Neonatal diagnosis of ACTA2-related disease: A case report and review of literature.

Multisystemic smooth muscle dysfunction syndrome (MSMDS, OMIM # 613834) is a rare autosomal dominant condition caused by pathogenetic variants of ACTA2 gene that result in impaired muscle contraction. MSMDS is characterized by an increased susceptibility to aneurismal dilatations and dissections, patent ductus arteriosus, early onset coronary artery disease, congenital mydriasis, chronic interstitial lung disease, hypoperistalsis, hydrops of gall bladder, and hypotonic bladder. Here, we report an early diagnosis of a MSMDS related to ACTA2 p.

A pediatric case of TEK-Related malformations and marfanoid habitus: an incidental finding or a feature?

Vascular malformations encompass a wide range of complex vascular lesions. Due to the extreme variability of clinical presentation, classification and their related syndromes presents a challenge. Here we describe a case of a boy presenting with Marfanoid habitus, cutaneous vascular malformations, and severe acute anemia due to ileal venous malformations.

Expanding the spectrum of Gorham Stout disease exploring a single center pediatric case series.

Gorham-Stout Disease (GSD), also named vanishing bone disease, is an ultrarare condition characterized by progressive osteolysis with intraosseous lymphatic vessel proliferation and bone cortical loss. So far, about 300 cases have been reported. It may occur at any age but more commonly affects children and young adults.