Chromosome Disorders Flashcards
1p36 deletions (contiguous gene disorder)
Variable size (common bp: 1p36.13-1p36.33)
Mostly De Novo (80%)
0.5-0.7% of idiopathic ID
Variable Phenotype: Dev Delay, Hypotonia, Delayed speech, microcephaly.
Proximal Interstitial 1p36 deletion
Features: Dev delay, Hypotonia, characteristic facies (microcephaly, frontal bossing…), Hirsutism, Structural heart defects.
Multiples candidate genes including KCNAB2 for epilepsy.
1p36 duplication
1p36 duplication
Very rare
Milder phenotype compared to deletions
Variable phenotype including dev delay, hypotonia, congential cataracts and choanal atresia (back of nasal passage blocked).
Tetrasomy reported once (severe ID, seizures)
1p32-p31 deletion syndrome
Haploinsufficiency of NFIA Size Features: Corpus Callosum dysgenesis Ventriculomegaly Dev Delay Seizures
1q21 region
complex
4 blocks of LCR - NAHR
Class I: distal 1q21.1 del/dup 1.8Mb
Class II: larger ~2.7Mb (includes TAR + distal region)
Distal 1q21 microdeletion syndrome
Rare
Very variable phenotype; contiguous gene deletion
Incomplete penetrance: Can be inh from normal/mild parents
Up to 50% de novo rate
Features:
Microcephaly
Dev delay
Mild dysmorphic facial features - frontal bossing, deep set eyes
Behavioural issues (ADHD, ASD)
?genes: GJA5, GJA8, HYDIN2
1q21 Microduplication syndrome
Rare Mirrors 1q21 deletion syndrome Incomplete penetrance and variable expressivity Macrocephaly TOF
Thrombocytopenia Absent Radius Syndrome (TAR)
Proximal 1q21 deletion
“Compound biallelic inh model” - 2 non-coding SNPs on other allele cause diminished RBM8A transcription
~200kb deletion in proximal 1q21.1
~11 genes including RBM8A (also TAR mutns in this gene)
Incomplete penetrance
Features:
Absent radii with presence of thumbs
Congential or early onset thrombocytopenia
Heart defects (TOF, ASD)
1q43q44 deletions
Very rare Majority terminal (some interstitial) Variable phenotype Features: MR Agenesis/hypogenesis of the corpus callosum little or no speech Microcephaly Seizures Heart defects (VSD and ASD) Gene Candidates: AKT3 (microcephaly), ZNF238 (absence of corpus callosum)
1q41q42 deletions
Very rare Variable phenotype including: Dev delay Seizures Cleft palate Club feet DISP1 haploinsufficiency (craniofacial/neuro features)
1q duplications
1q11-1q32: Micrognathia, high/cleft palate, hydrocephalus, absent speech, heart defects
1q23-1q41: Micrognathia, high/cleft palate, heart defects, mild LD
1q31-qter: Growth retardation, macrocephaly, micrognathia, heart defects, kidney defects, polydactyly
1q4-qter: Macrocephaly, FTT, LD, speech delay, heart defects
Supernumerary ring chromosome 1
Mostly de novo (can be inh - mostly mat) Varying size of ring therefore pheno Features: Dev del Hypotonia Sacral dimple
Trisomy 2
Only compatible with life in mosaic form.
Will be largely confined to placenta (In CVS but not amnio; IUGR)
Contributes to 1T pregancy loss
Feature in AML
UPD2
6 reported cases
Maternal
No associated imprinting effects
Inversion 2
Large blocks of segmental duplications
Common Variant inv(2)(p11.2q13)
2p15-2p16.1 deletion syndrome
All reported cases de novo.
3.9Mb critical region ~15 coding genes incl. BCL11A
Features:
Microcephaly
Vision problems
Dysmorphic (high forehead, ptosis, downslanting palpebral fissures)
Cortical dysplasia (assoc with VRK2 deletion)
2p16.3 deletion
NRXN1 gene
Encodes a cell surface receptor that binds neuroglins
Deletions of entire gene and multiexon reported
Features:
ID
Psychiatric disorders
Language delay
ASD
Seizures
Hypotonia
Reduced penetrance and/or variable expressivity
2q13 deletion
Segmental duplications flank region - NAHR. ~1.7Mb recurrent region BCL2L11 - neuronal apoptosis ACOXL - neural development FBLN7 + TMEM87B Congenital Heart Defects Features Dev delay Dysmorphic - micrognathia, low set ears Macrocephaly Tall stature Hypotonia Cardiac + CF ab incomplete penetrance
2q13 duplication
Segmental duplications flank region - NAHR. ~1.7Mb recurrent region BCL2L11 - neuronal apoptosis ACOXL - neural development FBLN7 + TMEM87B Congenital Heart Defects Features: Dev delay Dysmorphic features - hypertelorism, micrognathia Microcephaly
Mowat Wilson 2q22 deletion
AD caused by haploinsufficiency of ZEB2 NS, FS, deletions (15-20%) or gene disruption (2%) Majority de novo Features: Hirschsprung disease Genitourinary anomalies (e.g. hypospadias) Congenital heart defects Agenesis of the corpus callosum
2q23.1 deletion syndrome
Prevously known as "pseudo-Angelman syndrome" Partial or complete deletion of MBD5 (methyl CpG binding protein). Expressed in brain, fetal testes + ovaries Other genes modify phenotype e.g. EPC2 Features (variable phenotype): Severe MR Speech delay Short stature Microcephaly Seizures Disturbed sleep patterns Repetitive behaviours
2q32q33 deletion syndrome
Includes SATB2 (craniofacial + brain development).
Other genes contribute to phenotype e.g COL3A1, COL5A1, CREB1
Features:
Moderate to severe dev delay
Sig LD
Dysmorphic features - micrognathia, cleft palate
Impaired dentition/crowding
Thin and sparse hair
Behavioural - hyperactivity, sociable happy personality, repetitive behaviours
2q37 deletion syndrome (also called Albright-like syndrome, Brachydactyly Mental Retardation syndrome (BDMR)
Variable deletion size - no common breakpoints Up to 80 genes involved. Very variable phenoytpe. Usually de novo Features: Dev delay Growth delay Hypotonia (infancy and childhood) Facial dysmorphism (round face, sparse hair) Skeletal malformations Behavioural problems
Disorders with genes on chromosome 2
Alport syndrome
Classical Ehlers Danlos syndrome (COL5A2) 2q31
Vascular Ehlers Danlos syndrome (COL3A1) 2q32.2
Waardenburg syndrome (PAX3) 2q36.1