Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Shwachman-Diamond syndrome.

O P Smith1

  • 1Department of Paediatric Haematology, Our Lady's Hospital for Sick Children and St James's Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.

Seminars in Hematology
|April 17, 2002
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Survival of European children, adolescents and young adults diagnosed with haematological malignancies in the period 2000-2013: Results from EUROCARE-6, a population-based study.

European journal of cancer (Oxford, England : 1990)·2025
Same author

The Development of a National Paediatric Psycho-Oncology Service.

Irish medical journal·2021
Same author

Burkitt Lymphoma/Leukaemia in Children & Young Adolescents.

Irish medical journal·2020
Same author

A novel protein C-factor VII chimera provides new insights into the structural requirements for cytoprotective protease-activated receptor 1 signaling.

Journal of thrombosis and haemostasis : JTH·2017
Same author

Post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder in paediatric patients: the Irish perspective-a single centre experience.

Irish journal of medical science·2016
Same author

Circulating pro- and anticoagulant levels in normal and complicated primigravid pregnancies and their relationship to placental pathology.

Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology : the journal of the Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecology·2013

Shwachman-Diamond syndrome (SDS) is a rare genetic disorder affecting multiple organs. Recent research offers new insights into its molecular and genetic basis, advancing understanding of this complex condition.

Area of Science:

  • Genetics
  • Pediatrics
  • Hematology

Background:

  • Shwachman-Diamond syndrome (SDS) is a rare autosomal-recessive disorder.
  • Typically presents in infancy with pancreatic insufficiency, short stature, and bone marrow dysfunction.
  • Associated features include skeletal abnormalities, immune issues, liver disease, and increased risk of myeloid malignancy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize the key clinical and hematological features of Shwachman-Diamond syndrome.
  • To highlight the known complications and the predilection for malignant transformation.
  • To underscore the need for further research into the pathogenetic mechanisms of SDS.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on Shwachman-Diamond syndrome.
  • Analysis of clinical and genetic findings reported in patients.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Synthesis of current understanding regarding molecular and cellular basis.
  • Main Results:

    • SDS is characterized by a triad of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, skeletal abnormalities (metaphyseal dysostosis, epiphyseal dysplasia), and bone marrow failure (neutropenia, anemia, thrombocytopenia).
    • Hematological issues include elevated fetal hemoglobin (HbF) and impaired neutrophil function.
    • There is a significant risk of developing aplastic anemia and malignant myeloid transformation.

    Conclusions:

    • Shwachman-Diamond syndrome is a complex multisystem disorder with significant morbidity.
    • While several clinical features are well-described, the unifying pathogenetic mechanisms remain elusive.
    • Recent advances provide new insights into the molecular and genetic underpinnings, paving the way for future research.