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==Overview==
'''Loeys-Dietz syndrome''' is a recently-discovered [[autosomal dominant]] genetic [[syndrome]] which has many features similar to [[Marfan syndrome]], but which is caused by [[mutation]]s in the genes encoding [[transforming growth factor]] beta receptor 1 (''[[TGFBR1]]'') or 2 (''[[TGFBR2]]'').<ref>{{cite journal |author=Loeys BL, Schwarze U, Holm T, ''et al'' |title=Aneurysm syndromes caused by mutations in the TGF-beta receptor |journal=N. Engl. J. Med. |volume=355 |issue=8 |pages=788–98 |year=2006 |pmid=16928994 |doi=10.1056/NEJMoa055695}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal |author=LeMaire SA, Pannu H, Tran-Fadulu V, Carter SA, Coselli JS, Milewicz DM |title=Severe aortic and arterial aneurysms associated with a TGFBR2 mutation |journal=Nature clinical practice. Cardiovascular medicine |volume=4 |issue=3 |pages=167–71 |year=2007 |pmid=17330129 |doi=10.1038/ncpcardio0797 |url=http://www.nature.com/ncpcardio/journal/v4/n3/full/ncpcardio0797.html |pmc=2561071}}</ref><ref name="pmid15731757">{{cite journal |author=Loeys BL, Chen J, Neptune ER, ''et al'' |title=A syndrome of altered cardiovascular, craniofacial, neurocognitive and skeletal development caused by mutations in TGFBR1 or TGFBR2 |journal=Nat. Genet. |volume=37 |issue=3 |pages=275–81 |year=2005 |month=March |pmid=15731757 |doi=10.1038/ng1511}}</ref>
 
It was identified and characterized by [[United States of America|American]] physician Harry C. Dietz and [[Belgium|Belgian]] physician Bart L. Loeys, for whom it is named.
 
==Types==
There are currently two forms of Loeys-Dietz syndrome which are further subdivided into another two forms. The table below will better summarize this:
 
{| class="wikitable"
| '''Type ''' || '''Gene''' || '''[[Locus (genetics)|Locus]]''' || '''[[OMIM]]''' ||  '''Description'''
|-
| 1A || [[TGFBR1]] || 9q22 || {{OMIM2|609192}} || Also known as Furlong disease
|-
| 1B || [[TGFBR2]] || 3p22 || {{OMIM2|610168}} ||
|-
| 2A || TGFBR1 || 9q22 || {{OMIM2|608967}} ||
|-
| 2B || TGFBR2 || 3p22 || {{OMIM2|610380}} || Previously known as Marfan syndrome type 2
|-
|}
 
==Symptoms==
The main clinical characteristics include:
 
*Widely spaced eyes (orbital [[hypertelorism]])
*[[Cleft palate]] or [[bifid uvula]] (a split in the tissue that hangs down in the back of the throat)
*Aortic and arterial aneurysms/dissections with [[tortuosity]] (corkscrew structure) of the arteries.
 
Other findings can include:
 
*[[Scoliosis]]
*Indented or protruding chest wall ([[pectus excavatum]] or [[pectus carinatum]])
*Contractures of fingers and toes ([[camptodactyly]])
*Long fingers and lax joints
*[[Club foot]]
*Premature fusion of the skull bones ([[craniosynostosis]])
*Joint hypermobility
*Congenital heart problems including [[patent ductus arteriosus]] (connection between the aorta and the lung circulation) and [[atrial septal defect]] (connection between heart chambers)
*Translucency of the skin with velvety texture
*Abnormal junction of the brain and medulla ([[Arnold-Chiari malformation]])
*Bicuspid [[aortic valves]]
 
Many of the physical findings typical in Loeys-Dietz syndrome are also found in Marfan syndrome cases, including increased risk of [[ascending aortic aneurysm]] and [[aortic dissection]], abnormally long limbs and fingers, and [[dural ectasia]] (a gradual stretching and weakening of the [[dura mater]] that can cause abdominal and leg pain). However, it also has some additional traits not typical of Marfan patients, including widely spaced eyes, a split [[uvula]] in the back of the throat, and skin findings such as easy [[bruise|bruising]] or abnormal [[scar]]s.
 
==Treatment==
 
As there is no known cure, Loeys-Dietz syndrome is a lifelong condition. Due to the high risk of death from aortic aneurysm rupture, patients should be followed closely to monitor aneurysm formation, which can then be corrected with [[vascular surgery]].
 
