Skeletal abnormalities of the upper limbs--neonatal diagnosis of 49,XXXXY syndrome

Gene. 2012 Oct 15;508(1):117-20. doi: 10.1016/j.gene.2012.07.053.

Abstract

A case of neonatal diagnosis of 49,XXXXY syndrome is presented. Clinical identification was prompted by a bilateral thickening of the radioulnar joints and X-ray imaging disclosing almost complete radioulnar synostosis. Conventional karyotyping was initiated and revealed a karyotype of 49,XXXXY. Previously reported neonatal symptoms such as low birth weight, muscular hypotonia, or genital malformations were absent in this case. Microsatellite analysis showed two different X chromosomes each present in two copies, supporting that the four X chromosomes had arisen from a nondisjunction in maternal meiosis I followed by a second nondisjunction involving both X chromosomes in meiosis II. Multidisciplinary follow-up was organised to ensure timely recognition of associated complications. Early awareness of the diagnosis may offer a potential benefit regarding outcome.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abnormalities, Multiple / diagnosis*
  • Abnormalities, Multiple / genetics*
  • Chromosomes, Human, X / genetics*
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Muscle, Skeletal / abnormalities*
  • Muscle, Skeletal / pathology*
  • Neonatal Screening*
  • Syndrome
  • Upper Extremity / pathology*