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    The Inside Out ofThe Inside Out ofNeurocutaneous DisordersNeurocutaneous Disorders

    Robert GreenwoodRobert Greenwood

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    Sometimes spots and knotshave a purpose that tells you

    something about theorganism that has them.

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    OxymoronsOxymorons That Will Not BeThat Will Not Be

    Used In This LectureUsed In This Lecture

    Black LightBlack Light Never generalize!!Never generalize!!

    Exact estimateExact estimate

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    Neurocutaneous DisordersNeurocutaneous Disorders

    General ConceptsGeneral Concepts1.1. The skin can be a window that allows you to see theThe skin can be a window that allows you to see the

    medical future of an infant.medical future of an infant.2.2. The cutaneous signs can be subtle.The cutaneous signs can be subtle.

    3.3. As in many other genetic diseases variable penetrance andAs in many other genetic diseases variable penetrance andexpression are the rule.expression are the rule.

    4.4. Family history and examination of other family members isFamily history and examination of other family members isa very important tool in making a diagnosis.a very important tool in making a diagnosis.

    5.5. Hair and teeth are skin appendages and are often affectedHair and teeth are skin appendages and are often affectedwhen skin is affected.when skin is affected.

    6.6. Look on the WebLook on the Webhttp://tray.dermatology.uiowa.edu/DDX/macule.htmlhttp://tray.dermatology.uiowa.edu/DDX/macule.htmlhttp://http://dermatlas.med.jhmi.edu/dermdermatlas.med.jhmi.edu/derm//http://http://dermatology.cdlib.orgdermatology.cdlib.org//http://dermis.net/doia/mainmenu.asp?zugr=d&lang=ehttp://dermis.net/doia/mainmenu.asp?zugr=d&lang=e

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    Neurocutaneous DisordersNeurocutaneous Disorders

    IncidenceIncidence

    NeurofibromatosisNeurofibromatosistype 1type 1

    Tuberous SclerosisTuberous Sclerosis

    AtaxiaAtaxia TelangiectasiaTelangiectasia XerodermaXeroderma

    PigmentosumPigmentosum

    NeurofibromatosisNeurofibromatosistype 2type 2

    1/1,0001/1,000--1/7,8001/7,800(30/100,000)(30/100,000)

    10.6/100,00010.6/100,000

    1.7/100,0001.7/100,000 1/100,0001/100,000 -- 1/250,0001/250,000

    1/200,0001/200,000

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    Neurocutaneous DisordersNeurocutaneous Disorders

    IndentifiedIndentified Chromosome DefectsChromosome Defects

    DisorderDisorder

    NF1NF1

    NF2NF2

    TSTS

    IncontinentiaIncontinentia PigmentiPigmenti HypomelanosisHypomelanosis of Itoof Ito

    AA--TT

    VonVon HippleHipple LindauLindau

    OslerOsler RenduRendu --WeberWeberDiseaseDisease

    ChromosomeChromosome

    17q11.217q11.2

    22q12.222q12.2

    16p13.3, 12q14, 9q3416p13.3, 12q14, 9q34

    Xq28Xq28 --XX--linked dominantlinked dominant ? 9q33? 9q33--qter, 15q11qter, 15q11--q13,q13,

    and Xp11and Xp11

    11q22.311q22.3

    11q13, 3p2611q13, 3p26--p25p25

    9q34.19q34.1

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    Neurocutaneous DisordersNeurocutaneous Disorders

    InheritanceInheritance

    Autosomal DominantAutosomal DominantAutosomal RecessiveAutosomal Recessive

    XX--linked Recessivelinked Recessive SporadicSporadic

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    Genetics Principles: NF1 andGenetics Principles: NF1 and

    Other Neurocutaneous DisordersOther Neurocutaneous Disorders

    PenetrancePenetrance ExpressionExpression

    Variable expressivityVariable expressivity

    PleiotropyPleiotropy

    MosaicismMosaicism

    HeterogeneityHeterogeneity-- locus and alleliclocus and allelic

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    Neurocutaneous DiseasesNeurocutaneous Diseases

    Autosomal Dominant InheritanceAutosomal Dominant Inheritance

    NeurofibromatosisNeurofibromatosis Tuberous SclerosisTuberous Sclerosis

    VonVon HippelHippel--LindauLindau DiseaseDisease LentiginosisLentiginosis--DeafnessDeafness--CardiopathyCardiopathy SyndSynd..

    HypomelanosisHypomelanosis of Itoof Ito OslerOsler--WeberWeber--RenduRendu DiseaseDisease

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    Neurocutaneous DiseasesNeurocutaneous Diseases

    Autosomal Recessive InheritanceAutosomal Recessive Inheritance

    AtaxiaAtaxia--TelangiectasiaTelangiectasia XerodermaXeroderma PigmentosumPigmentosum

    CockayneCockayness SyndromeSyndrome RothmundRothmund--Thomson SyndromeThomson Syndrome

    SjogrenSjogren--Larsson SyndromeLarsson Syndrome NeuroichthyosisNeuroichthyosis

    Werner Syndrome andWerner Syndrome and

    ProgeriaProgeria

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    Neurocutaneous DiseasesNeurocutaneous DiseasesXX--Linked InheritanceLinked Inheritance

    IncontinentiaIncontinentia PigmentiPigmenti

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    Neurocutaneous DiseasesNeurocutaneous DiseasesSporadic Congenital andSporadic Congenital andAngiomatosesAngiomatoses

    NeurocutaneousNeurocutaneous MelanosisMelanosis Linear Sebaceous NevusLinear Sebaceous Nevus

    SturgeSturge--Weber SyndromeWeber Syndrome KlippelKlippel--TrenaunayTrenaunay SyndromeSyndrome

    WyburnWyburn--Mason SyndromeMason Syndrome

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    Classification ofClassification of

    Neurocutaneous Disorders andNeurocutaneous Disorders andCancerCancer

    OncogeneOncogene or tumor suppressor geneor tumor suppressor geneabnormalities.abnormalities.

