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[Coffin-Siris syndrome in a 5-year-old girl]
Insights
This case report details a 5 1/2 year old female with Coffin-Siris syndrome, a rare genetic disorder. The study highlights key clinical features and excludes chromosomal aberrations, emphasizing the unknown etiology of this condition.
Area of Science:
- Genetics
- Pediatrics
- Rare Diseases
Background:
- Coffin-Siris syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by multiple congenital anomalies and intellectual disability.
- The syndrome presents with a distinct set of clinical features requiring careful diagnosis.
Observation:
- A 5 1/2-year-old female patient presented with classic features of Coffin-Siris syndrome.
- Clinical manifestations included postnatal growth retardation, microcephaly, severe psychomotor delay, coarse facial features, sparse hair with hypertrichosis, and hypoplasia/aplasia of distal phalanges.
Findings:
- A normal karyotype ruled out chromosomal aberrations as a differential diagnosis.
- The specific etiology and pathogenesis of Coffin-Siris syndrome remain largely unknown, necessitating further research.
Implications:
- This case contributes to the understanding of Coffin-Siris syndrome's clinical spectrum.
- Further research into the genetic and molecular underpinnings of Coffin-Siris syndrome is crucial for developing diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.
Abstract:
A 5 1/2 year old female patient with Coffin-Siris syndrome is described. This syndrome is characterised by multiple congenital anomalies and mental retardation. The important clinical features include postnatal growth retardation, microcephaly, considerable psychomotor retardation, coarse facies with thick lips, sparse scalp hair with hypertrichosis of the face and body, as well as hypoplasia or even aplasia of distal phalanges of fingers and toes. Chromosomal aberrations, which could be considered as differential diagnosis are excluded by the finding of a normal karyotype. The aetiology or pathogenesis of this syndrome are not really known.