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Hereditary disorder of tooth — Clinical Guidelines

Overview

Acro-cardio-facial syndrome (ACFS) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by split-hand/split-foot malformation (SHFM), facial anomalies, cleft lip/palate, congenital heart defects (CHD), genital anomalies, and intellectual disability. The genetic basis is not fully elucidated but may involve microdeletions or autosomal recessive inheritance patterns. 2 3

Diagnosis

Clinical Criteria: Split-hand/split-foot malformation, facial anomalies, cleft lip/palate, congenital heart defects, genital anomalies, and intellectual disability.

Genetic Testing: Array CGH to detect deletions such as 6q21-q22.3 region. 2

Differential Diagnosis: Other disorders with ectrodactyly, clefting conditions associated with genital anomalies and heart defects.

Inheritance Pattern: Suggested autosomal recessive with possible genetic heterogeneity. 3 4

Management

Multidisciplinary Approach: Neonatal pediatricians, cardiologists, surgeons, and geneticists for comprehensive care.

Symptomatic Treatment: Address cardiac, respiratory, and feeding issues as needed.

Genetic Counseling: Provided to families regarding recurrence risks, especially in cases of parental consanguinity. 3

Special Populations

Pediatrics: Early intervention is crucial for managing congenital anomalies and ensuring survival. 3

Comorbidities: Focus on managing associated cardiac defects and feeding difficulties in neonates. 3

Key Recommendations

Genetic Testing for Suspected Cases: Utilize array CGH to identify potential microdeletions, particularly in the 6q21-q22.3 region. (Evidence: Moderate) 2

Multidisciplinary Care Team: Involve specialists to address varied clinical presentations and complications. (Evidence: Expert opinion) 3

Genetic Counseling for Families: Offer counseling to assess recurrence risks, especially in consanguineous families. (Evidence: Moderate) 3

References

1 Martínez de Espronceda Ezquerro I, Podlipnik S, Cañueto J, de la Cuadra-Grande A, Serra-Guillén C, Moreno D et al.. [Translated article] Selection of Quality Indicators for the Certification of Dermato-Oncology Units: The CUDERMA Project Delphi Consensus Study. Actas dermo-sifiliograficas 2023. link 2 Toschi B, Valetto A, Bertini V, Congregati C, Cantinotti M, Assanta N et al.. Acro-cardio-facial syndrome: a microdeletion syndrome?. American journal of medical genetics. Part A 2012. link 3 Digilio MC, Dallapiccola B. Acro-cardio-facial syndrome. Orphanet journal of rare diseases 2010. link 4 Kariminejad A, Bozorgmehr B, Sedighi Gilani MA, Almadani N, Kariminejad MH. Clinical variability in acro-cardio-facial-syndrome. American journal of medical genetics. Part A 2008. link 5 Sivasli O, Ozer EA, Ozer A, Aydinlioglu H, Helvaci M. Acro-cardio-facial syndrome associated with neuroepithelial cyst: a case report. Genetic counseling (Geneva, Switzerland) 2007. link 6 Mingarelli R, Zuccarello D, Digilio MC, Dallapiccola B. A new observation of acro-cardio-facial syndrome substantiates interindividual clinical variability. American journal of medical genetics. Part A 2005. link 7 Camera G, Camera A, Pozzolo S, Costa M, Mantero R. F-syndrome (F-form of acro-pectoro-vertebral dysplasia): report on a second family. American journal of medical genetics 1995. link 8 Horn M, Manion J. Creative grandparenting. Bonding the generations. Journal of obstetric, gynecologic, and neonatal nursing : JOGNN 1985. link 9 Van den Houten BR, Ten Kate LP, Gerding JC. The Hajdu-Cheney syndrome. A review of the literature and report of 3 cases. International journal of oral surgery 1985. link80082-x)

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