    CaretakerCaretaker -- does not control cell growth directlydoes not control cell growth directly

    but instead controls the rate of mutationbut instead controls the rate of mutation

    GatekeeperGatekeeper-- controls either the rate of cell birthcontrols either the rate of cell birth

    or the rate of cell deathor the rate of cell death

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    Familial Cancer SyndromesFamilial Cancer Syndromes--

    Disorders of the CaretakersDisorders of the Caretakers Nucleotide Excision Repair Syndromes:Nucleotide Excision Repair Syndromes: XerodermaXeroderma

    PigmentosumPigmentosum,, CockayneCockayne Syndrome, andSyndrome, andTrichothiodystrophyTrichothiodystrophy

    AtaxiaAtaxia--TelangiectasiaTelangiectasia

    Bloom SyndromeBloom Syndrome FanconiFanconiAnemiaAnemia

    HereditaryHereditary NonpolyposisNonpolyposis Colorectal Cancer (HNPCC)Colorectal Cancer (HNPCC)

    Werner SyndromeWerner Syndrome PeutzPeutz--JeghersJeghers SyndromeSyndrome

    JuvenileJuvenile PolyposisPolyposis SyndromeSyndrome

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    Nucleotide Excision RepairNucleotide Excision Repair

    (NER) Defects(NER) Defects

    XerodermaXeroderma pigmentosumpigmentosum (XP)(XP) CockayneCockayne syndrome (CS)syndrome (CS)

    Photosensitive form ofPhotosensitive form oftrichothiodystrophytrichothiodystrophy(TTD)(TTD)

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    Nucleotide Excision RepairNucleotide Excision Repair

    (NER) Defects(NER) Defects All are recessiveAll are recessive

    All have extreme sunlight sensitivity and 1000X frequencyAll have extreme sunlight sensitivity and 1000X frequencyskin cancersskin cancers

    Progressive degeneration of skin and eyesProgressive degeneration of skin and eyes

    In some accelerated neurologic degeneration and neuronalIn some accelerated neurologic degeneration and neuronaldeathdeath

    Key features CS and TTDKey features CS and TTD

    CSCS-- short stature, severe neurological abnormalities withshort stature, severe neurological abnormalities withdysmyelination, cataracts, birddysmyelination, cataracts, bird--like facelike face

    TTDTTD-- brittle hair and nails, ichthiosis, other symptoms similar tobrittle hair and nails, ichthiosis, other symptoms similar toCSCS

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    XerodermaXeroderma PigmentosaPigmentosa Skin abnormalitiesSkin abnormalities

    Erythema andErythema and bullaebullae (acute sensitivity in infancy)(acute sensitivity in infancy) FrecklesFreckles XerosisXerosis (dryness) and scaling(dryness) and scaling Areas ofAreas ofhyperpigmentationhyperpigmentation alternating withalternating with hyporpigmentationhyporpigmentation

    TelangiectasiaTelangiectasia AtrophyAtrophy Benign lesion: actinicBenign lesion: actinic keratoseskeratoses,, keratocanthomaskeratocanthomas,, angiomasangiomas,,

    fibromasfibromas

    Malignant lesions: basal cell carcinoma,Malignant lesions: basal cell carcinoma, squamoussquamous cellcell

    carcinoma, melanomacarcinoma, melanoma Ophthalmologic abnormalitiesOphthalmologic abnormalities ConjunctivitusConjunctivitus withwith

    photophobia,photophobia, lacrimationlacrimation, edema, edema Cornea:Cornea: keratitiskeratitis,, opacificationopacification, impaired vision, impaired vision Neoplasms of conjunctiva, cornea, and lidsNeoplasms of conjunctiva, cornea, and lids

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    XX--PP

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    XerodermaXeroderma PigmentosaPigmentosa

    Neurologic ManifestationsNeurologic Manifestations

    MicrocephalyMicrocephaly Low intelligenceLow intelligence

    Progressive mental deteriorationProgressive mental deterioration ProgressiveProgressive sensorineuralsensorineural deafnessdeafness

    Abnormal motor activityAbnormal motor activity HyporeflexiaHyporeflexia oror areflexiaareflexia

    Primary neuronal degenerationPrimary neuronal degeneration

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    AtaxiaAtaxia--TelangiectasiaTelangiectasia (A(A--T)T)

    1.1. Progressive gait andProgressive gait and truncaltruncal ataxia withataxia withonset from 1 to 3 years of age;onset from 1 to 3 years of age;progressively slurred speech;progressively slurred speech;

    2.2. ChoreoathetosisChoreoathetosis, seizures,, seizures,

    3.3. OculomotorOculomotor apraxia,apraxia,

    4.4. OculocutaneousOculocutaneous telangiectasiatelangiectasia, usually by 6, usually by 6years of age;years of age;

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    AtaxiaAtaxia TelangiectasiaTelangiectasia

    TelangiectaticTelangiectatic lesions oflesions ofconjuctivaeconjuctivae,,malarmalar eminences, ear lobes and uppereminences, ear lobes and upperneckneck

    Ataxia,Ataxia, choreoathetosischoreoathetosis andand nystagmusnystagmus

    Immunologic deficienciesImmunologic deficiencies

    Cancer pronenessCancer proneness-- 38%38% lymphoreticularlymphoreticular

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    AtaxiaAtaxia TelangiectasiaTelangiectasia

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    AA--TT

    IncidenceIncidence-- 1/40,000 births1/40,000 births Carrier frequency 1 %Carrier frequency 1 %

