patterns of transmutants: ○ May be transmitted through autosomal recessive ○ As a sex-linked disorder ● Group of clinically and genetically heterogeneous disorders
AD (AR, X-LINKED) - EHLERS-DANLOS SYNDROME (EDS)
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________ may be caused by mutations involving structural proteins or enzymes
EDS
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Common manifestations 0f ________________ involve the: ➢ Skin (hyperextensibility) ➢ Ligaments ➢ Joints (hypermobility)
AD (AR, X-LINKED) - EHLERS-DANLOS SYNDROME (EDS)
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● 1:2,500 live births, carrier rate of 1:20 ● Most common lethal genetic diseases affecting Caucasians CFTR gene, 7q31.2
AR - CYSTIC FIBROSIS
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Disorder of ion transport in epithelial cells of exocrine glands and lining epithelial cell of the respiratory, GI and reproductive tracts
ar-cystic fibrosis
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● Hereditary deficiency of one of the enzymes involved in glycogen synthesis or degradation. ● Enzymatic defects dictate the organ of involvement (distribution)
AR - GLYCOGENOSIS
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________ Forms ➔ Von Gierke/Type I ◆ Glucose-6-phosphate deficiency ➔ Liver phosphorylase and Debranching enzymes ➔ Hepatomegaly and hypoglycemia
Hepatic
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________ Forms ➔ McArdle disease/Type V ◆ Muscle phosphorylase deficiency ➔ Type VII ◆ Muscle phosphofructokinase deficiency ➔ Failure of ATP production → muscle cramps and lactate level fail to rise
Myopathic
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● Deletion, Xp21 ● May result from frameshift mutation, point mutation ● 2/3 familial, 1/3 de novo
SLD - DUCHENNE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY
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● Females are carriers, asymptomatic, increased creatine kinase ● Males manifest at 5 y/o, wheelchair-dependent at 10-12
SLD - DUCHENNE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY
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● Normal at birth ● Delayed walking due to muscle weakness ● Pelvic girdle muscles are the first to weaken ● Pseudohypertrophy of leg muscles
SLD - DUCHENNE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY
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● Pseudohypertrophy of leg muscles ○ Increase fiber size then replacement by connective tissue, fat ● Heart involvement → failure and arrhythmia → death
SLD- DUCHENNE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY
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● Diminished dystrophin ● Mutation causes synthesis of abnormal, smaller protein
BECKER MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY
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● Onset during late childhood or adolescence (later than Duchenne) ● Heart disease ● Normal lifespan
BECKER MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY
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● Second leading cause of mental retardation and is the primary cause of inherited mental retardation ● 1:1550 for affected males and 1:8000 for affected females
SLD - FRAGILE X SYNDROME
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● Break or gap in the structure of the X chromosome that can be detected cytogenetically
SLD - FRAGILE X SYNDROME
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In SLD-FRAGILE X SYNDROME, A normal transmitting male and carrier female have _________ repeats (premutations) whereas affected individuals, 200 – 4000 repeats (full mutation)
55 – 200
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Clinical manifestations of WHAT SYNDROME in affected males: ➢ Mentally retardation ➢ Long face with macrognathia ➢ Large everted ears ➢ Macroorchidism (90% of postpubertal males)
SLD-FRAGILE X SYNDROME
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Clinical features of fragile X syndrome worsen with each generation (anticipation). T OR F
TRUE! Padagdag ng padagdag ang clinical manifestations per generation