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Genetic Syndromes Flashcards

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all disease is either _____ or _______ or _______

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genetic or environmental or a combo of the two

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give an example of a purely genetic, environmental and combination disease

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  1. purely genetic → cystic fibrosis, sickle cell disease
  2. environmental → mercury poisoning
  3. combination → DM type II, HTN
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List the 3 Minimum PT Competencies pertaining to genetics

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  1. appreciate one’s limitations in genetics and expertise – ID need for continuing edu
  2. understand the psychosocial and ethical implications of genetic service
  3. know when and how to make a referral
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when to make a referral

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  • History of:
    1. dysmorphology
    2. brain malformations
    3. epilepsy
    4. abd CT
    5. EEG
    6. abnormal tone
    7. weakness
    8. motor control, discoordination
    9. delayed development
    10. sensory disturbances
  • children with global DD (even in absence of dysmorphisms)
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What are the 3 types of purely genetic disease

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  1. Monogenic
    • Mendelian inheritance, a single gene is involved
  2. Polygenic
    • complex inheritance pattern, many genes are involved
  3. Cytogenic
    • involves large-scale changes in chromosomes
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list relevant terms pertaining to genetics

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  1. Gene
  2. Locus
  3. Alleles
  4. Homozygous
  5. Heterozygous
  6. Genotype
  7. Phenotype
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define cytogentics

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study of chromosomes and their abnormalities

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define Karyotype

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chromosomes are displayed according to their length

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what is FISH?

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a technique in which chemically tagged chromosomes specific DNA probes to label a chromosome sequence and visualize it under flourescent microscope

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what is an array CGH?

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Array Comparative Genomic Hybridization

  1. compares child’s DNA with a control DNA to ID microdeletions or microduplications
    • revoluntionized cytogenic testing
    • high diagnostic yield of genomic abnormalities
    • this technique is replacing FISH for subtelomere imbalances
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List the 4 categories for genetic disorders

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  1. chromosomals
  2. single gene
  3. multifactorial
  4. mitochondrial
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briefly describe the category of “chromosomal disorders”

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  1. two subtypes:
    • altered in structure or number
  2. includes:
    • deletions, inversions, duplications, translocatoins
  3. 10-15% of human conceptions
  4. 1/160 live births
  5. leading cause of miscarriage
  6. in general → not hereditary
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chromosomal disorders can be due to an alteration in number of chromosomes. List terms assocaited with this

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  1. Polyploidy
  2. Aneuploidy
  3. Autosomal monosomy
  4. Mosaicism
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define polyploidy

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complete extra set of chromosomes → all of these diseases are lethal

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define aneuploidy

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absence (monosomy) or duplication (trisomy) of a chromosome in a cell → usually only one chromosme is affected

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how often do children with an autosomal monosomy survive?

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rarely

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define mosaicism

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most of these are due to a full trisomy conception followed by loss of extra chromosomes in some cells during mitosis in the embryo

milder clinical manifestation

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List general characteristics assocaited with chromosomal abnormalities

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  1. most are assocaited with developmental delay and cognitive impairment
  2. large number of genes are involved with CNS development
  3. characteristic craniofacial features
  4. delayed growth
  5. congenital malformations
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List common autosomal trisomies

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  1. Down syndrome
  2. Edwards syndrome
  3. Patau syndrome
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nearly all autosomal trisomies are associated with what?

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advanced maternal age

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Describe Down Syndrome

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  1. Trisomy 21 → most common form
  2. phenotypic feature → hypoplasia is the most common element of the many phenotypic features
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List craniofacial features in Down Syndrome

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  1. inner epicanthal folds
  2. upward slanting palpebral fissures
  3. flat facial profile
  4. aplasia/hypoplasia of frontal sinuses
  5. anomalous ears
  6. low nasal bridge
  7. shortened palate
  8. maxillary and dental hypoplasia
  9. irregular tooth placement
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List MSK/CT features in Down Syndrome

