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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Moises Romo M.D.
Overview
Aicardi syndrome is a rare malformation characterized by the partial or total absence of the corpus callosum, the presence of retinal abnormalities, and seizures in the form of infantile spasms. Physical examination demonstrate microcephaly, axial hypotonia, and appendicular hypertonia with spasticity. Aicardi syndrome is an inherited X-linked dominant disorder trait that is incompatible with life in males.
Historical Perspective
- In 1946, Krause described a 2-months old girl with seizures, mental retardation, and microcephalus which later died from pneumonia.[1]
- In 1959, Klein described in an article called "The Pathogenesis of an Atypical Coloboma of the Choroid" an almost identical case of a 2-months old girls with same clinical and anatomopathologic findings as Krause.[2]
- Aicardi syndrome was first fully described by the French neurologist Jean Aicardi in 1965 in his article "A new syndrome: Spasm in flexion, Callosal agenesis, Ocular abnormalities".[3][4]
- Historically, Aicardi syndrome was characterized by the triad of infantile spasms, chorioretinal lacunae and agenesis of the corpus callosum.[4]
Classification
- There is no established system for classification of Aicardi syndrome.
Pathosphysiology
Genetics
- The mutated gene in Aicardi syndrome has not been identified.[5]
- It is thought that Aicardi syndrome is caused by de novo mutations in X-chromosome that cause its inactivation. There are no reported cases of transmitted deffective X chromosome. [6]
- Attempts to identify the mutated gene in Aicardi syndrome by X-chromosome DNA microarrays, comparative hybridization, and genome sequencing have been unsuccessfull.[7][8]
- Most of the cases, Aicardi syndrome appears to be lethal in males with only one X chromosome.[5]
- Rare cases of males with Aicardi syndrome have been reported, these present with a XXY karyotype (Klinefelter syndrome).[9][10] Cases with XY karyotype are thought to be caused by mosaicisms.[11][12]
Causes
- The cause of Aicardi syndrome has not been identified. Due to almost exclisive involvement to females, it is thought that causative mutation is located in X chromosome, but this altered gene has not been identified.[13]
Differentiating Aicardi syndrome from Other Diseases
- Aicardi syndrome must be differentiated from other diseases, such as:
- Agenesis of the corpus callosum. Is a rare congenital (may be inherited) condition characterized by early onset of seizures since the first weeks of life, failure to thrive, and or hydrocephalus.[14] Aicardi syndrome may be compossed by abcense corpus callosum, but not necessarly all agenesis are Aicardi syndrome.[15]
- Microcephaly. Is a congenital defect present in most of the cases of Aicardi syndrome, but may be as well an isolated condition.
- Neuronal migration disorders. Are congenital conditions that lead to developement abnormalities in brain structure. These include lissencephaly, heterotopia, polymicrogyria, focal cortical dysplasia, and Aicardi syndrome.[16]
- Oculocerebrocutaneous syndrome (OCCS).[17]
- Infantile spasms.
Epidemiology and Demographics
- Aicardi syndrome is a very rare condition. A precise prevalence and incidence have not been calculated.
- Around 500 cases of Aicardi syndrome have been reported worldwide.
- The incidence of Aicardi syndrome has been estimated between 1:105,000 and 1:167,000 in the United States and between 1:93,000 and 1:99,000 in some European countries.[18][19]
- The prevalence of Aicardi syndrome in the United States has been calculated to be over 853 in the US and over 4,000 worldwide.[18][19]
Gender
- Females are more commonly affected with Aicardi syndrome than males.[5]
Age[edit | edit source]
- Aicardi syndrome is a congenital disorder, but most cases are identified around 5 months of age.
Race[edit | edit source]
Risk Factors
- There are no recognized risk factors associated with Aicardi syndrome developement.
Screening
- Since the vast majority of Aicardi syndrome cases are caused by de novo mutations, there is no indication for screening in family members of an affected patient. There is only 1% chance that a sibling of an affected individual will have the disease.
- Females with Aicardi syndrome have 50% of chances to transmit the affected allele to offspring, while conceptuses in males are nonviable.
- Some features from Aicardi syndrome may be detected by prenatal ultrasound.
- Molecular genetic testing is not feasible due to the unawareness of the responsible gene mutation.
