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Head growth in Rett syndrome.

G Hagberg1, Y Stenbom, I Witt Engerström

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, SU/Ostra Hospital, Göteborg University, Sweden.

Acta Paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992)
|March 10, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Rett syndrome causes significant head growth deceleration in girls, particularly in classic types, impacting motor function. Head size stabilizes below normal, correlating with disability severity.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Developmental Biology
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Rett syndrome is a neurodevelopmental disorder primarily affecting girls.
  • Head growth patterns are crucial indicators of neurodevelopmental trajectories.
  • Understanding longitudinal head growth in Rett syndrome can inform prognosis and management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the longitudinal development of head growth in girls with Rett syndrome.
  • To correlate head growth patterns with disease variants and motor disability severity.
  • To analyze the relationship between head growth deceleration and age of onset.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of head circumference measurements from medical records.
  • Calculation of standard deviation (SD) scores to quantify growth relative to norms.
  • Correlation analysis between head growth, body height, age, and motor function severity.

Main Results:

  • Classic Rett syndrome cases showed significant head circumference deceleration, reaching -2 SD by age 4 and stabilizing near -3 SD by age 8.
  • Forme fruste variants exhibited head circumference below normal (-0.8 SD), though within broader limits.
  • Head growth deceleration strongly correlated with the age of initial deceleration and was linked to body height deficits and motor disability severity.

Conclusions:

  • Head growth deceleration is a key feature of Rett syndrome, with patterns varying by clinical presentation.
  • The degree of head growth impairment correlates with the severity of motor deficits, suggesting a continuum of neurodevelopmental impact.
  • Longitudinal head growth monitoring is valuable for assessing disease progression and functional outcomes in Rett syndrome.

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