A novel phenotype associated with cutis laxa, abnormal fat distribution, cardiomyopathy and cataract

Ellyze Van Asbeck, David F.G.J. Wolthuis, Miski Mohamed, Ron A. Wevers, Cristoph G. Korenke, Thatjana Gardeitchik, Eva Morava

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Abstract

Cutis laxa (CL) is a connective tissue disorder, characterized by loose, inelastic, sagging skin. Both acquired and inherited (dominant, recessive, and X-linked) forms exist. Here, we describe a new phenotype, which overlaps with other known CL syndromes. Our patient has a unique combination of features in association with sagging, inelastic, wrinkled skin, including cataract, severe cardiomyopathy, abnormal fat distribution, improvement of skin-wrinkling with age, and white matter abnormalities but no significant histologic collagen or elastin abnormalities. Mutation analysis of known CL genes was negative. We suggest that our patient has a novel syndrome, with the main features of CL, intellectual disability, abnormal fat distribution, cardiomyopathy, and cataract.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1049-1055
Number of pages7
JournalAmerican Journal of Medical Genetics, Part A
Volume164
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 2014

Keywords

  • Abnormal fat distribution
  • Cardiomyopathy
  • Cataract
  • Cutis laxa
  • Failure to thrive
  • Wrinkly skin syndrome

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Genetics
  • Genetics(clinical)

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