Previous research in laboratory [[mouse|mice]] has suggested that the [[angiotensin II receptor antagonist]] [[losartan]], which appears to block TGF-beta activity, can slow or halt the formation of aortic aneurysms in Marfan syndrome. A large [[clinical trial]] sponsored by the [[National Institutes of Health]] is currently underway to explore the use of losartan to prevent aneurysms in Marfan syndrome patients. Both Marfan syndrome and Loeys-Dietz syndrome are associated with increased TGF-beta signaling in the vessel wall. Therefore, losartan also holds promise for the treatment of Loeys-Dietz syndrome.
 
== See also ==
* [[List of cutaneous conditions]]
 
==References==
{{reflist}}
 
==External links==
*[http://www.loeysdietz.org/ Loeys-Dietz Syndrome Foundation]
*[http://www.lds-syndrome.net/ orphan.net LDS-Syndrome]
*[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/bookshelf/br.fcgi?book=gene&part=loeys-dietz  GeneReview/NIH/UW entry on Loeys-Dietz Syndrome]
*[http://www.loeys-dietzsyndromecanada.org/ Loeys-Dietz Syndrome Canada]
*[http://www.cleftsmile.org Cleft Lip and Palate Foundation of Smiles]
 
{{Receptor deficiencies}}
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[[pl:Zespół Loeysa-Dietza]]


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Loeys-Dietz syndrome is a recently-discovered autosomal dominant genetic syndrome which has many features similar to Marfan syndrome, but which is caused by mutations in the genes encoding transforming growth factor beta receptor 1 (TGFBR1) or 2 (TGFBR2).[1][2][3]

It was identified and characterized by American physician Harry C. Dietz and Belgian physician Bart L. Loeys, for whom it is named.

Types

There are currently two forms of Loeys-Dietz syndrome which are further subdivided into another two forms. The table below will better summarize this:

Type Gene Locus OMIM Description
1A TGFBR1 9q22 609192 Also known as Furlong disease
1B TGFBR2 3p22 610168
2A TGFBR1 9q22 608967
2B TGFBR2 3p22 610380 Previously known as Marfan syndrome type 2

Symptoms

The main clinical characteristics include:

  • Widely spaced eyes (orbital hypertelorism)
  • Cleft palate or bifid uvula (a split in the tissue that hangs down in the back of the throat)
  • Aortic and arterial aneurysms/dissections with tortuosity (corkscrew structure) of the arteries.

Other findings can include:

Many of the physical findings typical in Loeys-Dietz syndrome are also found in Marfan syndrome cases, including increased risk of ascending aortic aneurysm and aortic dissection, abnormally long limbs and fingers, and dural ectasia (a gradual stretching and weakening of the dura mater that can cause abdominal and leg pain). However, it also has some additional traits not typical of Marfan patients, including widely spaced eyes, a split uvula in the back of the throat, and skin findings such as easy bruising or abnormal scars.

Treatment

As there is no known cure, Loeys-Dietz syndrome is a lifelong condition. Due to the high risk of death from aortic aneurysm rupture, patients should be followed closely to monitor aneurysm formation, which can then be corrected with vascular surgery.

Previous research in laboratory mice has suggested that the angiotensin II receptor antagonist losartan, which appears to block TGF-beta activity, can slow or halt the formation of aortic aneurysms in Marfan syndrome. A large clinical trial sponsored by the National Institutes of Health is currently underway to explore the use of losartan to prevent aneurysms in Marfan syndrome patients. Both Marfan syndrome and Loeys-Dietz syndrome are associated with increased TGF-beta signaling in the vessel wall. Therefore, losartan also holds promise for the treatment of Loeys-Dietz syndrome.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Loeys BL, Schwarze U, Holm T; et al. (2006). "Aneurysm syndromes caused by mutations in the TGF-beta receptor". N. Engl. J. Med. 355 (8): 788–98. doi:10.1056/NEJMoa055695. PMID 16928994.
  2. ↑ LeMaire SA, Pannu H, Tran-Fadulu V, Carter SA, Coselli JS, Milewicz DM (2007). "Severe aortic and arterial aneurysms associated with a TGFBR2 mutation". Nature clinical practice. Cardiovascular medicine. 4 (3): 167–71. doi:10.1038/ncpcardio0797. PMC 2561071. PMID 17330129.
  3. ↑ Loeys BL, Chen J, Neptune ER; et al. (2005). "A syndrome of altered cardiovascular, craniofacial, neurocognitive and skeletal development caused by mutations in TGFBR1 or TGFBR2". Nat. Genet. 37 (3): 275–81. doi:10.1038/ng1511. PMID 15731757. Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)

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