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ArticleFrontiers in pediatrics2024

Pyridostigmine as a therapeutic option for pediatric gastrointestinal dysmotilities in ATR-X syndrome. Case report and literature review.

F F Comisi, C Soddu, M Corpino, M Marica, R Cacace, T Foiadelli, S Savasta

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Article in Frontiers in pediatrics, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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F F ComisiPediatric Clinic and Rare Diseases, Microcitemico Hospital "A. Cao", University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy.
C SodduPediatric Clinic and Rare Diseases, Microcitemico Hospital "A. Cao", Cagliari, Italy.
M CorpinoPediatric Clinic and Rare Diseases, Microcitemico Hospital "A. Cao", Cagliari, Italy.
M MaricaPediatric Clinic and Rare Diseases, Microcitemico Hospital "A. Cao", Cagliari, Italy.
R CacacePediatric Clinic and Rare Diseases, Microcitemico Hospital "A. Cao", University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy.
T FoiadelliPediatric Clinic, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy.
S SavastaPediatric Clinic and Rare Diseases, Microcitemico Hospital "A. Cao", University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy.

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Abstract

Background: Alpha-thalassemia X-linked intellectual disability (ATR-X) syndrome, is a rare genetic disorder, caused by mutations in the ATRX gene. Clinical manifestations include typical facial dysmorphisms, mild-to-severe intellectual disability, hypotonia, genital anomalies, significant gastrointestinal (GI) complications, such as abdominal distension, chronic constipation, feeding difficulties, gastroesophageal reflux, and mild-to-moderate anemia secondary to alpha-thalassemia. Case presentation: We report a patient with ATR-X syndrome suffering from gastrointestinal dysmotility and highlight the beneficial effects of pyridostigmine. Knowledge about the role and appropriate dosage of pyridostigmine in GI motility disorders is limited. To date, only nine pediatric cases involving pyridostigmine for GI dysmotility have been reported. Conclusions: Considering current understanding about the treatment of gastrointestinal complications in patients with genetic syndromes, this case provides new insights into management of these complex clinical presentations.

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alpha thalassemiaalpha-thalassemia X-linked intellectual disabilityATR-X syndromeconstipationgastrointestinal dysmotilitypyridostigminetherapy

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