A novel pathogenic variation of DOCK6 gene: the genotype-phenotype correlation in Adams-Oliver syndrome.

BACKGROUND: Adams-Oliver syndrome (AOS) (#614,219) is a multiple malformation disorder characterized by the presence of aplasia cutis congenita (ACC) and transverse terminal limb defects (TTLD). METHODS AND RESULTS: We describe a confirmed case of AOS with a novel pathogenic variation in Dedicator Of Cytokinesis 6 (DOCK6) gene, with neurological abnormalities, characterized by the presence of a multiple malformation entity with extensive cardiological and neurological abnormalities. CONCLUSIONS: In AOS, genotype-phenotype correlations have been described. DOCK6 mutations appear to be related with congenital cardiac and central nervous system malformations associated with intellectual disability, as illustrated in the present case.