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Shwachman syndrome — Clinical Guidelines

Overview

Shwachman-Diamond syndrome (SDS) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized by exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, bone marrow dysfunction leading to cytopenias, skeletal abnormalities, and growth retardation 4 6.

Diagnosis

Clinical Presentation: Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, recurrent infections, cytopenias, skeletal abnormalities, and growth failure 4 6.

Genetic Testing: Targeted gene testing for mutations in the SBDS gene 2 3.

Imaging: Pancreatic ultrasonography can aid in diagnosis, particularly in identifying pancreatic abnormalities 5.

Chromosome Analysis: Elevated spontaneous chromosome breakage may be observed 13.

Laboratory Tests: Elevated whole blood chemiluminescence, indicating impaired neutrophil function 12.

Management

Supportive Care: Pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy, nutritional support, and management of infections 4.

Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (HSCT): Considered for severe bone marrow failure, myelodysplastic syndrome, or leukemia 1 7.

Monitoring: Regular hematological and skeletal assessments to manage complications 1 7.

Specific Therapies: Thiamine and alpha-tocopherol trial for increased chemiluminescence 12.

Special Populations

Pediatrics: Early diagnosis crucial due to high prevalence of hematologic abnormalities in early childhood 3 4.

Comorbidities: Increased risk of myocardial lesions, particularly fatal in infants 14.

Infections: Susceptibility to severe infections, including those caused by parvovirus B19 10.

Key Recommendations

Genetic Testing for Diagnosis: Utilize targeted gene testing for SBDS mutations in suspected cases (Evidence: Moderate 2 3).

HSCT for Severe Complications: Consider hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for patients with severe bone marrow failure or hematologic malignancies (Evidence: Expert opinion 1 7).

Comprehensive Supportive Care: Implement pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy and close monitoring for infections and growth issues (Evidence: Moderate 4).

References

1 Cesaro S, Donadieu J, Cipolli M, Dalle JH, Styczynski J, Masetti R et al.. Stem Cell Transplantation in Patients Affected by Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome: Expert Consensus and Recommendations From the EBMT Severe Aplastic Anaemia Working Party. Transplantation and cellular therapy 2022. link 2 Saito-Benz M, Miller HE, Berry MJ. Shwachman-Diamond syndrome (SDS) in a preterm neonate. Journal of paediatrics and child health 2015. link 3 Black LV, Soltau T, Kelly DR, Berkow RL. Shwachman-Diamond syndrome presenting in a premature infant as pancytopenia. Pediatric blood & cancer 2008. link 4 Hall GW, Dale P, Dodge JA. Shwachman-Diamond syndrome: UK perspective. Archives of disease in childhood 2006. link 5 Adachi M, Tachibana K, Asakura Y, Aida N. Usefulness of pancreatic ultrasonography in the diagnosis of Shwachman-Bodian-Diamond syndrome. Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992) 2005. link 6 Kawakami T, Mitsui T, Kanai M, Shirahata E, Sendo D, Kanno M et al.. Genetic analysis of Shwachman-Diamond syndrome: phenotypic heterogeneity in patients carrying identical SBDS mutations. The Tohoku journal of experimental medicine 2005. link 7 Donadieu J, Michel G, Merlin E, Bordigoni P, Monteux B, Beaupain B et al.. Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for Shwachman-Diamond syndrome: experience of the French neutropenia registry. Bone marrow transplantation 2005. link 8 Ginzberg H, Shin J, Ellis L, Morrison J, Ip W, Dror Y et al.. Shwachman syndrome: phenotypic manifestations of sibling sets and isolated cases in a large patient cohort are similar. The Journal of pediatrics 1999. link70332-x) 9 Ikegawa S, Masuno M, Kumano Y, Okawa A, Isomura M, Koyama K et al.. Cloning of translocation breakpoints associated with Shwachman syndrome and identification of a candidate gene. Clinical genetics 1999. link 10 Miniero R, Dalponte S, Linari A, Saracco P, Testa A, Musiani M. Severe Shwachman-Diamond syndrome and invasive parvovirus B19 infection. Pediatric hematology and oncology 1996. link 11 Goeteyn M, Oranje AP, Vuzevski VD, de Groot R, van Suijlekom-Smit LW. Ichthyosis, exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, impaired neutrophil chemotaxis, growth retardation, and metaphyseal dysplasia (Shwachman syndrome). Report of a case with extensive skin lesions (clinical, histological, and ultrastructural findings). Archives of dermatology 1991. link 12 Ristola M, Savilahti E, Leirisalo-Repo M, Repo H. Increased whole blood chemiluminescence in patients with Shwachman syndrome: therapy trial with thiamine and alpha-tocopherol. European journal of pediatrics 1991. link 13 Tada H, Ri T, Yoshida H, Ishimoto K, Kaneko M, Yamashiro Y et al.. A case of Shwachman syndrome with increased spontaneous chromosome breakage. Human genetics 1987. link 14 Savilahti E, Rapola J. Frequent myocardial lesions in Shwachman's syndrome. Eight fatal cases among 16 Finnish patients. Acta paediatrica Scandinavica 1984. link

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