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A novel microdeletion/microduplication syndrome of 19p13.13.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20613546     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
PURPOSE: Whole genome interrogation by array-based comparative genomic hybridization has led to a rapidly increasing number of discoveries of novel microdeletion and/or microduplication syndromes. We here describe the clinical and cytogenomic correlates of a novel microdeletion/microduplication of 19p13.13.
METHODS: Among patients referred to the Cytogenetics laboratory for array-based comparative genomic hybridization analysis, we identified four with a deletion and one with a duplication within 19p13.13. Confirmatory fluorescence in situ hybridization and parental studies were performed. Detailed clinical findings and array profiles were reviewed and compared.
RESULTS: Patients with deletions of 19p13.13 share a unique constellation of phenotypic abnormalities. In addition to developmental disabilities, the microdeletion manifested in overgrowth, macrocephaly, and ophthalmologic and gastrointestinal findings; in contrast, the single microduplication manifested in growth delay and microcephaly.
CONCLUSION: The consistent constellation of clinical findings associated with copy number variation of this region warrants the designation of microdeletion/microduplication syndrome of 19p13.13. An approximately 311-340 Kb smallest region of overlap encompassing 16 genes was identified. Candidate genes include MAST1, NFIX, and CALR. Identification of this syndrome has led to recommendations for diagnostic work-up and follow-up of patients with this copy number variant. Integration of detailed clinical and array data is critical for advancing both patient care and human genomic research.
Authors:
Michelle Dolan; Nancy J Mendelsohn; Mary Ella Pierpont; Lisa A Schimmenti; Susan A Berry; Betsy Hirsch
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Genetics in medicine : official journal of the American College of Medical Genetics     Volume:  12     ISSN:  1530-0366     ISO Abbreviation:  Genet. Med.     Publication Date:  2010 Aug 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-08-12     Completed Date:  2010-11-30     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9815831     Medline TA:  Genet Med     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  503-11     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455, USA. dolan009@umn.edu
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Abnormalities, Multiple / genetics*
Chromosomes, Human, Pair 19 / genetics*
Comparative Genomic Hybridization
Gene Deletion*
Gene Duplication*
Growth Disorders / genetics*
Humans
In Situ Hybridization, Fluorescence
Minnesota
Pedigree
Phenotype*
Syndrome

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