• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제59권sup1호
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• pp.19-24
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• 2016

Constitutional interstitial deletions of the long arm of chromosome 5 (5q) are quite rare, and the corresponding phenotype is not yet clearly delineated. Severe mental retardation has been described in most patients who present 5q deletions. Specifically, the interstitial deletion of chromosome 5q33.3q35.1, an extremely rare chromosomal aberration, is characterized by mental retardation, developmental delay, and facial dysmorphism. Although the severity of mental retardation varies across cases, it is the most common feature described in patients who present the 5q33.3q35.1 deletion. Here, we report a case of a de novo deletion of 5q33.3q35.1, 46,XY,del(5)(q33.3q35.1) in an 11-year-old boy with mental retardation; to the best of our knowledge this is the first case in Korea to be reported. He was diagnosed with severe mental retardation, developmental delay, facial dysmorphisms, dental anomalies, and epilepsy. Chromosomal microarray analysis using the comparative genomic hybridization array method revealed a 16-Mb-long deletion of 5q33. 3q35.1(156,409,412-172,584,708)x1. Understanding this deletion may help draw a rough phenotypic map of 5q and correlate the phenotypes with specific chromosomal regions. The 5q33.3q35.1 deletion is a rare condition; however, accurate diagnosis of the associated mental retardation is important to ensure proper genetic counseling and to guide patients as part of long-term management.

• Journal of Interdisciplinary Genomics
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• 제6권1호
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• pp.1-5
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• 2024

Chromosome 22 is an acrocentric chromosome containing 500-600 genes, representing 1.5%-2% of the total DNA in cells. It was the first human chromosome to be fully sequenced by the Human Genome Project. Several syndromes involving the partial deletion or duplication of chromosome 22 are well descibed, including 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, 22q11.2 duplication syndrome, 22q11.2 distal deletion syndrome, Phelan-McDermid syndrome caused by a 22q13 deletion or pathogenic variant in SHANK3, and cat-eye syndrome caused by a 22 pter-q11 duplication. This review aims to provide concise information on the clinical characteristics of these syndromes. In particular, the similarities in features among these syndromes, genetic basis, and standard detection techniques are described, providing guidance for diagnosis and genetic counselling.

• 대한임상검사과학회지
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• 제47권4호
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• pp.209-215
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• 2015

대장암은 우리나라에서 많이 발병하는 4대 암의 하나로써, 경제적인 발전을 통한 생활양식의 서구화 등으로 인해 매년 증가 추세에 있다. 따라서 대장암의 다양한 진단방법이 요구되고 있으며, 새로운 진단방법으로 가능한 Comparative Genomic Hybridization 실험을 하였다. 실험결과 Deletion은 5q (10%), 10q (17%), 17p (40%), 18p (23%), 18q (47%), 22q (23%)이며, 가장 많은 빈도로 관찰된 것은 18q, 17p, 22q로서 18q에서 47% (14/30)가, 17p에서 40% (12/30)가, 22q에서 23% (7/30)가 관찰되었다. Amplification은 염색체 6pq (10%), 7p (17%), 7q (33%), 8q (13%), 9pq (10%), 12q (17%), 13q (37%), 20p (23%), 20q (57%)부분에서 증폭이 보여졌다. 가장 많은 빈도로 관찰된 것은 20q, 13q, 7q로서 20q에서 57% (17/30)가, 13q에서 37% (11/30)가, 7q에서 33% (10/30)가 관찰되었다. 대장암의 위치에 따른 유전자 변이 양상은 우측 대장암이 평균 3.1개(증폭 1.7개, 결실 1.4개)인데 반해, 직장암은 평균 6.3개(증폭 3.7개, 결실 2.6개)로서 높았다(p<0.001). 림프절 전이에 따른 유전자 변이 양상은 전이가 없는 군에서는 평균 3.5개(증폭 2.2개, 결실 1.3개)인데 반해, 림프절 전이가 있는 군은 평균 6.3개(증폭 3.5개, 결실 2.8개)로서 높았다(p<0.003). 병기별에 따른 유전자 변이 양상은 I~II병기에서는 평균 3.5개(증폭 2.1개, 결실 1.4개)인데 반해, III~IV병기에서는 평균 6.0개(증폭 3.4개, 결실 2.6개)로서 높았다(p<0.006). 조직학적 분류에 따른 비교와 혈청 CEA 증가군에 대한 비교는 큰 차이가 없었다.

• Annals of Rehabilitation Medicine
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• 제42권6호
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• pp.884-887
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• 2018

We report a female proband carrying a de novo 5q34-q35.2 deletion breakpoint, and review the unique skeletal phenotype and possible genotype related to this mutation. The patient presented with a persistent head tilt and limited head rotation. Non-contrast-enhanced three-dimensional computed tomography of the cervical spine revealed several malformations including a bone cleft in the right pars interarticularis, a bone defect in both C5 lamina and the transverse foramen at C2-C3, agenesis of the right articular process of C5, bony fusion of C4-C5, and subluxation of the craniocervical joints. Several deformities of the cervical spine seen in this patient have not been associated with the 5q deletion. A review of 5q-related mutations suggests that abnormalities associated with MSX2 gene might cause cervical spine abnormalities.

