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Section-13 Genetics

BOOK TITLE: IAP Color Atlas of Pediatrics

Author
1. Kulkarni ML
2. Phadke Shubha R
ISBN
9789351527008
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/12531_14
Edition
2/e
Publishing Year
2015
Pages
22
Author Affiliations
1. JJM Medical College, Davangere 577004, Karnataka, JJM Medical College, Davangere, Karnataka
2. Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India; Society for Indian Academy of Medical Genetics, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Genetics, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
Chapter keywords
chromosomal disorders, lysosomal storage disorders, malformation syndromes, Mucopolysaccharidosis Type IV, joint laxity, genu valgum, odontoid hypoplasia

Abstract

This chapter discusses about the chromosomal disorders, syndromes with growth disorders, lysosomal storage disorders, malformation syndromes and monogenic disorders in genetics. Angelman syndrome features mental retardation and seizures associated with inappropriate laughter, significant speech delay and jerky ataxic puppet like movements of trunk and upper limbs. Supportive care and genetic counseling are important aspects of management. Velocardiofacial syndrome consists of cardiac abnormality, cleft palate and pear shaped broad nose, hence require appropriate management of cardiac and associated malformations. Mucopolysaccharidosis Type IV is an autosomal recessively inherited type of mucopolysaccharidosis with predominant bone involvement leading to short trunk dwarfism. Joint laxity, genu valgum, odontoid hypoplasia leading to atlantoaxial dislocation need appropriate treatment. Cardiofacial syndrome is caused by partial facial palsy or hypoplasia of depressor anguli oris muscle, and cardiac malformations should be appropriately treated in this case.

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