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A 7-year old female with arthrogryposis multiplex congenita, Duane retraction syndrome, and Marcus Gunn phenomenon due to a ZC4H2 gene mutation: a clinical presentation of the Wieacker-Wolff syndrome.

Authors :
Godfrey D
Torres A
Heidary G
Zahoor H
Lee A
Berry G
Engle E
Source :
Ophthalmic genetics [Ophthalmic Genet] 2021 Oct; Vol. 42 (5), pp. 612-614. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 May 05.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Background : Duane retraction syndrome and arthrogryposis multiplex congenita have an incidence of approximately 1:1500-1:3000 live births. However, the association of these two entities with a Marcus-Gunn might be a rare and, until now, under-recognized clinical presentation of the Wieacker-Wolff Syndrome. Patient and methods : We report a 7-year-old female with dysmorphic features, global developmental delay, arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC), Duane retraction syndrome (DRS), and unilateral Marcus Gunn jaw winking. Results : Whole Exome Sequencing showed a de novo premature stop codon in ZC4H2. Extensive genetic and metabolic work was negative otherwise and Brain MRI showed delayed non-specific myelination abnormalities. She continues to have significant delays but does not have regression, seizures or other neurological complications. She has required a multidisciplinary approach for the management of her multiple contractures. Conclusion : This case confirms ZC4H2 as a cause of syndromic DRS and extends the ZC4H2 phenotype to include Marcus Gunn jaw winking.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1744-5094
Volume :
42
Issue :
5
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Ophthalmic genetics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
33949289
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/13816810.2021.1923040