Genetic Syndromes Flashcards
What is the inheritance of congenital adrenal hyperplasia?
Autosomal recessive
How is Prader-Willi Syndrome inherited?
Usually sporadic deletion on the paternal 15q (95% cases sporadic, 5% AD)
How is Shwachman-Diamond syndrome inherited?
Autosomal recessive
Pancytopaenia with exocrine pancreas dysfunction suggests…
Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome
What is the genetic test of choice for DiGeorge Syndrome?
FISH
Achondroplasia is caused by mutations in which gene?
FGFR3
Tuberous sclerosis is caused by mutations in which gene?
TSC1
What proportion of children with Trisomy 21 have cardiac defects?
1 in 3
Patau Syndrome is Trisomy…
13
Edwards’ Syndrome is Trisomy…
18
Small head, low-set ears and ‘rocker bottom feet’ suggests…
Edwards’ Syndrome
What karyotype is present in Klinefelter’s Syndrome?
47XXY
A male with gynaecomastia, sparse pubic hair, small testes and infertility suggests…
Klinefelter’s Syndrome
What is the mechanism of Klinefelter’s?
Paternal non-disjunction during meiosis
Short stature, webbed neck and high palate suggests…
Turner’s Syndrome
What is the karyotype for Turner’s Syndrome?
45XO / 45X
How is Noonan’s Syndrome inherited?
AD
Short stature, wide space between eyes and low-set ears suggests…
Noonan’s Syndrome
What is the main complication associated with Noonan’s Syndrome?
Congenital heart disease
What are the main congenital heart defects associated with Noonan Syndrome?
Pulmonary stenosis, HOCM, ASD
Which cardiac problems are associated with Marfan’s Syndrome?
Aortic/mitral valve prolapse and aortic aneurysm
What is the genetic basis for Fragile X Syndrome?
Mutation in FMR1 gene on X Chromosome
Male with ID, long & narrow face suggests…
Fragile X Syndrome
Which medical treatment may be indicated in Prader-Willi Syndrome?
Growth hormone
What is the genetic basis of Angelman Syndrome?
Loss of function of maternal UBE3A gene due to a microdeletion on chromosome 15
Child with ID, happy demeanour and widely-spaced teeth suggests…
Angelman Syndrome
Friendly, broad forehead and ‘starburst eyes’ suggests…
William Syndrome
What is the genetic basis for William Syndrome?
Deletion of genetic material on chromosome 7