Natural History, Complications, Prognosis
- Prognosis for Aicardi syndrome is variable, with the mean age of death about 8.3 years and the median age of death about 18.5 years.[5][21][22]
- Most of affected females are apparently normal at birth and present infantile spasms around the age of 3 months.
- The majority of females with Aicardi syndrome develope seizures before age 1.[23]
- The majority of patients with [disease name] remain asymptomatic for [duration/years].
- Early clinical features include [manifestation 1], [manifestation 2], and [manifestation 3].
- If left untreated, [#%] of patients with [disease name] may progress to develop [manifestation 1], [manifestation 2], and [manifestation 3].
- Common complications of [disease name] include [complication 1], [complication 2], and [complication 3].
- Prognosis is generally [excellent/good/poor], and the [1/5/10year mortality/survival rate] of patients with [disease name] is approximately [#%].
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Criteria
- The diagnosis of Aicardi syndrome according to Sutton et al.[24] (modified from Aicardi 1999[25])is made by the presence of all 3 classic features or 2 classic features plus 2 major features; in addition there are supporting features that make diagnosis more reliable.[26]
| Classic features | Agenesis of the corpus callosum |
|---|---|
| Infantile spasms | |
| Distinctive chorioretinal lacunae | |
| Major features | Cortical malformations |
| Periventricular and subcortical heterotopia | |
| Cysts around third cerebral ventricle and/or choroid plexus | |
| Optic disc/nerve coloboma or hypoplasia | |
| Supporting features | Vertebral and rib abnormalities |
| Microphthalmia | |
| "Split-brain" EEG | |
| Gross cerebral hemispheric asymmetry | |
| Vascular malformations or vascular malignancy |
History and Symptoms
- Symptoms of Aicardi syndrome may include the following:
- [symptom 1]
- [symptom 2]
- [symptom 3]
- [symptom 4]
- [symptom 5]
- [symptom 6]
Physical Examination
- The following characteristics have been present among the reported cases of Aicardi syndrome, it should be noted that most of these features are not present and do not confirm the diagnostic criteria:
Neurologic
- Axial hypotonia[27]
- Appendicular hypertonia with spasticity[27]
- Brisk deep tendon reflexes[27]
- Hemiparesis
- With or without intellectual disability[28][29]
- Nystagmus
Ophthalmologic
- Chorioretinal lacunae[30][31]
- Unilateral microphthalmia
- Optic nerve coloboma
- Detached retina
- Optic nerve dysplasia or hypoplasia
- Persistent fetal vasculature
Craniofacial
- Microcephaly
- Short philtrum
- Prominent premaxilla
- Large ears
- Sparse lateral eyebrows[32]
- Plagiocephaly
- Cleft lip and palate
Skeletal
- Costovertebral defects (hemivertebrae, block vertebrae, fused vertebrae, and missing ribs)
- Scoliosis[33]
- Hip dysplasia
Gastrointestinal
Extremities
Dermatologic
- Vascular malformations[35]
- Pigmentary lesions[35]
Tumors/malignancies
- Choroid plexus papillomas[36][37]
- Also lipomas, angiosarcomas, hepatoblastomas, intestinal polyposis, embryonal carcinomas,and large-cell medulloblastomas has been reported[38][39][35]
Endocrine
Laboratory Findings
- There are no specific laboratory findings associated with Aicardi syndrome.
EEG
- EEG findings associated with Aicardi syndrome include asynchronous multifocal epileptiform defects with breach subduing and separation between the two hemispheres (split-brain).
Electrocardiogram
- There are no electrocardiogram findings associated with Aicardi syndrome.
X-ray
Echocardiography or Ultrasound
- There are no characteristic echocardiography/ultrasound findings associated with Aicardi syndrome.
CT scan
- CT scan of the head in Aicardi syndrome reveals agenesis of the corpus callosum.
- CT scan of the head in Aicardi syndrome may reveal cortical malformations, periventricular cysts around the third ventricle, choroid plexus, and periventricular and subcortical heterotopia, porencephalic cysts, hydrocephalus, and gross cerebral hemispheric asymmetry.
MRI
- MRI of the head in Aicardi syndrome reveals agenesis of the corpus callosum.
