ba0005p244 | Genetics and Epigenetics | ECTS2016
Palagano Eleonora
, Zuccarini Giulia
, Mantero Stefano
, Conte Daniele
, Angius Andrea
, Uva Paolo
, Prontera Paolo
, Vezzoni Paolo
, Villa Anna
, Merlo Giorgio
, Sobacchi Cristina
Acrofrontofacionasal Dysostosis type 1 (AFFND1) is a rare human syndrome (estimated prevalence lower than 1:1,000,000), characterized by bone abnormalities in addition to other multiple congenital anomalies and intellectual disability. Only four AFFND1 families, three of Brazilian and one of Indian origin, have been described so far and an autosomal recessive pattern of inheritance has been suggested. The patients are severely affected: the main clinical features are intellect...