    Female carriers RR of 5 for breast cancerFemale carriers RR of 5 for breast cancer Chromosome 11q22.3Chromosome 11q22.3-- ATMATM(ataxia(ataxia--telangiectasiatelangiectasia

    mutated), is a member of a family of phosphatidylinositolmutated), is a member of a family of phosphatidylinositol--

    33--kinasekinaserelated genes involved in cell cycle control,related genes involved in cell cycle control,intracellular protein transport, and DNA damage responseintracellular protein transport, and DNA damage response

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    IncontinentiaIncontinentia PigmentiPigmenti

    XX--linked, lethal inlinked, lethal in hemizygoushemizygous malesmalesVesicular rash in newborn periodVesicular rash in newborn period

    Neonatal seizuresNeonatal seizures Polymorphic pigmented lesionsPolymorphic pigmented lesions

    develop in infancydevelop in infancy

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    IncontinentiaIncontinentia PigmentiPigmenti

    ErythematousErythematous bullousbullous lesions at birthlesions at birth Second stage crusting of lesions (Second stage crusting of lesions (verrucousverrucous))

    Third stage whorls, zebra stripes, speckles orThird stage whorls, zebra stripes, speckles or

    other patterns of pigmentationother patterns of pigmentation Microcephaly andMicrocephaly and micropolygyriamicropolygyria

    Mental retardationMental retardation Dental anomalies and ocular abnormalitiesDental anomalies and ocular abnormalities

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    IncontinentiaIncontinentia PigmentiPigmenti

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    IncontinentiaIncontinentia PigmentiPigmenti

    J Am AcadDermatol 2002;47:169-87

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    IncontinentiaIncontinentia PigmentiPigmenti

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    Dental anomaliesDental anomaliesboth primary andboth primary andsecondary dentitionsecondary dentition

    HypodontiaHypodontia (small teeth)(small teeth)

    PartialPartial anodontiaanodontia (lack of teeth)(lack of teeth)

    Delayed eruptionDelayed eruption

    Impacted dentitionImpacted dentition Malformed crowns (cone or pegMalformed crowns (cone or peg--shaped)shaped)

    IncontinentiaIncontinentia PigmentiPigmenti

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    OphthalmicOphthalmic StrabismusStrabismus CataractsCataracts

    Optic atrophyOptic atrophyAnophthalmiaAnophthalmia (absence of eye)(absence of eye)

    MicrophthalmiaMicrophthalmia

    RetinalRetinal vasculopathyvasculopathy (Fig 1)(Fig 1)

    Changes such asChanges such as retrolentalretrolental fibroplasiafibroplasia

    IncontinentiaIncontinentia PigmentiPigmenti

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    Central nervous system symptoms and findingsCentral nervous system symptoms and findings SeizuresSeizures Mental retardationMental retardation AtaxiaAtaxia

    Spastic abnormalitiesSpastic abnormalities Microcephaly Cerebral atrophyMicrocephaly Cerebral atrophy HypoplasiaHypoplasia of corpus callosumof corpus callosum

    HydrocephalusHydrocephalus PorencephalicPorencephalic cystscysts Hemorrhagic necrosisHemorrhagic necrosis Neuronal heterotopiasNeuronal heterotopias

    IncontinentiaIncontinentia PigmentiPigmenti

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    IncontinentiaIncontinentia PigmentiPigmenti

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    HypomelanosisHypomelanosis of Itoof Ito

    HypopigmentationHypopigmentation in whorlsin whorls SeizuresSeizures

    Mental retardationMental retardation Ophthalmologic anomaliesOphthalmologic anomalies

    HeterotopiasHeterotopias

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    HypomelanosisHypomelanosis of Itoof Ito Small 0.5Small 0.5--11--cmcm hypopigmentedhypopigmented or whiteor white maculesmacules coalesce to formcoalesce to form

    reticulated patches along the lines ofreticulated patches along the lines ofBlaschkoBlaschko.. TheThe maculesmacules cover more than 2 dermatomes and are often on both sidescover more than 2 dermatomes and are often on both sidesof the body.of the body.

    The patches are not symmetric.The patches are not symmetric. A Wood lamp enhances the pattern, especially in white patients.A Wood lamp enhances the pattern, especially in white patients.

    DysmorphismDysmorphism:: Cleft palateCleft palate HemihypertrophyHemihypertrophy Limb, hand, and/or foot abnormalitiesLimb, hand, and/or foot abnormalities Nail abnormalitiesNail abnormalities

    HypotoniaHypotonia Teeth abnormalitiesTeeth abnormalities Hair anomaliesHair anomalies Face and/or skull anomaliesFace and/or skull anomalies

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    HypomelanosisHypomelanosis of Itoof Ito

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    Familial Cancer DisordersFamilial Cancer Disorders--

    Disorders of GatekeepersDisorders of Gatekeepers

    VonVon HippleHipple--LindauLindau SyndromeSyndrome Neurofibromatosis type 1Neurofibromatosis type 1

    NeurofibormatosisNeurofibormatosis type 2type 2 Tuberous sclerosisTuberous sclerosis

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    NEUROFIBROMATOSIS TYPE 1NEUROFIBROMATOSIS TYPE 1

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    NF1 Molecular BiologyNF1 Molecular Biology

    NF1 gene localized on chromosome 17q11.2NF1 gene localized on chromosome 17q11.2 ~300 kb, contains 53 exons~300 kb, contains 53 exons

    intron 72b contains 3 previously identified genesintron 72b contains 3 previously identified genes

    intron 37 contains the adenylate kinase 3 pseudogeneintron 37 contains the adenylate kinase 3 pseudogene

    Protein product isProtein product is neurofibrominneurofibromin

    2818 amino acids2818 amino acids ? GTPase activator that regulates a tumor suppressor? GTPase activator that regulates a tumor suppressor

    genegene

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    NF1 GeneticsNF1 Genetics

