We report the unusual finding of velocardiofacial syndrome (VCF) in an unexplained 46,XX male. A microdeletion of 22q11.2 was confirmed by fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) analysis. Routine G-banded chromosome analysis revealed an XX sex chromosome constitution. FISH was performed using the SRY probe and failed to detect hybridization. The sex chromosome status of the patient was further investigated by PCR testing to screen for the presence of 24 distinct loci spanning the Y chromosome. PCR screening failed to detect any apparent Y chromosome material.
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Semin Thromb Hemost
January 2025
Department of Pediatrics, Oncology and Hematology, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland.
22q11.2 deletion syndrome (22q11.2DS) is one of the most common congenital malformation syndromes resulting from disrupted embryonic development of pharyngeal pouches.
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December 2024
Department of Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery, Children's Hospital of New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana.
An infant with DiGeorge syndrome, multiple comorbidities, and truncus arteriosus type II underwent repair complicated by heart block necessitating placement of a dual-chamber bipolar pacing system with right ventricular leads and subsequent resynchronization with placement of left ventricular apical pacing leads. Resynchronization therapy improved QRS duration from 180 ms to 100 ms and ejection fraction from 25% to 54% over the course of 4 weeks with gradual return to normal function and eventual discharge.
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January 2025
Institute for Biomedical Ethics, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland.
Introduction: 22q11 deletion syndrome (22q11DS) results from a microdeletion on chromosome 22 and is the most common microdeletion disorder in humans, affecting 1 in 2148 live births. Clinical manifestations vary widely among individuals and across different life stages. Effective management requires the involvement of a specialized multidisciplinary team.
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January 2025
Ear Institute, University College London, London, UK.
The 22q11.2 deletion is a risk factor for multiple psychiatric disorders including schizophrenia and also increases vulnerability to middle-ear problems that can cause hearing impairment. Up to 60% of deletion carriers experience hearing impairment and ~30% develop schizophrenia in adulthood.
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January 2025
General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia 750004, China.
Objective: To explore the clinical phenotype, pregnancy outcome and follow-up of fetuses with 15q11.2BP1-BP2 microdeletions in order to provide a basis for prenatal and reproductive consultation.
Methods: From March 2019 to December 2023, 20 fetuses who were diagnosed with 15q11.
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