- MRI of the head in Aicardi syndrome may reveal cortical malformations, periventricular cysts around the third ventricle, choroid plexus, periventricular and subcortical heterotopia, porencephalic cysts, hydrocephalus, and gross cerebral hemispheric asymmetry.
Other Imaging Findings
There are no other imaging findings associated with Aicardi syndrome.
Other Diagnostic Studies
There are no other diagnostic studies associated with Aicardi syndrome.
Treatment
Medical Therapy
- Tere is no treatment for Aicardi syndrome; the mainstay of therapy is supportive care.
- Antiepileptic medications are used to control these challenging episodes, although studies have demonstrated that no antiepileptic drug works for all cases of Aicardi syndrome and that many times it is necessary to use more than one type.[20]
- Thre has been shown improvement with the use of vigabatrin and vagus nerve stimulation.[40]
- Physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and ocular therapy should be started as soon as possible.[40]
Surgery
- Corrective surgery may be performed in patients with severe scoliosis.
- Patients with hydrocephalus have shown improvement with resection of large choroid plexus papillomas and shunt insertions.[40]
Prevention
- There are no primary preventive measures available for Aicardi syndrome.[41]
- Secondary preventive measures include routine dermatologic, gastrointestinal, and orthopedic evaluations to monitor for malignancies, gastrointestinal problems, and degree of scoliosis respectively.[41]
Support Organizations
Aicardi Syndrome Foundation Support and information for families caring for children with Aicardi Syndrome.
A.A.L Syndrome d'Aicardi
Sindrome di Aicardi
References
- ↑ KRAUSE AC (October 1946). "Congenital encephalo-ophthalmic dysplasia". Arch Ophthal. 36 (4): 387–44. doi:10.1001/archopht.1946.00890210395001. PMID 21002031.
- ↑ KLIEN BA (November 1959). "The pathogenesis of some atypical colobomas of the choroid". Am. J. Ophthalmol. 48: 597–607. doi:10.1016/0002-9394(59)90450-7. PMID 14409836.
- ↑ Wong, Bibiana K. Y.; Sutton, V. Reid (2018). "Aicardi syndrome, an unsolved mystery: Review of diagnostic features, previous attempts, and future opportunities for genetic examination". American Journal of Medical Genetics Part C: Seminars in Medical Genetics. doi:10.1002/ajmg.c.31658. ISSN 1552-4868.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "www.int-pediatrics.org" (PDF).
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Adam MP, Ardinger HH, Pagon RA, Wallace SE, Bean L, Stephens K, Amemiya A, Sutton VR, Van den Veyver IB. PMID 20301555. Vancouver style error: initials (help); Missing or empty
|title=(help) - ↑ Van den Veyver IB (2002). "Microphthalmia with linear skin defects (MLS), Aicardi, and Goltz syndromes: are they related X-linked dominant male-lethal disorders?". Cytogenet. Genome Res. 99 (1–4): 289–96. doi:10.1159/000071606. PMID 12900577.
- ↑ Wang X, Sutton VR, Eble TN, Lewis RA, Gunaratne P, Patel A, Van den Veyver IB (October 2009). "A genome-wide screen for copy number alterations in Aicardi syndrome". Am. J. Med. Genet. A. 149A (10): 2113–21. doi:10.1002/ajmg.a.32976. PMC 3640635. PMID 19760649.
- ↑ Yilmaz S, Fontaine H, Brochet K, Grégoire MJ, Devignes MD, Schaff JL, Philippe C, Nemos C, McGregor JL, Jonveaux P (2007). "Screening of subtle copy number changes in Aicardi syndrome patients with a high resolution X chromosome array-CGH". Eur J Med Genet. 50 (5): 386–91. doi:10.1016/j.ejmg.2007.05.006. PMID 17625997.
- ↑ Zubairi MS, Carter RF, Ronen GM (February 2009). "A male phenotype with Aicardi syndrome". J. Child Neurol. 24 (2): 204–7. doi:10.1177/0883073808322337. PMID 19182158.
- ↑ Shetty J, Fraser J, Goudie D, Kirkpatrick M (July 2014). "Aicardi syndrome in a 47 XXY male - a variable developmental phenotype?". Eur. J. Paediatr. Neurol. 18 (4): 529–31. doi:10.1016/j.ejpn.2014.03.004. PMID 24657013.