    Autosomal dominantAutosomal dominant Complete penetranceComplete penetrance

    Half of the NF1 cases are new mutationsHalf of the NF1 cases are new mutations

    More than 200 different gene mutationsMore than 200 different gene mutations

    Most gene abnormality have been uniqueMost gene abnormality have been unique

    Extremely variable expressionExtremely variable expression

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    Neurofibromatosis Type 1Neurofibromatosis Type 1

    NF1, von Recklinghausen DiseaseNF1, von Recklinghausen Disease PrevalencePrevalence-- 1/30001/3000

    No racial or ethnic predilectionNo racial or ethnic predilection 1/7800 in the USSR1/7800 in the USSR

    1.04/1000 in Israel military recruits1.04/1000 in Israel military recruits

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    Criteria for the diagnosis of NF1Criteria for the diagnosis of NF1

    requires two or more of therequires two or more of the

    following:following:

    Six or more cafe'Six or more cafe'--auau--lait macules (over 5 mm inlait macules (over 5 mm in

    prepubertal individuals and over 15 mm inprepubertal individuals and over 15 mm inpostpubertal individuals)postpubertal individuals)

    Two or more neurofibromas of any type or oneTwo or more neurofibromas of any type or one

    plexiform neurofibroma.plexiform neurofibroma. Freckling in the axillary or inguinal regionFreckling in the axillary or inguinal region Optic gliomaOptic glioma Two or more Lisch nodules (iris hamartomas)Two or more Lisch nodules (iris hamartomas)

    A distinctive osseous lesion such as sphenoidA distinctive osseous lesion such as sphenoiddysplasia or thinning of long bone cortex with ordysplasia or thinning of long bone cortex with orwithout pseudarthrosiswithout pseudarthrosis

    A firstA first--degree relative with NFdegree relative with NF--1 by the above1 by the above

    criteriacriteria

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    NF1NF1

    cafcaf--auau--laitlait spotsspots

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    Pigmentation oveplexiform neurofib

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    Neurofibromatosis Type 1Neurofibromatosis Type 1

    Axillary Freckling

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    Plexiform Neurofibroma ofPlexiform Neurofibroma of

    the Facial Nervethe Facial Nerve

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    NF1NF1

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    ClinicalFeature

    Incidence CONGENITAL(0-2 yrs)

    PRESCHOOL(2-4 yrs)

    LATECHILDHOOD &

    ADOLESCENCE(6-16 yrs)

    ADULTHOOD(16+yrs)

    Caf au laitspots

    -------------------->

    PlexiformDiffuseneurofibroma

    -

    25%-------------------->

    Superficial ornodul ar

    --------------------> ------------------>

    Tibialdysplasia-

    3 % --------------------> ------------------>

    Skinfold

    freckling

    -----------------> --------------->

    Optic glioma 15 20 % --------->------------------>Learningdisabilities

    30 65 % ------------------> --------------->

    NF1NF1

    Time Line ForTime Line ForComplicationsComplications

    Ti Li F

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    CONGENITAL(0-2 yrs)

    PRESCHOOL(2-4 yrs)

    LATECHILDHOOD &ADOLESCENCE

    (6-16 yrs)

    ADULTHOOD(16+yrs)

    Hypertension ----------------> --------------------> ------------------>

    Headaches 10 20 % ----------------> --------------------> ------------------>Dermalneurofibroma

    --------------------> ------------------>

    Scoliosis 12 20 % --------------------> Malignant

    peripheralnerve sheathtumors

    1 4 % ---------------------> ----------------->

    Time Line ForTime Line For

    ComplicationsComplications

    Macrocephaly and Somatic Growth in NF1Macrocephaly and Somatic Growth in NF1

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    Macrocephaly and Somatic Growth in NF1Macrocephaly and Somatic Growth in NF1

    AbsoluteAbsolute macrocephalymacrocephaly(head(headcircumferencecircumference >> 98 %98 %ileile) reported in 43) reported in 43--45% of patients with NF45% of patients with NF--11 Recent NF multicenter studyRecent NF multicenter study--

    24% have macrocephaly (OFC >/=2 standard deviations24% have macrocephaly (OFC >/=2 standard deviationsabove the population mean).above the population mean).

    13% of patients have short stature (>/=213% of patients have short stature (>/=2standard deviations below the population mean)standard deviations below the population mean)

    Szudek,JSzudek,J. et. al Growth in North American white children with neurofibro. et. al Growth in North American white children with neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1)matosis 1 (NF1)J. Med. Genetics 37:933, 2000J. Med. Genetics 37:933, 2000

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    Optic gliomaNormal

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    NF1NF1

    Other MRI AbnormalitiesOther MRI Abnormalities Areas of increased T2 signal intensityAreas of increased T2 signal intensity

    4343 -- 79 % of NF1 in pediatric age group79 % of NF1 in pediatric age group MostMost-- multiple, no mass effect.multiple, no mass effect.

    PathPath-- atypical glial infiltrate,atypical glial infiltrate,

    microcalcificaiton, and areas ofmicrocalcificaiton, and areas ofdysmyelination and spongy changes indysmyelination and spongy changes inWM around lesion.WM around lesion.

    Areas of increased T1 signal intensityAreas of increased T1 signal intensity Ventricular enlargementVentricular enlargement

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    Learning is often affected in NF1 children.Learning is often affected in NF1 children.Visuospatial function is most clearlyVisuospatial function is most clearlyaffected.affected.

    The brains of NF1 children are larger andThe brains of NF1 children are larger andthe pattern of growth of NF1 childrenthe pattern of growth of NF1 childrenmay be different.may be different. The increased brain size in NF1 children isThe increased brain size in NF1 children is

    due to increased gray and white matter.due to increased gray and white matter. Visual spatial function is one of the mostVisual spatial function is one of the most

    consistent deficits and has correlated withconsistent deficits and has correlated withright hemisphere gray matter volume.right hemisphere gray matter volume.

