Familial syndrome resembling Aarskog syndrome

Am J Med Genet A. 2010 Aug;152A(8):2017-22. doi: 10.1002/ajmg.a.33487.

Abstract

Aarskog(-Scott) syndrome (AAS) is characterized by short stature, and facial, limb, and genital anomalies. AAS can be an X-linked condition caused by mutations in the FGD1 gene, but there is evidence that an autosomal dominant or recessive form also exists. We report on a Chinese family in whom several members have manifestations of AAS, but differ in limb anomalies and show additional characteristics. FGD1 sequencing and linkage analysis excluded FGD1 as the cause in this family. A common known submicroscopic chromosome imbalance is less likely. Both autosomal dominant and recessive patterns of inheritance remain possible.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Abnormalities, Multiple / genetics*
  • Female
  • Genetic Diseases, X-Linked / genetics*
  • Guanine Nucleotide Exchange Factors / genetics*
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Intellectual Disability / genetics*
  • Male
  • Mutation / genetics*
  • Pedigree
  • Syndrome

Substances

  • FGD1 protein, human
  • Guanine Nucleotide Exchange Factors