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ArticleOrphanet journal of rare diseases2022

A deep phenotyping experience: up to date in management and diagnosis of Malan syndrome in a single center surveillance report.

Marina Macchiaiolo, Filippo M Panfili, Davide Vecchio, Michaela V Gonfiantini, Fabiana Cortellessa, Cristina Caciolo, Marcella Zollino, Maria Accadia, Marco Seri, Marcello Chinali and 5 more

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16 citing papers in PubMed, 29 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

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15 authors at 5 institutions in 1 country.

Marina Macchiaiolo *Rare Diseases and Medical Genetics Unit, University-Hospital Pediatric Department (DPUO), Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCSS, Piazza di Sant'Onofrio, 4, 00165, Rome, Italy. marina.macchiaiolo@opbg.net.ORCID 0000-0001-7409-8299
Filippo M Panfili *University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy.
Davide VecchioRare Diseases and Medical Genetics Unit, University-Hospital Pediatric Department (DPUO), Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCSS, Piazza di Sant'Onofrio, 4, 00165, Rome, Italy.
Michaela V GonfiantiniRare Diseases and Medical Genetics Unit, University-Hospital Pediatric Department (DPUO), Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCSS, Piazza di Sant'Onofrio, 4, 00165, Rome, Italy.
Fabiana CortellessaRare Diseases and Medical Genetics Unit, University-Hospital Pediatric Department (DPUO), Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCSS, Piazza di Sant'Onofrio, 4, 00165, Rome, Italy.
Cristina CacioloChild and Adolescent Psychiatric Unit, Department of Neuroscience, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
Marcella ZollinoGenetica Medica, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
Maria AccadiaMedical Genetics Service, Hospital "Cardinale G. Panico", Tricase, Lecce, Italy.
Marco SeriUnit of Medical Genetics, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
Marcello ChinaliDepartment of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital IRCSS, Rome, Italy.
Corrado MammìOperative Unit of Medical Genetics, Bianchi-Melacrino-Morelli Hospital, V. Melacrino, 89100, Reggio Calabria, Italy.
Marco TartagliaGenetics and Rare Disease Research Division, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
Andrea BartuliRare Diseases and Medical Genetics Unit, University-Hospital Pediatric Department (DPUO), Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCSS, Piazza di Sant'Onofrio, 4, 00165, Rome, Italy.
Paolo AlfieriChild and Adolescent Psychiatric Unit, Department of Neuroscience, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
Manuela PrioloOperative Unit of Medical Genetics, Bianchi-Melacrino-Morelli Hospital, V. Melacrino, 89100, Reggio Calabria, Italy. prioloma@libero.it.
Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital · ITAzienda ospedaliera "Bianchi-Melacrino-Morelli" · ITAzienda USL di Bologna · ITUniversità Cattolica del Sacro Cuore · ITUniversity of Rome Tor Vergata · IT

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundMalan syndrome (MALNS) is a recently described ultrarare syndrome lacking guidelines for diagnosis, management and monitoring of evolutive complications. Less than 90 patients are reported in the literature and limited clinical information are available to assure a proper health surveillance.

resultsA multidisciplinary team with high expertise in MALNS has been launched at the "Ospedale Pediatrico Bambino Gesù", Rome, Italy. Sixteen Italian MALNS individuals with molecular confirmed clinical diagnosis of MALNS were enrolled in the program. For all patients, 1-year surveillance in a dedicated outpatient Clinic was attained. The expert panel group enrolled 16 patients and performed a deep phenotyping analysis directed to clinically profiling the disorder and performing critical revision of previously reported individuals. Some evolutive complications were also assessed. Previously unappreciated features (e.g., high risk of bone fractures in childhood, neurological/neurovegetative symptoms, noise sensitivity and Chiari malformation type 1) requiring active surveillance were identified. A second case of neoplasm was recorded. No major cardiovascular anomalies were noticed. An accurate clinical description of 9 new MALNS cases was provided.

conclusionsDeep phenotyping has provided a more accurate characterization of the main clinical features of MALNS and allows broadening the spectrum of disease. A minimal dataset of clinical evaluations and follow-up timeline has been proposed for proper management of patients affected by this ultrarare disorder.

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Abnormalities, MultipleIntellectual DisabilityHumansItalyNFI Transcription FactorsSyndromeNFI Transcription FactorsDeep phenotypingMalan syndromeNFIXOvergrowthSotos syndrome 2

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PMID35717370
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