    ConclusionsConclusions

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    The brains of NF1 children also haveThe brains of NF1 children also have

    lowerlower NAA/creatine, and NAA/ChoNAA/creatine, and NAA/Cho

    ratios in the thalamusratios in the thalamus.. T2 hyperintensities may be a marker forT2 hyperintensities may be a marker for

    a more diffuse processa more diffuse process.. They may be positively correlatedThey may be positively correlated

    with cognitive deficitswith cognitive deficits..

    Conclusions Contd.Conclusions Contd.

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    ADC in NF1 children is significantly different fromADC in NF1 children is significantly different fromother children but fractionalother children but fractional aniosotropyaniosotropy is onlyis onlydifferent in the hippocampus.different in the hippocampus.

    The areas of the brain with greatest ADC differencesThe areas of the brain with greatest ADC differencesare those where we find significantly greater brainare those where we find significantly greater brain

    volume, the parietalvolume, the parietal--occipital and frontal cortex.occipital and frontal cortex.These same areas are thought to be important forThese same areas are thought to be important forattention and visual spatial function.attention and visual spatial function.

    Conclusions Contd.Conclusions Contd.

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    Neurofibromatosis Type 2Neurofibromatosis Type 2

    Bilateral acousticBilateral acoustic neuromasneuromas-- diagnosticdiagnostic Other tumorsOther tumors-- meningiomameningioma,, ependymomasependymomas,,

    spinal cordspinal cord astrocytomasastrocytomas, dorsal nerve, dorsal nerve

    schwannomasschwannomas

    SkinSkin hyperpigmentationhyperpigmentation is variableis variable

    PosteriorPosterior subcapsularsubcapsular cataracts andcataracts and LischLischnodulesnodules

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    Tuberous SclerosisTuberous Sclerosis

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    Tuberous SclerosisTuberous Sclerosis

    IncidenceIncidence-- 1 in 60001 in 6000 -- 90009000 Dominant inheritance but a high frequencyDominant inheritance but a high frequency

    of spontaneous mutationof spontaneous mutation

    56% to 86% spontaneous mutation56% to 86% spontaneous mutation

    Variable expression within familiesVariable expression within families

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    Tuberous SclerosisTuberous Sclerosis

    Gene LocationGene Location ProteinProteinTSC1TSC1 chromosome 9 qchromosome 9 q hamartinhamartin

    TSC2TSC2

    chromosome 16 pchromosome 16 p

    tuberintuberin

    T b S l iT b S l i

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    Tuberous SclerosisTuberous Sclerosis

    Revised Diagnostic CriteriaRevised Diagnostic Criteria Definite TSCDefinite TSC

    Two major feature orTwo major feature or

    One major plus 2 minorOne major plus 2 minor

    Probable TSCProbable TSC One major and one minorOne major and one minor

    Possible TSCPossible TSC One majorOne major 2 or more minor2 or more minor

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    Tuberous SclerosisTuberous Sclerosis Primary FeaturesPrimary Features

    Facial angiofibromasFacial angiofibromas MultipleMultiple ungualungual fibromasfibromas Cortical tubersCortical tubers

    SubependymalSubependymal nodules or giant cellnodules or giant cell astrocytomaastrocytoma RetinalRetinal hamartomashamartomas 3 or more3 or more hypomelanotichypomelanotic maculesmacules

    ShagreenShagreen patchpatch Renal angiomyolipomaRenal angiomyolipoma CardiacCardiac rhabdomyomarhabdomyoma PulmonaryPulmonary lymphangiomatosislymphangiomatosis

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    Tuberous SclerosisTuberous Sclerosis Secondary featuresSecondary features

    Affected first degree relativeAffected first degree relative

    Dental enamel pitsDental enamel pits

    Bone cystsBone cysts

    Forehead plaqueForehead plaque

    Renal cystsRenal cysts-- renalrenal angiomyuolipomaangiomyuolipoma

    Renal cystsRenal cysts-- histologichistologic HamartomatousHamartomatous rectal polypsrectal polyps

    GingivalGingival fibromasfibromas

    T b S l iT b S l i

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    Tuberous SclerosisTuberous Sclerosis

    Cutaneous ManifestationsCutaneous Manifestations HypomelanoticHypomelanotic maculesmacules-- 90 %90 %

    ShagreenShagreen patchpatch-- 2020 -- 30 %30 %

    UngualUngual fibromafibroma-- 15 to 20 %15 to 20 %

    FacialFacial angiomaangioma (adenoma(adenoma sebaceumsebaceum))-- 75 %75 % Forehead plaqueForehead plaque

    ConfettiConfettihypopigmentedhypopigmented skin lesionsskin lesions GingivalGingival fibromasfibromas

    PoliosisPoliosis

    T b S l iT b S l i

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    Tuberous SclerosisTuberous Sclerosis

    HypopigmentedHypopigmented MaculeMacule

    Tuberous SclerosisTuberous Sclerosis

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    Tuberous SclerosisTuberous Sclerosis

    HypopigmentedHypopigmented MaculeMacule-- WoodWoodssLampLamp

    T b S l iT b S l i

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    Tuberous SclerosisTuberous Sclerosis

    Early AdenomaEarly Adenoma SebaceumSebaceum

    T b S l iT be o s Scle osis

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    Tuberous SclerosisTuberous Sclerosis

    Late AdenomaLate Adenoma SebaceumSebaceum

    T b S l iTuberous Sclerosis

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    Tuberous SclerosisTuberous Sclerosis

