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==Pathophysiology== | ==Pathophysiology== | ||
=== Genetics === | === Genetics === | ||
Transmission appears to be X-linked recessive. | Transmission appears to be [[X-linked recessive]]. | ||
This syndrome may belong to the group of X-linked intellectual deficit-hypotonic facies syndromes caused by mutations in the [[ATRX]] gene (Xq21.1). | |||
== Epidemiology and Demographics == | == Epidemiology and Demographics == | ||
It has been described in five males from four generations of one family. | It has been described in five males from four generations of one family. | ||
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[[Category:Disease]] | [[Category:Disease]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:46, 31 July 2012
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Assosciate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Prashanth Saddala M.B.B.S
Synonyms and keywords: Hypogonadism - gynecomastia - X-linked intellectual deficit
Overview
Vasquez-Hurst-Sotos syndrome is characterized by the association of X-linked intellectual deficit, hypogonadotropic hypogonadism, gynecomastia, facial dysmorphism, obesity, and short stature. [1]
Pathophysiology
Genetics
Transmission appears to be X-linked recessive.
This syndrome may belong to the group of X-linked intellectual deficit-hypotonic facies syndromes caused by mutations in the ATRX gene (Xq21.1).
Epidemiology and Demographics
It has been described in five males from four generations of one family.