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  1. Diastasis recti
  2. joint hypermobility
  3. atlantoaxial instability w/risk of spinal cord compression
  4. simian creases ​
  5. wide gap between toes 1 and 2
  6. hypoplasia of the middle phalanx of 5th clinodactyly
  7. hypoplastic pelvis w/shallow acetabular angle
  8. linear growth deficits
    • greatest between 6-24 months
    • mostly due to leg length reduction
  9. delayed skeletal maturation rate
  10. 1/3 overweight by age 3
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Eyes/Vision and Ears/Hearing features in Down Syndrome

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  • Eyes
    1. iris speckling (brushfield’s spots)
    2. myopia
    3. nystagmus
    4. strabismus
    5. tear duct blockage
  • Ears
    1. conductive hearing loss
    2. sensorineural hearing loss
    3. mixed hearing loss (as many as 78%)
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Cardiovascular features in Down Syndrome

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  1. CHD is most common health problem with 40% having malformations
    • ventricular septal defects
    • patent ductus arteriosus
    • tetralogy of Fallot
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GI features in Down Syndrome

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  1. duodenal stenosis/atresia
  2. imperforate anus
  3. Hirschprung’s disease → paralysis in some of the intestines
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Neurologic features in Down Syndrome

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  1. mild microcephaly
  2. hypotonia
  3. intellectual deficits
  4. developmental delay
  5. early onset of AD
  6. small cerebellum and brainstem
  7. reduction in number of neurons and dendritic spines
  8. increased latency of response
  9. delayed dissoluation of primitive reflexes
  10. delayed emergence of RR
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Immunologic features in Down Syndrome

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  1. leukemia
  2. chronic rhinitis and conjunctivitis
  3. fluid in middle ear
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Aging in Down Syndrome and implications for PT

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  1. life expectancy has been increasing
    • currently → 55 yrs or older
  2. changes in body function and structure secondary to aging have potential to lead to activity restrictions
30
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Thyroid dysfunciton and Down Syndrome

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adults with DS at high risk for Thyroid Dysfunction

Hypothyroidism → mimics cog decline (can be misdx as AD)

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Cardiovascular disorders in Down Syndrome

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at higher risk for developing:

  1. mitral prolapse
  2. endocarditis
  3. CVA
  4. HF
  5. reduced cardiovascular function
    • reduced capacity
    • lower mean O2
    • lower min vent
    • lower HR during exercise
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MSK conditions in Down Syndrome associated with aging

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  1. premature aging may lead to early experience of MSK disorders generally associated with elderly populations
    • mild cervical arthritis
    • hip dysplasia w/dislocation
    • foot pronation
    • osteoporosis
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T/F: almost all adults with DS over the age of 40 demonstrate some form of AD

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TRUE

demonstrate neuropathy consistent with AD

34
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List 2 sex chromosome disorders

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  1. Turner
  2. Klinefelter
35
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what are the classic impairments with Turner syndrome?

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  1. sexual infantilism
  2. congenital webbed neck
  3. cubitus valgus
36
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what are other impairments associated with Turner’s syndrome?

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  1. dorsal edema of hands and feet
  2. hypertolerorism
  3. epicanthal folds
  4. ptosis of upper eyelids
  5. elongated ears
  6. shortening of hand bones
  7. numermous skeletal anomalies
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what is Marfan Syndrome?

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monogenic disorder of structural protein (fibrillin)

mutation of gene leads to disruption of CT in skeleton, eyes and cardiovascular system

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Symptoms of Marfan syndrome

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  • Skeletal
    1. long limbs, fingers, toes
    2. hyperextensible joints
    3. deformed chest
  • Eyes
    1. dislocated lenses due to lax suspensory ligaments in eye
  • Cardiovascular
    1. aortic dilation w/valve regurgitation
    2. aortic aneursym (dissecting)
39
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List several Partial Deletion Disorders

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  1. Cri-du-chat
  2. Prader Willi
  3. Angelman
  4. Williams
40
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briefly describe Cri-du-Chat

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  1. cat cry as infants
  2. low birth weight
  3. hypotonia
  4. feeding difficulties with failure to thrive
  5. microcephaly
  6. micrognathia
  7. clumsiness
  8. hyperactivity
  9. moderate to severe cognitive impairments
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how are Prader Willi (PW) and Angelman Syndrome (AS) the same/different?

