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Aase-Smith syndrome
Disease definition
A very rare genetic disorder characterised by the following congenital malformations: hydrocephalus (due to Dandy-Walker anomaly), cleft palate, and severe joint contractures.
ORPHA:916
Classification level: DisorderSummary
Epidemiology
Less than 20 cases have been reported in the literature.
Clinical description
The fingers are thin with absent knuckles and reduced creases over the joints, and patients show an inability to make a full fist. Additional findings may include deformed ears, ptosis, an inability to open the mouth fully, heart defects, and clubfoot.
Etiology
The aetiology remains unknown. There are currently no human genes associated with this disease.
Diagnostic methods
The features of the hand are especially important for the diagnosis.
Differential diagnosis
Clinical overlap between Aase-Smith syndrome I and Gordon syndrome (see this term) has been suggested, due to the presence of distal arthrogryposis and cleft palate in both syndromes.
Genetic counseling
Autosomal dominant inheritance is suggested.
Management and treatment
In the absence of a specific treatment, supportive care and surgical correction should be offered.
A summary on this disease is available in Deutsch (2007) Español (2007) Français (2007) Italiano (2007) Nederlands (2007)
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