Presentation
Legius syndrome presents as a mild neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) phenotype. Multiple café-au-lait spots and macrocephaly are present with or without axillary or inguinal freckling. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Clinical description The clinical presentation of Legius syndrome is very similar to that of NF1. [orpha.net]
Herein, we describe a case of a 16-year-old male presenting with multiple CALMs and axillary freckling. A 16-year-old male presented to us with multiple hyperpigmented lesions predominantly on the left side of chest and back for the last 2 years. [ijpd.in]
A 37-year-old woman presented with multiple café-au-lait macules and freckles but has no other features of neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF-1). [keio.pure.elsevier.com]
Gastrointestinal
- Gagging
The mutation caused a substitution of a glutamic acid (GAG) with a terminator codon (TAG). [file.scirp.org]
Skin
- Cafe-Au-Lait Spots
CASE REPORT: We present a 10 months child, without a personal interest history, consulting by hypotonic extremities, cafe-au-lait spots and mild psychomotor difficult. Mother's sister and grandfather have some cafe-au-lait spots. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
On assessment he was noted to have multiple cafe-au-lait spots >5 mm in diameter. Cafe-au-lait spots were also noted on his mother and brother. The rest of his clinical examination was unremarkable. [pediatricneurology.conferenceseries.com]
Wikipedia : 74 Legius syndrome (LS) is an autosomal dominant condition characterized by cafe au lait spots. It was... more... [malacards.org]
- Axillary Freckling
Consider the possibility of Legius syndrome, which can be confirmed by molecular genetic analysis, in patients with six or more café au lait macules and axillary freckling but none of the other classic features of NF1, urged Dr. [mdedge.com]
Other features include axillary freckling, macrocephaly, Noonan-like facies, lipomas, learning disabilities and attention deficit-hyperactivity. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]
NF6 was ruled out by the presence of axillary freckling. NF-6 is characterized by only multiple CALMs. [ijpd.in]
Abstract Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is an hereditary disorder characterized by abnormal proliferation of multiple tissues of neural crest origin, and presents mainly with multiple café-au-lait macules, axillary freckling and neurofibromas. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
- Hypopigmented Macule
Other less common manifestations include short stature, macrocephaly, Noonan-like facies, pectus excavatum/carinatum, lipomas, hypopigmented macules, vascular lesions, learning disabilities, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and developmental [orpha.net]
- Xanthelasma
[…] individuals include fifth finger clinodactyly, Chiari I malformation, hypotonia, cataract, nephrolithiasis, urethral meatal stenosis, pulmonic stenosis and mitral valve prolapse, paroxysmal atrial tachycardia, tubular colonic adenoma, progressive dystonia, xanthelasmas [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Psychiatrical
- Compulsive Disorder
The patient had shown vocal and motor tics since the age of 7, without any changes in behavior or scholastic performance and without features of an associated obsessive-compulsive disorder or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. [nature.com]
Face, Head & Neck
- Short Neck
Other features shared between the two conditions include short stature, intellectual disability, lax joints, and head/neck features such as a highly arched palate, a short neck, a large forehead, and low-set ears. [forgottendiseases.org]
Noonan syndrome : short size (40%-50%), facial dysmorphism (hypertelorism, antimongoloid palpebral fissures, ptosis, low-set and posteriorly rotated ears, etc.), short neck, cardiac abnormalities [50%-80%, pulmonary valve stenosis (20%-50%), hypertrophic [admerahealth.com]
neck + + + + + +Pectus deformity + + + + + + + + +Cryptorchidism NA NA NA NA NA + +Skin changesKeratosis + + + + +Nevi/lentigines + + + + Caf-au-lait spots + Short stature2 SD + + + + + + + +>2 SD 1 SD + >1 SD Croonen et al. [docslide.com.br]
Early recognition of the syndrome based on classical association of dysmorphic face, heart defect, short/ webbed neck, pectus and short stature is essential for starting GH therapy and for appropriate genetic counseling. [healthdocbox.com]
Workup
This delay can present a diagnostic challenge; it is often a difficult decision whether or not to pursue further workup for entities such as optic gliomas. [escholarship.org]
However, the molecular genetic workup can be performed in two steps: MLPA, followed by sequencing of the coding regions and splice sites (Grimm et al 2012). [healthdocbox.com]
X-Ray
- Nephrolithiasis
Examples of other findings reported in isolated or only a few individuals include fifth finger clinodactyly, Chiari I malformation, hypotonia, cataract, nephrolithiasis, urethral meatal stenosis, pulmonic stenosis and mitral valve prolapse, paroxysmal [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Treatment
[medical citation needed] Treatment[edit] The prognosis of this condition is generally considered good with the appropriate treatment. [en.wikipedia.org]
Management and treatment Drug therapy should be considered for the behavioral manifestations of the disorder (ADHD). [orpha.net]
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Prognosis
Prognosis Given the current knowledge of disease manifestations and complications, the prognosis for patients with Legius syndrome is considered to be very good. The documents contained in this web site are presented for information purposes only. [orpha.net]
Etiology
Etiology Legius syndrome is caused by heterozygous inactivating mutations in the SPRED1 gene (15q14), involved in regulation of the RAS-MAPK signal transduction pathway. Nearly 100 different mutations in this gene have been identified. [orpha.net]
Epidemiology
Summary Epidemiology The prevalence of Legius syndrome is not known. Fewer than 200 cases have been reported to date. Prevalence may be higher than expected due to misdiagnosis of cases as neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1, see this term). [orpha.net]
Pathophysiology
Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, Pediatric Highly Intensive Care Unit, Università degli Studi di Milano, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy. [unboundmedicine.com]
This novel mechanism for the regulation of neurofibromin provides a molecular bridge for understanding the overlapping pathophysiology of NF1 and Legius syndrome. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Pathophysiology Genetics It is caused by mutations in the SPRED1 gene. [2] [3] [4] Differentiating Legius syndrome from other Diseases Neurofibromatosis type 1 Features common in neurofibromatosis - lisch nodules, bone abnormalities, neurofibromas, optic [wikidoc.org]
Impairments are discussed to be one of the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms of developmental disorders. [thieme-connect.com]
Prevention
Phacoemulsification may help prevent intraoperative and postoperative bleeding in patients with the syndrome. [popflock.com]
A dental examination should be performed early, and extensive preventive dental care is important. [socialstyrelsen.se]
[…] of Secondary Complications Age-appropriate developmental assessment and neuropsychiatric evaluations could potentially result in the initiation of therapies to prevent developmental and behavioral complications. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
PREVENTION There is no way to prevent the disorder other than to offer prenatal diagnostic testing to those at 50% risk of passing NF1 to a child. [childneurologyfoundation.org]
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