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Microphthalmia, microtia, fetal akinesia syndrome — Clinical Guidelines

Overview

Microphthalmia, microtia, and fetal akinesia syndrome encompass a range of congenital anomalies affecting ocular development, ear morphology, and fetal motility, often associated with additional systemic features. These conditions can present as isolated entities or as part of broader syndromes with genetic underpinnings.

Diagnosis

Microphthalmia/Microtia: Characterized by underdeveloped eyes and ears, respectively 1 3 8.

Fetal Akinesia Sequence: Identified by arthrogryposis, facial anomalies, and pulmonary hypoplasia 11 12.

Genetic Testing: Recommended for precise diagnosis, particularly focusing on BCOR gene mutations in suspected OFCD or Lenz microphthalmia syndromes 5 6.

Imaging: Ultrasound and MRI useful for assessing ocular and skeletal anomalies 7 12.

Clinical Features: Microphthalmia with associated skin defects may indicate MLS syndrome 2 8.

Management

Prosthetic Treatment: For microphthalmia, long-term outcomes improved with orbital expansion and prosthetic devices 3.

Auricular Reconstruction: Integrated protocols for microtia reconstruction aim to minimize complications and achieve functional outcomes 9.

Surgical Interventions: Tailored to specific anomalies, such as orbital reconstruction for microphthalmia 3.

Supportive Care: Multidisciplinary approach including ophthalmology, otolaryngology, and genetic counseling 13.

Special Populations

Pediatrics: Early intervention crucial for developmental and psychological support 1 9.

Comorbidities: Consideration of associated cardiac, skeletal, and neurological anomalies in management plans 5 12.

Key Recommendations

Conduct genetic testing, particularly BCOR gene analysis, for precise diagnosis in suspected microphthalmia syndromes (Evidence: Moderate 5).

Implement multidisciplinary care teams including specialists in ophthalmology, otolaryngology, and genetics for comprehensive management (Evidence: Expert opinion 13).

Utilize advanced imaging techniques such as MRI for detailed assessment of congenital anomalies (Evidence: Moderate 7).

Employ integrated surgical protocols for auricular reconstruction in microtia to optimize aesthetic and functional outcomes (Evidence: Moderate 9).

Provide early prosthetic interventions for microphthalmia to support visual function and psychological well-being (Evidence: Moderate 3).

References

1 Winchester A, Santacatterina M, Yang W, Taufique Z, Eytan DF. Microtia Reconstruction Practices Among Otolaryngologists in the United States. Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2025. link 2 Satcher KG, Maegawa GHB, Schoch JJ. Microphthalmia and linear skin defects syndrome: Precise diagnosis guides prognosis. Pediatric dermatology 2020. link 3 Wavreille O, François Fiquet C, Abdelwahab O, Laumonier E, Wolber A, Guerreschi P et al.. Surgical and prosthetic treatment for microphthalmia syndromes. The British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery 2013. link 4 Bardakjian TM, Schneider AS, Ng D, Johnston JJ, Biesecker LG. Association of a de novo 16q copy number variant with a phenotype that overlaps with Lenz microphthalmia and Townes-Brocks syndromes. BMC medical genetics 2009. link 5 Hilton E, Johnston J, Whalen S, Okamoto N, Hatsukawa Y, Nishio J et al.. BCOR analysis in patients with OFCD and Lenz microphthalmia syndromes, mental retardation with ocular anomalies, and cardiac laterality defects. European journal of human genetics : EJHG 2009. link 6 Okumus N, Zenciroglu A, Demirel N, Bas AY, Ceylaner S. Apparent Lenz microphthalmia syndrome: a patient with unusual manifestations. Genetic counseling (Geneva, Switzerland) 2008. link 7 Lowry RB, Kohut R, Sibbald B, Rouleau J. Anophthalmia and microphthalmia in the Alberta Congenital Anomalies Surveillance System. Canadian journal of ophthalmology. Journal canadien d'ophtalmologie 2005. link80115-2) 8 Kono T, Migita T, Koyama S, Seki I. Another observation of microphthalmia in an XX male: microphthalmia with linear skin defects syndrome without linear skin lesions. Journal of human genetics 1999. link 9 Aguilar EF. Auricular reconstruction of congenital microtia (grade III). The Laryngoscope 1996. link 10 Weaver RG, Rao N, Thomas IT, Pettenati MJ. De novo inv(2)(p21q31) associated with isolated bilateral microphthalmia and cataracts. American journal of medical genetics 1991. link 11 Rodríguez JI, Palacios J. Pathogenetic mechanisms of fetal akinesia deformation sequence and oligohydramnios sequence. American journal of medical genetics 1991. link 12 Itoh K, Yokoyama N, Ishihara A, Kawai S, Takada S, Nishino M et al.. Two cases of fetal akinesia/hypokinesia sequence. Pediatric pathology 1991. link 13 Beemer FA. The fetal akinesia sequence: pitfalls and difficulties in genetic counseling. Genetic counseling (Geneva, Switzerland) 1990. link 14 Charles A, Moulinasse R, Versailles L. Harlequin fetus and micromelia. Prenatal diagnosis 1989. link 15 Clementi M, Rossetti A, Pesenti P, Tenconi R. Microphthalmia-congenital anterior polar cataract. An autosomal dominant syndrome. Ophthalmic paediatrics and genetics 1985. link 16 Toriello HV, Bauserman SC, Higgins JV. Sibs with the fetal akinesia sequence, fetal edema, and malformations: a new syndrome?. American journal of medical genetics 1985. link 17 Warburg M. Genetics of microphthalmos. International ophthalmology 1981. link

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