    UngualUngual FibromaFibroma

    T b S l iTuberous Sclerosis

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    Tuberous SclerosisTuberous Sclerosis

    ShagreenShagreen PatchPatch

    T be o s Scle osisTuberous Sclerosis

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    Tuberous SclerosisTuberous Sclerosis

    ShagreenShagreen PatchPatch

    Tuberous SclerosisTuberous Sclerosis

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    Tuberous SclerosisTuberous Sclerosis

    Other ManifestationsOther Manifestations CardovascularCardovascular

    cardiaccardiac rhabdomyomatarhabdomyomata-- 30 to 50 %30 to 50 % cardiac arrhythmiacardiac arrhythmia

    cardiaccardiac thromboembolismthromboembolism

    RenalRenal renal angiomyolipomasrenal angiomyolipomas

    renal cystsrenal cysts

    PulmonaryPulmonary 1%, females > males1%, females > males pulmonarypulmonary lymphangiomyomatosislymphangiomyomatosis

    symptoms includesymptoms include pneumothoraxpneumothorax,, dyspneadyspnea, cough,, cough, hemoptysishemoptysis,,

    and pulmonary failureand pulmonary failure..

    Tuberous SclerosisTuberous Sclerosis

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    Tuberous SclerosisTuberous Sclerosis

    Neurologic ManifestationsNeurologic Manifestations

    SeizuresSeizures

    --

    often infantile spasmsoften infantile spasms

    Mental retardation and autisticMental retardation and autistic--likelikebehaviorbehavior-- 60%60%

    Focal neurologic deficitsFocal neurologic deficits

    Brain tumorsBrain tumors

    66--14% of TSC patients14% of TSC patients

    giant cell astrocytomagiant cell astrocytoma

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    Tuberous Sclerosis GeneTuberous Sclerosis Gene

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    Tuberous Sclerosis GeneTuberous Sclerosis Gene

    FunctionFunction

    Tumor suppressor genesTumor suppressor genes

    HamartomasHamartomas of tuberous sclerosis patientsof tuberous sclerosis patientsshow loss of heterozygosityshow loss of heterozygosity

    Sequence homologies at the protein levelSequence homologies at the protein levelreveal a region of similarity betweenreveal a region of similarity between tuberintuberin

    and theand the GTPaseGTPase activating protein GAP3activating protein GAP3

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    TS and Adjacent GenesTS and Adjacent Genes

    A contiguous deletion that affects bothA contiguous deletion that affects bothTSC2 and PKD1 genes results in early onsetTSC2 and PKD1 genes results in early onsetpolycystic kidney diseasepolycystic kidney disease

    Some patients with contiguous deletions areSome patients with contiguous deletions aremilder because of somaticmilder because of somatic mosaicismmosaicism

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    SturgeSturge WeberWeber

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    SturgeSturge--Weber SyndromeWeber Syndrome

    Unilateral or bilateral facialUnilateral or bilateral facial

    angiomaangioma

    in thein the

    distribution of the first branch of thedistribution of the first branch of thetrigeminal nervetrigeminal nerve

    Ipsilateral intracranial vascularIpsilateral intracranial vascular anomalieanomalie ofofthe capillaries andthe capillaries and venulesvenules of theof the

    leptomeningesleptomeninges GlaucomaGlaucoma

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    SturgeSturge--Weber Syndrome MRIWeber Syndrome MRI

    SturgeSturge Weber NeurologicalWeber Neurological

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    SturgeSturge Weber NeurologicalWeber Neurological

    ComplicationsComplications

    HemiparesisHemiparesis

    SeizuresSeizures

    Developmental DelayDevelopmental Delay

    HeadachesHeadaches

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    WyburnWyburn Mason SyndromeMason SyndromeAn uncommon disorder characterized by aAn uncommon disorder characterized by a

    vascular malformation of the midbrainvascular malformation of the midbrainassociated with a unilateral retinal AVM,associated with a unilateral retinal AVM,

    facial nevi, and mental changesfacial nevi, and mental changes

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    WyburnWyburn Mason SyndromeMason SyndromeArteriovenousArteriovenous malformations of the retinamalformations of the retina

    and central nervous systemand central nervous system

    RareRare

    No sex predilectionNo sex predilection

    Variable neurological abnormalitiesVariable neurological abnormalities

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    WyburnWyburn--Mason SyndromeMason Syndrome

    Retina showing dilated vasculaturein a child with reduced vision,seizures and facial vascular

    lesions.

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    vonvon HippelHippel LindauLindau DiseaseDisease Diagnostic CriteriaDiagnostic Criteria

    One or moreOne or more hemangioblastomashemangioblastomas either at theeither at thesame or different sitessame or different sites

    Other visceral lesionsOther visceral lesions Familial tumorsFamilial tumors

    UrinaryUrinary metanephrinemetanephrine level, and VMA arelevel, and VMA areelevated.elevated.

    KlippelKlippel--TrenuanwayTrenuanway--WeberWeber

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    KlippelKlippel-TrenuanwayTrenuanway-WeberWeber

    SyndromeSyndrome

    An uncommon neurocutaneous disorderAn uncommon neurocutaneous disordercharacterized by extensive skincharacterized by extensive skinhemangiomashemangiomas appearing in aappearing in a dermatomaldermatomal

    pattern, and associated withpattern, and associated with hemangiomashemangiomasof the spinal cord.of the spinal cord.

    The lesions are unilateral and are oftenThe lesions are unilateral and are often

    associated with osseous or muscularassociated with osseous or muscularhypertrophy of the involved area. This mayhypertrophy of the involved area. This maybe a spinal variant ofbe a spinal variant ofSturgeSturge--Weber. PatternWeber. Patternof inheritance unknown.of inheritance unknown.

