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ReviewChild's nervous system : ChNS : official journal of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery2020

Pai syndrome: a review.

Francesca Olivero, Thomas Foiadelli, Sabino Luzzi, Gian Luigi Marseglia, Salvatore Savasta

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Review in Child's nervous system : ChNS : official journal of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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6citing papers in PubMed
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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

6 citing papers in PubMed, 9 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Francesca OliveroDepartment of Pediatrics, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy. francescaolivero31@gmail.com.ORCID 0000-0002-9363-455X
Thomas FoiadelliDepartment of Pediatrics, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-0961-428X
Sabino LuzziDepartment of Clinical, Surgical, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-1381-8528
Gian Luigi MarsegliaDepartment of Pediatrics, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-3662-0159
Salvatore SavastaDepartment of Pediatrics, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-9238-0749
University of Pavia · IT

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPai syndrome is a rare idiopathic developmental condition characterized by midline craniofacial abnormalities. It was originally described as the presence of a median cleft lip, cutaneous polyps of the nasal mucosa and face, and midline lipomas of the central nervous system, mostly at the corpus callosum. However, there is great phenotypical variability and these characteristics are rarely all present at once.

objectiveThe aim of this review was to analyze the available evidence regarding Pai syndrome in order to better delineate this rare condition and its features.

methodsWe analyzed the PubMed database using the words "Pai syndrome", "frontonasal dysplasia", "cleft lip", "nasal polyp", "facial polyp", and "corpus callosum lipoma", including reviews, case reports and case series.

conclusionThere is no consensus regarding the diagnostic criteria of Pai syndrome up to date. It is usually diagnosed at birth, and its incidence is often underestimated. At present, the etiology of Pai syndrome is unknown. Several hypotheses regarding its genetic background have been made; however, there are not enough data yet to elucidate this point. An improved awareness could help in diagnosing the condition and performing the necessary investigations. These patients should have a multidisciplinary follow-up.

Indexed as

Cleft LipColobomaLipomaAgenesis of Corpus CallosumHumansInfant, NewbornNasal PolypsSkin DiseasesCleft lipCorpus callosum lipomaFacial polypFrontonasal dysplasiaNasal polypPai syndrome

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PMID32651596
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