1. Sleep disturbances and behavioral symptoms in pediatric Sotos syndrome
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Ilaria Frattale, Rachele Sarnataro, Martina Siracusano, Assia Riccioni, Cinzia Galasso, Massimiliano Valeriani, Giuseppina Conteduca, Domenico Coviello, Luigi Mazzone, and Romina Moavero
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sleep ,genetics ,behavior ,Sotos syndrome ,children ,pediatrics ,Neurology. Diseases of the nervous system ,RC346-429 - Abstract
BackgroundSotos syndrome (SoS) is a rare overgrowth genetic disease caused by intragenic mutations or microdeletions of the NSD1 gene located on chromosome 5q35. SoS population might present cognitive impairment and a spectrum of behavioral characteristics, with a worse profile in patients with microdeletion. Although patients with SoS are known to have impaired sleep habits, very little data are available. The present study aimed to assess the prevalence of sleep disorders (SDs) in a pediatric cohort of patients with SoS and their correlation with neuropsychiatric profiles.MethodsWe included patients with a SoS diagnosis and age
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- 2024
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