Geleophysic dysplasia: 48 year clinical update with emphasis on cardiac care
Janet M Legare1, Peggy Modaff1, Samuel P Strom2
1Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin.
Insights
Geleophysic dysplasia is a rare skeletal disorder. This study updates the long-term cardiac outcomes and genetic findings for the oldest known patient with geleophysic dysplasia type 1.
Area of Science:
- Genetics and rare diseases
- Skeletal dysplasias
- Cardiovascular medicine
Background:
- Geleophysic dysplasia is a rare skeletal disorder.
- Progressive cardiac disease is a common complication.
- Limited data exists on long-term outcomes.
Abstract:
Geleophysic dysplasia is a rare skeletal dysplasia often complicated by progressive cardiac disease. Information about long-term outcomes is limited. A clinical update of the oldest surviving patient described with geleophysic dysplasia type 1 is provided. Special note is made in relation to the cardiac disease and interventions. Genetic testing of ADAMTSL2 revealed a previously reported missense mutation as well as a novel nonsense mutation, which can be added to the list of causative mutations in geleophysic dysplasia.
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