Deleción intersticial del brazo largo del cromosoma 4(4q12q21.1): comunicación de un nuevo caso / Intersticial deletion of the long arm of chromosome 4(4q12-q21.1): report oa a new case

Se comunica un nuevo caso de deleción proximal del brazo largo del cromosoma 4 de novo, en un niño de 3 años de edad con rasgos fenotípicos compatibles con un síndrome de Waardemburg tipo II. Presentaba mechón de pelo blanco frontal, hipoacusia neurosensorial bilateral, desplazamiento lateral de cantos internos, heterocromía de iris, fisura velopalatina, lesiones hipocrómicas en tronco, hipotonía axial, extremidades cortas, deformidades de cuerpos vertebrales, retraso mental y ponderoestatural, reflujo gastroesofágico, síndrome de malabsorción, panhipopituitarismo, comunicación interauricular tipo ostium secundum, hipermetropía (11 dioptrías) y dificultad para la deglución. El cariotipo de alta resolución realizado en células de sangre periférica y piel hipo/hiperpigmentada puso de manifiesto una deleción intersticial en el brazo largo del cromosoma 4 (4q12-q21.1). El estudio mutacional del gen MITF (Waardenburg II) fue normal. Se revisan los casos similares descritos anteriormente en la bibliografía y se resalta que la asociación retraso mental y ponderoestatural en niños con rasgos fenotípicos que recuerdan al síndrome de Waardenburg o al piebaldismo aislado deben alertar sobre posibles deleciones en la estructura del brazo largo del cromosoma 4(AU)

We report a new case of a de novo interstitial deletion of the long arm of chromosome 4, in a three-year-old boy, with phenotypic features compatible with Waardenburg syndrome type II. Clinical examination disclosed the following abnormalities: white forelock, sensorineural hearing loss, hypertelorism, irisheterochromia, cleft palate, hypotonia, depigmented areas in trunk, short limbs and deformities in vertebral bodies, mental retardation and developmental delay. Further studies showed gastroesophageal reflux, malabsorption syndrome, panhypopituitarism, atrial septal defect, hypermetropia (11 diopters) and swallowing difficulties. Chromosome analysis of peripheral blood cells and hypopigmented and hyperpigmented skin cells showed an interstitial deletion of the long arm of chromosome 4 (4q12-q21.1). The results of the mutational study of the MITF gene (Waardenburg II) were normal. Genetic studies of the parentsal so produced normal results. We have reviewed similar cases previously published in the literature, and we stress the fact that the association of growth failure and mental retardation in children with a phenotype resembling piebald trait or Waardenburg syndrome should alert us to the possibility of deletions in the structure of the long arm of chromosome 4(AU)

[Central sleep apnea syndrome as the first sign of type I Chiari malformation]. / Síndrome de apnea central del sueño como primera manifestación de malformación de Chiari tipo I.

INTRODUCTION: Type I Chiari malformation consists on the caudal displacement of cerebellar tonsils through the foramen magnum. It is often asymptomatic, although it may display symptoms as a result of cerebellum, brainstem, high cervical spinal cord or the lower cranial nerve, involvement. OBJECTIVE: We report our experience over the last 16 years. We have identified 16 patients with type I Chiari malformation. Only 2 cases showed common type I Chiari symptoms and just one had respiratory disorder as the first clinical sign. CLINICAL CASE: A 15 year old girl presented with a 5 years' history of chronic daily cough aggravated by exercise. Snoring and sleep apnea had been noted by her mother for 1 year. The girl eventually suffered from migraine and diurnal hypersomnolence. The physical and neurological examination was normal with the only exception being the absence of bilateral nauseous reflex. A nocturnal polysomnography study demonstrated a pseudoperiodic pattern with apnea pauses associated to cycles of deep breathing, resulting in severe gasometric repercussion and bradycardia. Magnetic resonance imaging of the brain showed Chiari I malformation. Non-invasive mechanical ventilation treatment significantly improved the clinical symptoms and gasometric analysis. DISCUSSION: Surgical posterior fossa decompression is discussed. Early decompression before appearance of irreversible neurological damage is recommended. It is associated with a significant reduction in the number of central apneas and sleep arousals. Surgical intervention is recommended in symptomatic patients and in cases of radiographic Chiari malformation or syrinx progression.

Síndrome de apnea central del sueño como primera manifestación de malformación de Chiari tipo I / Central sleep apnea syndrome as the first sign of type I Chiari malformation

Introducción: La malformación de Chiari tipo I consiste en el descenso de las amígdalas cerebelosas a través del foramen magno. Con frecuencia es asintomática, pero puede presentar clínica por afectación de cerebelo, troncoencéfalo, porción superior de la médula cervical y pares craneales bajos. Objetivo: Se presenta nuestra experiencia de 16 años con 16 casos de malformación de Chiari tipo I; sólo en 2 existen síntomas atribuibles a la anomalía de Chiari tipo I, y en una de ellas la primera manifestación clínica consistió en un trastorno respiratorio durante el sueño. Caso clínico: Niña de 15 años con tos crónica diaria, agravada con el ejercicio, de 5 años de duración. La madre observaba desde hacía 1 año que al dormir la niña roncaba y realizaba repetidamente pausas de apnea. Tenía cefaleas ocasionales e hipersomnolencia diurna. Las exploraciones física y neurológica fueron normales, salvo ausencia de reflejo nauseoso bilateral. El estudio polisomnográfico nocturno evidenció un patrón seudoperiódico con alternancia de pausas de apnea con ciclos de respiraciones profundas, con graves repercusiones gasométricas y sobre la frecuencia cardíaca. La resonancia magnética mostró anomalía de Chiari tipo I. La ventilación mecánica no invasiva supuso una mejoría clínica y gasométrica en la paciente. Discusión: La descompresión quirúrgica es discutida. Está indicada de forma precoz, antes de que aparezca daño neurológico irreversible. Se asocia con una reducción significativa en el número de apneas centrales y microdespertamientos. Se recomienda en casos sintomáticos o en casos con progresión radiológica de la anomalía de Chiari o de la siringomielia asociada (AU)

Introduction: Type I Chiari malformation consists on the caudal displacement of cerebellar tonsils through the foramen magnum. It is often asymptomatic, although it may display symptoms as a result of cerebellum, brainstem, high cervical spinal cord or the lower cranial nerve, involvement. Objective: We report our experience over the last 16 years. We have identified 16 patients with type I Chiari malformation. Only 2 cases showed common type I Chiari symptoms and just one had respiratory disorder as the first clinical sign. Clinical case: A 15 year old girl presented with a 5 years history of chronic daily cough aggravated by the exercise. Snoring and sleep apnea had been noted by her mother for 1 year. The girl eventually suffered from migraine and diurnal hypersomnolence. The physical and neurological examination was normal with the only exception being the absence of bilateral nauseous reflex. A nocturnal polysomnography study demonstrated a pseudoperiodic pattern with apnea pauses associated to cycles of deep breathing, resulting in severe gasometric repercussion and bradycardia. Magnetic resonance imaging of the brain showed Chiari I malformation. Non-invasive mechanical ventilation treatment significantly improved the clinical symptoms and gasometric analysis. Discussion: Surgical posterior fossa decompression is discussed. Early decompression before appearance of irreversible neurological damage is recommended. It is associated with a significant reduction in the number of central apneas and sleep arousals. Surgical intervention is recommended in symptomatic patients and in cases of radiographic Chiari malformation or syrinx progression (AU)