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Rett syndrome: clinical and molecular characterization of two Brazilian patients
Stachon, Andrea; Assumpção Júnior, Francisco Baptista; Raskin, Salmo.
  • Stachon, Andrea; University of Toronto. Institute of Medical Science. Toronto. CA
  • Assumpção Júnior, Francisco Baptista; Universidade de Sao Paulo. Instituto de Psicologia. São Paulo. BR
  • Raskin, Salmo; Centro de Aconselhamento e Laboratorio Genetika. Curitiba. BR
Arq. neuropsiquiatr ; 65(1): 36-40, mar. 2007. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-446677
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND: Rett syndrome (RS) is recognized as a pan-ethnic condition. Since the identification of mutations in the MECP2 gene, more patients have been diagnosed, and a broad spectrum of phenotypes has been reported. There is a lack of phenotype-genotype studies. OBJECTIVE: To describe two cases of Brazilian patients with identified MECP2 mutations. METHOD: We present two female Brazilian patients with RS. RESULTS: Both patients presented with regression at 2-3 years of age, when stereotypic hand movements, social withdrawal and postnatal deceleration of head growth rate were observed. Both patients presented verbal communication impairment. Case 1 had loss of purposeful hand movements, and severe seizure episodes. Case 2 had milder impairment of purposeful hand movements, and no seizures. They had different mutations, D97Y and R294X, found in exons 3 and 4 of MECP2 gene, respectively. CONCLUSION: Testing for MECP2 mutations is important to confirm diagnosis and to establish genotype/phenotype correlations, and improve genetic counseling.
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CONTEXTO: Síndrome de Rett (RS) é doença pan-étnica de fenótipo bastante variado desde que foram identificadas mutações no gene MECP2 e um número maior de pacientes tem sido diagnosticadas. Existe uma demanda por estudos que investiguem a relação genótipo-fenotipo. OBJETIVO: Descrever dois casos brasileiros de RS com mutações identificadas. MÉTODO: Duas pacientes brasileiras com diagnóstico clínico-molecular de RS foram descritas buscando-se correlacionar genótipo-fenótipo. RESULTADOS: Ambas pacientes apresentaram regressão aos 2-3 anos de idade, movimentos esteriotipados de mãos, retraimento social e desaceleração do crescimento encefálico. Ambas apresentaram déficit de comunicação verbal. Caso 1 também apresentou perda dos movimentos manuais intencionados e crises convulsivas graves. Caso 2 apresentou-se com comprometimento parcial dos movimentos manuais e sem história de crise convulsiva. As mutações distintas, D97Y e R294X, foram encontradas respectivamente em exons 3 e 4 do gene MECP2. CONCLUSÃO: A investigacao de mutações no gene MECP2 é importante na confirmação diagnóstica, investigação genótipo-fenótipo, e aconselhamento genético em síndrome de Rett.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Phenotype / Rett Syndrome / Mutation Type of study: Diagnostic study / Prognostic study Limits: Adult / Child, preschool / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Arq. neuropsiquiatr Journal subject: Neurology / Psychiatry Year: 2007 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil / Canada Institution/Affiliation country: Centro de Aconselhamento e Laboratorio Genetika/BR / Universidade de Sao Paulo/BR / University of Toronto/CA

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Phenotype / Rett Syndrome / Mutation Type of study: Diagnostic study / Prognostic study Limits: Adult / Child, preschool / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Arq. neuropsiquiatr Journal subject: Neurology / Psychiatry Year: 2007 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil / Canada Institution/Affiliation country: Centro de Aconselhamento e Laboratorio Genetika/BR / Universidade de Sao Paulo/BR / University of Toronto/CA