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Muenke syndrome.

G Sabatino1, F Di Rocco, G Zampino

  • 1Section of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Institute of Neurosurgery, Catholic University Medical School, Largo A. Gemelli 8, 00168 Rome, Italy. giosaba@inwind.it

Child'S Nervous System : Chns : Official Journal of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery
|February 14, 2004
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Muenke syndrome, a craniosynostosis, is linked to an FGFR3 gene mutation. Even without typical features, genetic testing is crucial due to incomplete penetrance, as seen in affected sisters whose mother showed no symptoms.

Area of Science:

  • Genetics
  • Developmental Biology
  • Medical Genetics

Background:

  • Muenke syndrome is an inherited craniosynostosis affecting coronal sutures.
  • It can present with skeletal and neurological abnormalities.
  • A specific FGFR3 gene mutation (Pro250Arg) is characteristic.

Observation:

  • Two sisters presented with Muenke syndrome.
  • Their mother, a carrier, did not exhibit craniosynostosis.

Findings:

  • This case highlights incomplete penetrance of Muenke syndrome.
  • The genetic mutation can manifest differently across generations.
  • Coronal synostosis may be absent in carriers.

Implications:

  • Early genetic analysis is vital for suspected Muenke syndrome cases.

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  • Understanding variable expressivity is key for genetic counseling.
  • Further research into FGFR3 mutation penetrance is warranted.