- ↑ Chappelow AV, Reid J, Parikh S, Traboulsi EI (December 2008). "Aicardi syndrome in a genotypic male". Ophthalmic Genet. 29 (4): 181–3. doi:10.1080/13816810802320209. PMID 19005990.
- ↑ Anderson S, Menten B, Kogelenberg M, Robertson S, Waginger M, Mentzel HJ, Brandl U, Skirl G, Willems P (February 2009). "Aicardi syndrome in a male patient". Neuropediatrics. 40 (1): 39–42. doi:10.1055/s-0029-1220760. PMID 19639527. Vancouver style error: initials (help)
- ↑ "Aicardi Syndrome - GeneReviews® - NCBI Bookshelf".
- ↑ Barkovich AJ, Simon EM, Walsh CA (January 2001). "Callosal agenesis with cyst: a better understanding and new classification". Neurology. 56 (2): 220–7. doi:10.1212/wnl.56.2.220. PMID 11160959.
- ↑ "Agenesis of Corpus Callosum - NORD (National Organization for Rare Disorders)".
- ↑ Guerrini, Renzo; Parrini, Elena (2010). "Neuronal migration disorders". Neurobiology of Disease. 38 (2): 154–166. doi:10.1016/j.nbd.2009.02.008. ISSN 0969-9961.
- ↑ Moog U, Jones MC, Bird LM, Dobyns WB (December 2005). "Oculocerebrocutaneous syndrome: the brain malformation defines a core phenotype". J. Med. Genet. 42 (12): 913–21. doi:10.1136/jmg.2005.031369. PMC 1735958. PMID 15879499.
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 Kroner BL, Preiss LR, Ardini MA, Gaillard WD (May 2008). "New incidence, prevalence, and survival of Aicardi syndrome from 408 cases". J. Child Neurol. 23 (5): 531–5. doi:10.1177/0883073807309782. PMID 18182643.
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 Adam MP, Ardinger HH, Pagon RA, Wallace SE, Bean L, Stephens K, Amemiya A, Sutton VR, Van den Veyver IB. PMID 20301555. Vancouver style error: initials (help); Missing or empty
|title=(help) - ↑ 20.0 20.1 "Aicardi Syndrome - NORD (National Organization for Rare Disorders)".
- ↑ Kroner BL, Preiss LR, Ardini MA, Gaillard WD (May 2008). "New incidence, prevalence, and survival of Aicardi syndrome from 408 cases". J. Child Neurol. 23 (5): 531–5. doi:10.1177/0883073807309782. PMID 18182643.
- ↑ 22.0 22.1 22.2 Glasmacher MA, Sutton VR, Hopkins B, Eble T, Lewis RA, Park Parsons D, Van den Veyver IB (February 2007). "Phenotype and management of Aicardi syndrome: new findings from a survey of 69 children". J. Child Neurol. 22 (2): 176–84. doi:10.1177/0883073807300298. PMID 17621479.
- ↑ Adam MP, Ardinger HH, Pagon RA, Wallace SE, Bean L, Stephens K, Amemiya A, Sutton VR, Van den Veyver IB. PMID 20301555. Vancouver style error: initials (help); Missing or empty
|title=(help) - ↑ Sutton VR, Hopkins BJ, Eble TN, Gambhir N, Lewis RA, Van den Veyver IB (October 2005). "Facial and physical features of Aicardi syndrome: infants to teenagers". Am. J. Med. Genet. A. 138A (3): 254–8. doi:10.1002/ajmg.a.30963. PMID 16158440.
- ↑ "www.int-pediatrics.org" (PDF).
- ↑ Adam MP, Ardinger HH, Pagon RA, Wallace SE, Bean L, Stephens K, Amemiya A, Sutton VR, Van den Veyver IB. PMID 20301555. Vancouver style error: initials (help); Missing or empty
|title=(help) - ↑ 27.0 27.1 27.2 Aicardi J (April 2005). "Aicardi syndrome". Brain Dev. 27 (3): 164–71. doi:10.1016/j.braindev.2003.11.011. PMID 15737696.
