Autoszomális domináns
Caused by gain-of-function changes in one copy of ABCC9 or KCNJ8, which together form a potassium channel (KATP channel) in muscle and blood vessel cells. Each child of an affected person has a 50% chance of inheriting the change.
Tünetek és jelek
Excess hair growth from birth, coarse facial features and a large head are typical. Heart features include an enlarged heart, a patent ductus arteriosus that often needs closing, and fluid around the heart; blood vessels can be wide and twisted. Developmental delay is common, though intellect is typically normal. Lymphoedema, skeletal differences and frequent infections can also occur.
Mit változtat a diagnózis
Regular heart and blood vessel checks, with closure of a patent ductus arteriosus when needed and attention to fluid around the heart. Genetic counselling and parental testing help clarify recurrence risk.
Más néven
Cantu syndrome; Craniofaciocardioskeletal syndrome; hypertrichotic osteochondrodysplasia; hypertrichotic osteochondrodysplasia (Cantu syndrome)
