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Diploid/triploid mosaicism in dysmorphic patients.

I van de Laar1, G Rabelink, R Hochstenbach

  • 1Department of Medical Genetics, University Medical Center, Utrecht, the Netherlands.

Clinical Genetics
|November 15, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Diploid/triploid mosaicism, a genetic disorder, often presents with normal blood karyotypes, leading to underdiagnosis. Fibroblast analysis is crucial for identifying this condition in mentally retarded and dysmorphic patients.

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Area of Science:

  • Genetics
  • Developmental Biology
  • Clinical Dysmorphology

Background:

  • Diploid/triploid mosaicism is a rare genetic disorder characterized by a mix of normal (diploid) and extra (triploid) chromosome sets.
  • The syndrome presents with a distinct pattern of physical and cognitive abnormalities, including intellectual disability, obesity, asymmetry, and specific facial and genital features.

Observation:

  • Diagnosis is frequently missed because standard blood karyotype analysis often yields normal results (in 75% of cases).
  • Analysis of cultured fibroblasts is essential for accurate diagnosis, highlighting potential underdiagnosis of this condition.
  • Three new cases are detailed, with DNA marker analysis indicating maternal origin of the extra chromosome set.

Findings:

  • A review of 25 literature cases and the three new cases supports fibroblast karyotyping for diagnosis.

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  • DNA marker analysis in new cases revealed the extra chromosome set originated from the mother.
  • The leading hypothesis for the mechanism is the inclusion of a second polar body into an early diploid embryo.

    • Implications:

    • Improved diagnostic strategies are needed, emphasizing fibroblast analysis for patients with unexplained intellectual disability and dysmorphic features.
    • Understanding the maternal origin and potential mechanisms like second polar body inclusion can inform genetic counseling.
    • Accurate identification of diploid/triploid mosaicism is vital for appropriate patient management and further research into its etiology.