Decoding the Neurodevelopment and Seizure Puzzle : A Pediatric Case of DYRK1A Gene Mutation and Autosomal Dominant Mental Retardation Type 7

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Autosomal Dominant Mental Retardation Type 7 is a disorder caused by pathogenic variants in the DYRK1A gene. Clinical features associated with this gene mutation include focal dysmorphism, developmental delay, and epilepsy. In this report, we present a case of an 8-year-old boy with a DYRK1A gene mutation, whose clinical manifestations underscore the rarity and clinical challenges of this genetic condition. The patient is a known case of global developmental delay with intractable epilepsy on multiple anti-epileptic medications. Upon examination, the patient showed delayed developmental milestones, hypotonia with brisk deep tendon reflexes, as well as dysmorphic features in the form of microcephaly, deep-set eyes, prominent ears, and a short nose. MRI was done, and findings were suggestive of a DYRK1A gene mutation. The diagnosis was later confirmed by Whole Exome Sequencing (WES). Our report aims to contribute to the growing knowledge about DYRK1A mutations, facilitating a better understanding of the associated clinical features and implications for patient care.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:16

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Cureus - 16(2024), 4 vom: 28. Apr., Seite e57460

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Aldoseri, Abdulrahman A [VerfasserIn]
Buhaza, Rashed N [VerfasserIn]
Jadah, Raafat Hammad Seroor [VerfasserIn]

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Case Reports
Chromosome
Dyrk1a
Epilepsy
Gene mutations
Neurodevelopment
Seizure

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Date Revised 04.04.2024

published: Electronic-eCollection

Citation Status PubMed-not-MEDLINE

doi:

10.7759/cureus.57460

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NLM370562216