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¹Department of Medical Genetic, Hospital Necker-Enfants Malades, 149 rue de Sèvres, 75743 Paris Cedex 15, France. genevieve.baujat@nck.aphp.fr

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Sotos syndrome is an overgrowth disorder with distinctive features like rapid childhood growth and macrocephaly. Over 75% of cases are caused by NSD1 gene mutations or deletions, impacting transcriptional regulation.

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Area of Science:

Genetics
Pediatrics
Endocrinology

Background:

Sotos syndrome is a genetic overgrowth condition with characteristic features like excessive childhood growth, macrocephaly, and learning difficulties.
While hundreds of cases are reported, the exact prevalence is unknown.
Diagnosis is often suspected postnatally due to specific physical and developmental signs.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a comprehensive overview of Sotos syndrome, including its genetic basis, clinical manifestations, diagnostic approaches, and management strategies.
To highlight the role of the NSD1 gene in the etiology of Sotos syndrome.
To discuss differential diagnoses and multidisciplinary care recommendations.

Main Methods:

Review of existing literature on Sotos syndrome.
Analysis of diagnostic criteria and genetic testing methodologies for NSD1 abnormalities.
Compilation of information on clinical management and developmental support.

Main Results:

Over 75% of Sotos syndrome cases are linked to mutations or deletions in the NSD1 gene, which codes for a histone methyltransferase.
Diagnostic tools include FISH analysis, MLPA, multiplex quantitative PCR, and direct sequencing for NSD1 abnormalities.
Most NSD1 alterations are de novo, with a very low recurrence risk for unaffected parents.

Conclusions:

Sotos syndrome management requires a multidisciplinary approach, addressing neonatal complications, developmental delays, and potential associated risks like tumors.
Early intervention with speech therapy and motor stimulation is crucial for patient development.
While growth may normalize post-puberty, long-term monitoring for complications is essential.