• Journal of Genetic Medicine
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.62-66
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• 2011

14q32.33을 포함한 14번 염색체 장완 결실은 드문 질환이다. 14번 염색체의 말단 결실은 여러 임상증상을 공통적으로 보일 수 있으나 결실 절단부 (breakpoint)에 따라 표현형이 다양하게 발생할 수 있다. 저자들은 경련을 동반한 5세 여아에서 array comparative genomic hybridization (array-CGH)와 fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) 방법을 이용하여 이전 보고에 비해 가장 작은 14q32.33부위의 0.33 Mb 크기의 말단 결실과 심하지 않은 표현형을 보이는 1례를 경험 하였기에 문헌고찰과 함께 보고하는 바이다.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제57권7호
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• pp.333-336
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• 2014

Reports of constitutional ring chromosome 22, r(22) are rare. Individuals with r(22) present similar features as those with the 22q13 deletion syndrome. The instability in the ring chromosome contributes to the development of variable phenotypes. Central nervous system (CNS) atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumors (ATRTs) are rare, highly malignant tumors, primarily occurring in young children below 3 years of age. The majority of ATRT cases display genetic alterations of SMARCB1 (INI1/hSNF5 ), a tumor suppressor gene located on 22q11.2. The coexistence of a CNS ATRT in a child with a r(22) is rare. We present a case of a 4-month-old boy with 46,XY,r(22)(p13q13.3), generalized hypotonia and delayed development. High-resolution microarray analysis revealed a 3.5-Mb deletion at 22q13.31q13.33. At 11 months, the patient had an ATRT ($5.6cm{\times}5.0cm{\times}7.6cm$) in the cerebellar vermis, which was detected in the brain via magnetic resonance imaging.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제41권5호
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• pp.472-479
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• 2014

Background Speech problems are a common clinical feature of the 22q11.2 deletion syndrome. The objectives of this study were to inventory the speech history and current self-reported speech rating of adolescents and young adults, and examine the possible variables influencing the current speech ratings, including cleft palate, surgery, speech and language therapy, intelligence quotient, and age at assessment. Methods In this cross-sectional cohort study, 50 adolescents and young adults with the 22q11.2 deletion syndrome (ages, 12-26 years, 67% female) filled out questionnaires. A neuropsychologist administered an age-appropriate intelligence quotient test. The demographics, histories, and intelligence of patients with normal speech (speech rating=1) were compared to those of patients with different speech (speech rating>1). Results Of the 50 patients, a minority (26%) had a cleft palate, nearly half (46%) underwent a pharyngoplasty, and all (100%) had speech and language therapy. Poorer speech ratings were correlated with more years of speech and language therapy (Spearman's correlation=0.418, P=0.004; 95% confidence interval, 0.145-0.632). Only 34% had normal speech ratings. The groups with normal and different speech were not significantly different with respect to the demographic variables; a history of cleft palate, surgery, or speech and language therapy; and the intelligence quotient. Conclusions All adolescents and young adults with the 22q11.2 deletion syndrome had undergone speech and language therapy, and nearly half of them underwent pharyngoplasty. Only 34% attained normal speech ratings. Those with poorer speech ratings had speech and language therapy for more years.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제45권5호
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• pp.711-715
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• 2002

저자들은 1년 3개월된 남아에서 현재까지 보고된 상기 증상들 이외에 우측 신장의 수신증과 무한증이 동반된 1레를 경험하였기에 문헌 고찰과 함께 보고하는 바이다.

• Journal of Interdisciplinary Genomics
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• 제5권1호
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• pp.1-4
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• 2023

Kleefstra syndrome is caused by chromosome 9q34.3 deletion or heterozygous mutations in the Euchromatin Histone Methyl Transferase 1 (EHMT1) gene. The prevalence is estimated 1:25,000 to 1:35,000. Intellectual disability, distinctive facial features, hypotonia in childhood can be accompanied. The spectrum of Kleefstra syndrome includes behavioral/psychiatric problems, hearing and visual impairments, seizures, congenital heart defects, genitourinary defects, and obesity. Therefore, it is necessary to understand the pathophysiology and various manifestation of Kleefstra syndrome and discussing with a multidisciplinary team will help diagnose and treat Kleefstra syndrome patients.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제41권4호
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• pp.344-349
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• 2014

Background An abnormally obtuse cranial base angle, also known as platybasia, is a common finding in patients with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome (22q11DS). Platybasia increases the depth of the velopharynx and is therefore postulated to contribute to velopharyngeal dysfunction. Our objective was to determine the clinical significance of platybasia in 22q11DS by exploring the relationship between cranial base angles and speech resonance. Methods In this retrospective chart review at a tertiary hospital, 24 children (age, 4.0-13.1 years) with 22q11.2DS underwent speech assessments and lateral cephalograms, which allowed for the measurement of the cranial base angles. Results One patient (4%) had hyponasal resonance, 8 (33%) had normal resonance, 10 (42%) had hypernasal resonance on vowels only, and 5 (21%) had hypernasal resonance on both vowels and consonants. The mean cranial base angle was $136.5^{\circ}$ (standard deviation, $5.3^{\circ}$; range, $122.3-144.8^{\circ}$). The Kruskal-Wallis test showed no significant relationship between the resonance ratings and cranial base angles (P=0.242). Cranial base angles and speech ratings were not correlated (Spearman correlation=0.321, P=0.126). The group with hypernasal resonance had a significantly more obtuse mean cranial base angle ($138^{\circ}$ vs. $134^{\circ}$, P=0.049) but did not have a greater prevalence of platybasia (73% vs. 56%, P=0.412). Conclusions In this retrospective chart review of patients with 22q11DS, cranial base angles were not correlated with speech resonance. The clinical significance of platybasia remains unknown.