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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
Vasquez-Hurst-Sotos syndrome is characterized by the association of X-linked [[Mental retardation|intellectual deficit]], [[hypogonadotropic hypogonadism]], [[gynecomastia]], [[facial dysmorphism]], [[obesity]], and [[short stature]]. <ref>http://www.orpha.net/consor/cgi-bin/OC_Exp.php?lng=EN&Expert=3423</ref> | Vasquez-Hurst-Sotos syndrome is characterized by the association of X-linked [[Mental retardation|intellectual deficit]], [[hypogonadotropic hypogonadism]], [[gynecomastia]], [[facial dysmorphism]], [[obesity]], and [[short stature]]. <ref>http://www.orpha.net/consor/cgi-bin/OC_Exp.php?lng=EN&Expert=3423</ref> | ||
==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). | 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. | ||
==References== | ==References== |
Revision as of 16:01, 30 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.