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  1. Same
    • both are examples of differential activation of genes depending on parent whom they are inherited
    • same section of chromosome is deleted
  2. Differnet
    • if on chromosome from mother → AS
    • if on chromosome from father → PW
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by 2 years of age what is a major concern for PW?

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obesity due to excessive eating

behavioral issues like temper tantums, stubbornbess, and OCD

43
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describe AS

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  1. used to be called Happy Puppet Syndrome
    • puppet like gait
    • subtle dysmorphic face
    • frequent and inappropriate laughter
  2. ataxia
  3. seizure disorder
  4. sleep disorder
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describe Williams Syndrome

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  1. elfin like face
  2. wide mouth with full lips
  3. ADHD
  4. LD
  5. mild cog impairments
  6. decreased visuospatial skills
  7. early joint laxity with later compensations
  8. sensory defensiveness
45
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what is the cause of Williams Syndrome

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partial deletion disorder

results in a disturbance in elastin gene

46
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williams syndrome individuals are usually very talented in what way?

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muscially

47
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what are the 3 types of single gene disorders?

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  1. Autosomal Dominant
  2. Autosomal Recessive
  3. Sex-linked
48
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list several autosomal dominant gene disorders

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  1. osteogenesis imperfecta
  2. tuberous scleoris
  3. neurofibromatosis
49
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list several autosomal recessive gene disorders

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  1. cystic fibrosis
  2. hurler syndrome
  3. PKU
  4. SMA
50
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list several sex-linked gene disorders

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  1. hemophilia A
  2. Fragile X
  3. Lesch-Nyhan
  4. Rett
51
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what is Fragile X Syndrome?

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  • leading hereditary cause of developmental learning disorders
    • more common in boys than girls
52
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what is Muscular Dystrophy?

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  1. Group of hereditary myopathies
  2. characterized by:
    • progressive muscle weakness
    • deterioration, destruction, regeneration of muscle fibers
  3. muscle fibers gradually replaced by fibrous and fatty tissue
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List several different types of Muscular Dystrophy

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  1. Becker
  2. Congenital
  3. Congenital/myotonic
  4. Child onset facioscaphum
  5. Emery-Dreifus
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what is Rett Syndrome?

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  1. Progressive sex-linked disorder almost exclusive in females
    • males tend to not survive
  2. characterized by:
    • short period in which development stagnates followed by rapid degeneration in motor, language, and psychosocial functions. the disease then becomes somewhat stable
    • dystonia results in hand and foot deformities
    • osteoporosis can occur early
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Characteristic of Rett Syndrome impacting the hands

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loss of purposeful hand motions → replaced with characteristic hand wringing

56
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what is the culprit behind enzyme deficiencies?

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genetic mutations in the genes that code for that enzyme

this deficiency leads to accumulation of precurors and likely disease → called metabolic disorders

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metabolic disorders include:

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  1. amino acid metabolism
  2. carbohydrate metabolism
  3. lysosomal storage
  4. urea cycle disorders
58
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what is the most common monogenic amino acid disorder?

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Phenylketonuria

  • autosomal recessive disease
  • phenylananine and phenylpyruvate accumualte in blood and urine
  • symptoms include severe mental retardation
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what is the most common monogenic disorder of carbohydrate metabolism?

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Galactosemia

  • individuals cannot effectively convert galactose to glucose so it accumulates in tissues
  • clinical signs:
    • failure to thrive
    • hepatic trouble
    • cataracts
    • developmental delay
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list 2 lysosomal storage diseases

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  1. Sphingolipidoses
    • results in multiorgan dysfunction
  2. Tay-Sachs disease
    • a disorder common among Ashenazi Jews
    • mental retardation, hearing and vision loss are hallmarks
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List a disorder that is a monogenic disease of regulatory proteins

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Neurofibromatosis type I

  • a point mutation in this gene leads to loss of:
    • cell differentiation
    • uncontrolled cell growth
    • thus considered a tumor suppressor gene
  • characterized by:
    • disfiguring with cafe-au-lait spots
    • fibromas
    • lisch nodules in eyes

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