    KlippelKl ppel--TreTrenaunaynaunaydd

    J Am AcadDermatol 2004;51:39

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    syndromesyndrome

    OslerOsler--WeberWeber --RenduRendu SyndromeSyndrome

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    OslerOsler WeberWeber RenduRendu SyndromeSyndrome

    An uncommon disorder characterized byAn uncommon disorder characterized by angiomasangiomas

    of the skin, mucous membranes, and nervousof the skin, mucous membranes, and nervoussystem.system.

    Autosomal dominant disorderAutosomal dominant disorder

    Development of multiple small red or purpleDevelopment of multiple small red or purpleangiomasangiomas. These enlarge and may be the source of. These enlarge and may be the source ofrecurrentrecurrent epistaxisepistaxis or GI or GU hemorrhages.or GI or GU hemorrhages.

    ScatteredScattered angiomasangiomas may develop in the brain ormay develop in the brain orspinal cord, producing hemorrhage or localizedspinal cord, producing hemorrhage or localizedcerebral spinal dysfunction.cerebral spinal dysfunction.

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    LinearLinear SebaciousSebacious NevusNevus

    Linear NevusLinear Nevus SebaceusSebaceus

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    Linear NevusLinear Nevus SebaceusSebaceus

    SyndromeSyndrome Linear patches of yellow papulesLinear patches of yellow papules

    Mental retardationMental retardation

    SeizuresSeizures

    HemiparesisHemiparesis

    Ocular abnormalitiesOcular abnormalities-- microphthalmiamicrophthalmia,,anophthalmiaanophthalmia,, choristomaschoristomas, and, and colobomatacolobomataof lids, iris, choroids and optic nerve.of lids, iris, choroids and optic nerve.

    Linear NevusLinear Nevus SebaceusSebaceus

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    Linear NevusLinear Nevus SebaceusSebaceus

    SyndromeSyndrome Brain AbnormalitiesBrain Abnormalities

    HemiatrophyHemiatrophy

    LipomasLipomas

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    Congenital NevusCongenital Nevus Congenital nevi areCongenital nevi are melanocyticmelanocytic nevi present atnevi present at

    birth.birth. They are probably best recognized as the large bathingThey are probably best recognized as the large bathing

    suit nevi that may cover large portions of the body.suit nevi that may cover large portions of the body.

    Giant congenital neviGiant congenital nevi InfantInfant-- usually larger than 6 cm on the trunk, 9 cm onusually larger than 6 cm on the trunk, 9 cm onthe scalp.the scalp.

    AdultAdult-- greater than 20 cm in its largest diameter in angreater than 20 cm in its largest diameter in an

    adult.adult. The management of these larger lesions isThe management of these larger lesions is

    controversial.controversial.

    ur u uencephalocraniocutaneousencephalocraniocutaneous J Am AcadDermatol 2002;47:S196-

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    lipomatosislipomatosis

    NeurocutaneousNeurocutaneous melanosismelanosis andand

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    NeurocutaneousNeurocutaneous melanosismelanosis andand

    encephalocraniocutaneousencephalocraniocutaneous lipomatosislipomatosis

    FunduscopicView- Right eyefundoscopicview demonstratingmultiple large chorioretinal

    lacunae.

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    NEUROCUTANEOUS MELANOSISNEUROCUTANEOUS MELANOSIS

    SignsSigns

    HydrocephalusHydrocephalusMacrocephalyMacrocephalyIncreasing head circumferenceIncreasing head circumferenceBulgingBulging fontanellefontanelleSeizuresSeizures

    Developmental delayDevelopmental delay SymptomsSymptoms

    HeadacheHeadacheVomitingVomiting

    Failure to thriveFailure to thriveWeaknessWeaknessGait abnormalitiesGait abnormalitiesBladder or bowel dysfunctionBladder or bowel dysfunction

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    NeurocutaneousNeurocutaneous MelanosisMelanosis DiagnosisDiagnosis

    presence of neurologic symptomspresence of neurologic symptoms

    increased number ofincreased number ofmelanocytesmelanocytes within the centralwithin the centralnervous system associated with large cutaneous nevinervous system associated with large cutaneous nevior multiple smaller nevi.or multiple smaller nevi.

    CNSCNS melanocytesmelanocytes are usually found in theare usually found in the

    anterior temporal lobes, cerebellum, thalami,anterior temporal lobes, cerebellum, thalami,and base of the frontal lobeand base of the frontal lobe

    LargeLarge CongenitalCongenital MelanocyticMelanocytic NevusNevus

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    LargeLarge CongenitalCongenital MelanocyticMelanocytic NevusNevus

    Malignancy RiskMalignancy Risk

    Lifetime risk for melanoma estimated between 4.5Lifetime risk for melanoma estimated between 4.5--10%10%

    5 year cumulative risk of 2.3% and relative risk of 1015 year cumulative risk of 2.3% and relative risk of 101 If melanoma develops, >50% develop 50% develop

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    ASSOCIATED FINDINGS WITH GIANTASSOCIATED FINDINGS WITH GIANT

    CONGENITAL MELANOCYTIC NEVICONGENITAL MELANOCYTIC NEVI

    LOCAL CHANGESLOCAL CHANGES

    MALIGNANCIESMALIGNANCIES

    MALFORMATIONSMALFORMATIONS

    Loss of subcutaneous fatLoss of subcutaneous fat

    LimbLimb hypoplasiahypoplasia RhabdomyosarcomaRhabdomyosarcoma

    LiposarcomaLiposarcomaNeuroblastomaNeuroblastomaPrimitivePrimitive neuroectodermalneuroectodermaltumorstumorsMixed malignantMixed malignant neoplasmsneoplasms

    VascularVascularSupernumerary digitsSupernumerary digitsEar deformitiesEar deformitiesPreauricularPreauricular appendagesappendagesCryptorchidismCryptorchidismClub feetClub feet

    Treatment of Giant CongenitalTreatment of Giant Congenital MelanocyticMelanocytic

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    Treatment of Giant CongenitalTreatment of Giant Congenital MelanocyticMelanocytic

    NeviNevi

    DermabasionDermabasion

    12 patients treated between the first and fourteenth12 patients treated between the first and fourteenthweek of life.week of life. 1010-- appreciable and stable reduction of theappreciable and stable reduction of the hyperpigmentationhyperpigmentation..