- ↑ Yacoub M, Missaoui N, Tabarli B, Ghorbel M, Tlili K, Selmi H, Essoussi A (June 2003). "[Aicardi syndrome with favorable outcome]". Arch Pediatr (in French). 10 (6): 530–2. doi:10.1016/s0929-693x(03)00095-2. PMID 12915018.
- ↑ Grosso S, Lasorella G, Russo A, Galluzzi P, Morgese G, Balestri P (August 2007). "Aicardi syndrome with favorable outcome: case report and review". Brain Dev. 29 (7): 443–6. doi:10.1016/j.braindev.2006.11.011. PMID 17207597.
- ↑ Donnenfeld AE, Packer RJ, Zackai EH, Chee CM, Sellinger B, Emanuel BS (April 1989). "Clinical, cytogenetic, and pedigree findings in 18 cases of Aicardi syndrome". Am. J. Med. Genet. 32 (4): 461–7. doi:10.1002/ajmg.1320320405. PMID 2773986.
- ↑ Palmér L, Zetterlund B, Hård AL, Steneryd K, Kyllerman M (June 2006). "Aicardi syndrome: presentation at onset in Swedish children born in 1975-2002". Neuropediatrics. 37 (3): 154–8. doi:10.1055/s-2006-924486. PMID 16967367.
- ↑ Sutton VR, Hopkins BJ, Eble TN, Gambhir N, Lewis RA, Van den Veyver IB (October 2005). "Facial and physical features of Aicardi syndrome: infants to teenagers". Am. J. Med. Genet. A. 138A (3): 254–8. doi:10.1002/ajmg.a.30963. PMID 16158440.
- ↑ Donnenfeld AE, Packer RJ, Zackai EH, Chee CM, Sellinger B, Emanuel BS (April 1989). "Clinical, cytogenetic, and pedigree findings in 18 cases of Aicardi syndrome". Am. J. Med. Genet. 32 (4): 461–7. doi:10.1002/ajmg.1320320405. PMID 2773986.
- ↑ Glasmacher MA, Sutton VR, Hopkins B, Eble T, Lewis RA, Park Parsons D, Van den Veyver IB (February 2007). "Phenotype and management of Aicardi syndrome: new findings from a survey of 69 children". J. Child Neurol. 22 (2): 176–84. doi:10.1177/0883073807300298. PMID 17621479.
- ↑ 35.0 35.1 35.2 35.3 Sutton VR, Hopkins BJ, Eble TN, Gambhir N, Lewis RA, Van den Veyver IB (October 2005). "Facial and physical features of Aicardi syndrome: infants to teenagers". Am. J. Med. Genet. A. 138A (3): 254–8. doi:10.1002/ajmg.a.30963. PMID 16158440.
- ↑ Taggard DA, Menezes AH (October 2000). "Three choroid plexus papillomas in a patient with Aicardi syndrome. A case report". Pediatr Neurosurg. 33 (4): 219–23. doi:10.1159/000055956. PMID 11124640.
- ↑ Pianetti Filho G, Fonseca LF, da Silva MC (December 2002). "Choroid plexus papilloma and Aicardi syndrome: case report". Arq Neuropsiquiatr. 60 (4): 1008–10. doi:10.1590/s0004-282x2002000600023. PMID 12563397.
- ↑ Kamien BA, Gabbett MT (August 2009). "Aicardi syndrome associated with hepatoblastoma and pulmonary sequestration". Am. J. Med. Genet. A. 149A (8): 1850–2. doi:10.1002/ajmg.a.32985. PMID 19610089.
- ↑ Palmér L, Nordborg C, Steneryd K, Aman P, Kyllerman M (October 2004). "Large-cell medulloblastoma in Aicardi syndrome. Case report and literature review". Neuropediatrics. 35 (5): 307–11. doi:10.1055/s-2004-821253. PMID 15534766.
- ↑ 40.0 40.1 40.2 Adam MP, Ardinger HH, Pagon RA, Wallace SE, Bean L, Stephens K, Amemiya A, Sutton VR, Van den Veyver IB. PMID 20301555. Vancouver style error: initials (help); Missing or empty
|title=(help) - ↑ 41.0 41.1 Adam MP, Ardinger HH, Pagon RA, Wallace SE, Bean L, Stephens K, Amemiya A, Sutton VR, Van den Veyver IB. PMID 20301555. Vancouver style error: initials (help); Missing or empty
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