Genetic Disorders Flashcards
what is the most common cytogenetic cause of intellectual disability
trisomy 21/down syndrome
children with what genetic disorder may be musically gifted
Williams syndrome
what genetic disorder is associated with PROGRESSIVE intellectual disability
tuberous sclerosis
individuals with what genetic disorder may be described by the following phenotypic features:
narrow forehead
almond shaped eyes
obesity
hypogonadism
small stature
hypotonia
small hands and feet
fair skin
light hair
prader willi
what is the “classic triad” of abnornalities seen in DiGeorge syndrome
conotruncal cardiac abnormalities
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hypoplastic thymus
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hypocalcemia
individuals with what genetic disorder may be described by the following phenotypic features:
low set posteriorly rotated ears
bulbous nasal tip
cleft palate
smooth filtrum
DiGeorge syndrome
DiGeorge syndrome is caused by what genetic abnormality
22q11 deletion
what is the prevalence of DIGeorge syndrome
1/4000
what psychiatric abnormality is present much more commonly in those with DiGeorge syndrome than in the general population
schizophrenia (40% above age 25–others say 25% have it)
what is the psychiatric phenotype of DiGeorge syndrome
schizophrenia
intellectual disability
learning disorders
ADHD
anxiety
individuals with what genetic disorder may be described by the following phenotypic features:
short stature
broad forehead
widely spaced teeth
full/prominent lips
elfin like facies
stellate iris
Williams syndrome
what is the genetic abnormality that causes Williams syndrome
autosomal DOMINANT chromosome 7 deletion
how common is williams syndrome
K&S–> 1/20 000
Ottawa lecture–> 1/7500
what are some psychiatric manifestations of Williams Syndrome
ADHD
intellectual disability
in which genetic disorder might you observe severe self-mutilation
Lesch-Nyhan syndrome
*severe self biting behaviour
what is the second most common single gene cause of ID
fragile X
those with down syndrome have higher risk of developing what psychiatric disorders
alzheimers
MDD
SCZ
bipolar
autism
*also poor language development
what testing should be done once a couple has a child with down syndrome
testing parents for translocation to predict recurrence risk
individuals with what genetic disorder may be described by the following phenotypic features:
cafe au lait spots
cutaneous neurofibromas
Lisch nodules
short stature
macrocephaly
neurofibromatosis
is Rett syndrome stable or degenerative
degenerative
how does Rett syndrome affect the respiratory system
disorganized breathing pattern
hyperventilation
individuals with what genetic disorder may be described by the following phenotypic features:
wide smiling mouth
pointed chin
small head circumference
fair hair
blue eyes
Angelman syndrome
does Angelman syndrome cause ID
yes–> profound
how might a child with Angelman syndrome present
happy disposition
laughing
hand flapping
clapping
love of water (anecdotal)
how common is Angelman syndrome
1/20 000 births
what genetic abnormality results in Angelman syndrome
autosomal DOMINANT DELETION on long arm of chromosome 15
what genetic disorder is associated with hyperphagia
prader willi
what genetic abnormality results in prader willi
autosomal DOMINANT DELETION on long arm of chromosome 15 (paternal copy)
–> same gene as Angelman syndrome
what % of chromosome 15 deletions leading to prader willi are sporadic
90%
what is the psychiatric phenotype of Prader Willi syndrome
ID
compulsive behaviours
hyperphagia/compulsive overeating
hoarding
impulsivity
lability
tantrums
skin picking (85%)
can have aggression
how does prader willi affect social functioning
can be friendly with good social functioning
what genetic disorder is associated with a hoarse voice and ++ sleep disturbance
Smith-Magenis
what genetic abnormality causes Smith-Magenis
microdeletion on chromosoem 17
which genetic disorder are known to result in autism
fragile X
Klinefelter
phenylkenonuria
tuberous sclerosis
Rett syndrome
what are the 3 sentinel facial features of FASD
short palpebral fissures
thin upper lip
smooth philtrum
what level of ID is associated with FASD
mild to moderate