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ArticleOrphanet journal of rare diseases2021

RASopathies and hemostatic abnormalities: key role of platelet dysfunction.

Francesca Di Candia, Valeria Marchetti, Ferdinando Cirillo, Alessandro Di Minno, Carmen Rosano, Stefano Pagano, Maria Anna Siano, Mariateresa Falco, Antonia Assunto, Giovanni Boccia and 7 more

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Article in Orphanet journal of rare diseases, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

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17 authors at 5 institutions in 1 country.

Francesca Di CandiaDipartimento di Scienze Mediche Traslazionali, Università degli studi di Napoli Federico II, Naples, Italy.
Valeria MarchettiDipartimento di Scienze Mediche Traslazionali, Università degli studi di Napoli Federico II, Naples, Italy.
Ferdinando CirilloRegional Reference Centre for Coagulation Disorders, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Federico II University of Naples, Naples, Italy.
Alessandro Di MinnoRegional Reference Centre for Coagulation Disorders, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Federico II University of Naples, Naples, Italy.
Carmen RosanoDipartimento di Scienze Mediche Traslazionali, Università degli studi di Napoli Federico II, Naples, Italy.
Stefano PaganoDipartimento di Scienze Mediche Traslazionali, Università degli studi di Napoli Federico II, Naples, Italy.
Maria Anna SianoDepartment of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, University of Salerno, Baronissi, Salerno, Italy.
Mariateresa FalcoPediatric Unit, San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi d'Aragona University Hospital, Salerno, Italy.
Antonia AssuntoDipartimento di Scienze Mediche Traslazionali, Università degli studi di Napoli Federico II, Naples, Italy.
Giovanni BocciaDepartment of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, University of Salerno, Baronissi, Salerno, Italy.
Gerardo MagliacaneClinic Pathology, San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi d'Aragona University Hospital, Salerno, Italy.
Valentina PinnaMedical Genetics Division, Fondazione IRCCS Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza, San Giovanni Rotondo, Foggia, Italy.
Alessandro De LucaMedical Genetics Division, Fondazione IRCCS Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza, San Giovanni Rotondo, Foggia, Italy.
Marco TartagliaGenetics and Rare Diseases Research Division, Ospedale Pediatrico Bambino Gesù, IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
Giovanni Di MinnoRegional Reference Centre for Coagulation Disorders, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Federico II University of Naples, Naples, Italy.
Pietro StrisciuglioDipartimento di Scienze Mediche Traslazionali, Università degli studi di Napoli Federico II, Naples, Italy.
Daniela MelisDipartimento di Scienze Mediche Traslazionali, Università degli studi di Napoli Federico II, Naples, Italy. melisdaniela2418@gmail.com.ORCID 0000-0002-9458-3926
University of Naples Federico II · ITUniversity of Salerno · ITCasa Sollievo della Sofferenza · ITOspedali Riuniti San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi d'Aragona · ITBambino Gesù Children's Hospital · IT

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundBleeding anomalies have been reported in patients affected by Noonan syndrome. No study has been performed in patients with molecularly confirmed RASopathy. We aimed to characterize the frequency and types of bleeding disorders in patients with RASopathies and evaluate any significant association with laboratory findings. PATIENTS AND

methodsForty-nine individuals (PTPN11, n = 27; SOS1, n = 7; RIT1, n = 3; SPRED1, n = 1; LZTR1, N = 3; RAF1, n = 2; BRAF, n = 4; MEK1, n = 1; MEK2, n = 1), and 49 age- and sex-matched controls were enrolled. The "Paediatric Bleeding Questionnaire Scoring Key" was administered to patients and families. Laboratory screening tests including clotting factors dosing, platelet count, Prothrombin Time and Partial Thromboplastin Time, were employed both in patients and controls to characterize the bleeding diathesis. A subgroup of 29/49 patients and 29/49 controls was also tested for platelet function.

resultsRegardless of the gene involved, pathological paediatric bleeding scores were recorded in 14/49 (28.5%) patients. Indeed, 7 were mutated in PTPN11, 3 in SOS1, 2 in RIT1, 1 in BRAF, and 1 in MEK1. Compared to patients with normal bleeding scores, those with pathologic bleeding score showed higher prevalence of splenomegaly (p = 0.006), prolonged aPTT (p = 0.04), lower levels of coagulation factor V (FV, p = 0.001), FVII (p = 0.003), FX (p = 0.0008) and FXIII (p = 0.002), higher vWAg (p = 0.04), and lower platelet sensitivity to Ristocetin (p = 0.001), arachidonic acid (AA) (p = 0.009) and collagen (p = 0.01). The presence of hematomas inversely correlated with factor V (p = 0.002), factor VII (p = 0.003), factor X (p = 0.002) and factor XIII (p = 0.004) levels, and directly correlated with platelet response to collagen (p = 0.02) and AA (p = 0.01). The presence of splenomegaly directly correlated with the presence of hematoma (p = 0.006), platelet response to Ristocetin (p = 0.04) and AA (p = 0.04), and inversely correlated with factor V levels (p = 0.03).

conclusionsPatients with RASopathies and a bleeding tendency exhibit multiple laboratory abnormalities, including platelet-related disorders. Splenomegaly is frequently detected and might be a suggestive sign for qualitative platelet dysfunction. A comprehensive clinical assessment should be carried out at diagnosis, during the follow-up and before any surgical procedures. Since there is currently no consensus on management of bleeding complications, it is important that physicians closely monitor these patients.

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HemostaticsNoonan SyndromeBlood Coagulation TestsBlood PlateletsChildHemorrhageHumansTranscription FactorsHemostaticsLZTR1 protein, humanTranscription FactorsAbnormal platelet functionBleeding disordersLaboratory test abnormalitiesNoonan syndromePlatelet optical aggregometryRASopathiesScreening surgical procedures

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