    66-- reconstruction using grafts and flaps was required.reconstruction using grafts and flaps was required.

    11-- developed minimal deviation melanomadeveloped minimal deviation melanoma

    CurettageCurettage

    16 patients treated during first 2 weeks of life16 patients treated during first 2 weeks of life All had good cosmetic outcomeAll had good cosmetic outcome

    No melanomaNo melanoma

    Scand J PlastReconstrSurgHand Surg2000 Dec;34(4):321-

    Arch Dermatol 2002 Jul;138(7):943-7

    WaardenburgWaardenburg SyndromeSyndrome

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    WaardenburgWaardenburg SyndromeSyndrome

    Type 1 & 2Type 1 & 2 Major criteriaMajor criteria

    CongenitalCongenital sensorineuralsensorineural hearing losshearing loss PigmentaryPigmentary disturbances of irisdisturbances of iris

    CompleteComplete heterochromiaheterochromia iridumiridum, two eyes of different color, two eyes of different color

    Partial or segmentalPartial or segmental heterochromiaheterochromia; segments of blue or brown; segments of blue or brownpigmentation in one or both eyespigmentation in one or both eyes

    HypoplasticHypoplastic blue eyes, characteristic brilliant blue in both eyesblue eyes, characteristic brilliant blue in both eyes

    HairHair hypopigmentationhypopigmentation, white forelock, white forelock

    DystopiaDystopia canthorumcanthorum, W > 1.95 averaged over affected family, W > 1.95 averaged over affected familymembers (this was modified from the original proposal of W >members (this was modified from the original proposal of W >2.07 in the light of experience)2.07 in the light of experience)

    Affected first degree relativeAffected first degree relative

    WaardenburgWaardenburg Syndrome Type 1Syndrome Type 1

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    Minor criteriaMinor criteria

    CongenitalCongenital leukodermaleukoderma, several areas of, several areas ofhypopigmentedhypopigmented skinskin

    SynophyrysSynophyrys or medial eyebrow flareor medial eyebrow flare Broad and high nasal rootBroad and high nasal root

    HypoplasiaHypoplasia ofofalaealae nasinasi PrematurePremature greyinggreying of hair, scalp hairof hair, scalp hair

    predominantly white before age 30predominantly white before age 30

    WaardenburgWaardenburg Syndrome Type 1Syndrome Type 1

    & 2& 2

    Pl R b

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    Please RememberPlease Remember

    No matter how hard you try, you can'tNo matter how hard you try, you can'tbaptize cats.baptize cats.

    Never lick a steak knife.Never lick a steak knife.

    KlippelKlippel--TreTrenaunaynaunay SyndromeSyndrome

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    Lymphatic InvolvementLymphatic Involvement Definite:Definite:

    LymphangiomaLymphangioma circumscriptumcircumscriptum MacrocysticMacrocystic disease seen on MRIdisease seen on MRI Malformation ofMalformation oflymphaticslymphatics onon lymphoscintigraphylymphoscintigraphy

    Probable:Probable: PseudoverrucousPseudoverrucous lymphedemalymphedema changes orchanges or lymphedemalymphedema

    RecurrentRecurrent cellulitiscellulitis VascularVascular ectasiasectasias (blebs)(blebs) VerrucousVerrucous changes over stainchanges over stain

    Possible:Possible:

    One episode ofOne episode ofcellulitiscellulitis NonNon--pitting edemapitting edema No LM:No LM: Lacking any of the features aboveLacking any of the features above

    J Am AcadDermatol 2004;51:391-8.

    F b ' Di

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    Fabry'sFabry's

    DiseaseDisease

    Caused by a deficit in alphaCaused by a deficit in alpha--galactosidasegalactosidase

    leading to an accumulation ofleading to an accumulation ofceramideceramidetrihexosidetrihexoside in the endothelium and media ofin the endothelium and media ofblood vessels. Although the skin lesions areblood vessels. Although the skin lesions are

    diagnostic, the vascular involvement tendsdiagnostic, the vascular involvement tendsto be more diffuse.to be more diffuse.

    An XAn X--linked recessive disorder found mostlylinked recessive disorder found mostly

    in males. Females tend to bein males. Females tend to be aysmptomaticaysmptomaticheterozygotesheterozygotes who can be diagnosed bywho can be diagnosed byassaying alphaassaying alpha--galactosidasegalactosidase activityactivity

    F b ' Di

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    Fabry'sFabry's

    DiseaseDisease

    Neurologic involvement consists of aNeurologic involvement consists of a

    painfulpainful polyneuropathypolyneuropathy caused bycaused by

    ceramideceramide trihexosidetrihexoside deposition bothdeposition both

    perineurallyperineurally andand intraneurallyintraneurally..CerebralCerebral thromboembolicthromboembolic lesions maylesions may

    be seen early in teens.be seen early in teens.

    Fab 's Disease

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    Fabry'sFabry's

    DiseaseDisease

    AngiokeratomaAngiokeratoma corporiscorporis diffusumdiffusum aa

    genetic disorder of the nervousgenetic disorder of the nervous

    system, and skin.system, and skin.

    Multiple small, flat, or slightly raisedMultiple small, flat, or slightly raisedtelangiectasestelangiectases on the abdomen andon the abdomen and

    lower extremities ,lower extremities ,