User:4321lia/Synpolydactyly
Synpolydactyly (SPD) is a joint presentation of syndactyly (fusion of digits) and polydactyly (production of supernumerary digits).[1][2]SPD affects both hands and feet, often occurring symmetrically on both body sides[3]. This is often a result of a mutation in the HOX D13 gene.[2]
Genetics
[edit]SPD follows an autosomal dominant inheritance pattern with incomplete penetrance and variable expressivity[1]. SPD included three subtypes, each affecting the central digits and outer toes and associated with distinct gene locations.
- SPD1 is associated with a rare allele in the HOXD13 gene, located on chromosome 2q31
- SPD2 is linked to the FBLN1 gene, located on chromosome 22q13.31
- SPD3 subtype's genetic cause remains unidentified but is located on chromosome 14q11.2–q12[3].
Currently SPD1 is the most studied variant, while causes of SPD2 and SPD3 lack research. SPD1 is usually caused by an unusual number of repeats of polyalanine at the start of the HOXD13 gene[4]. Specifically, the HOXD genes are needed early in limb bud development as well as the specification stage of the limbs[4]. The number of repeats have been found to be related to the degree to which the individual is affected[5]. For 6 polyalanine residues or less, the effects are mild. However, a larger number of polyalanine repeats in the gene causes more severe effects.
Over the past years genetic changes causing the HOXD13 gene to be shorter than normal have also been found among individuals[4]. More recently, research has found a single change in the code for the HOXD13 gene present in a family with synpolydactyly[6]. The study suggests that this genetic change causes an increase in osteoclasts, leading to the breakdown of bone. This is still an emerging area of research.
Symptoms
[edit]Synpolydactyly type 1 (SPD1), also known as syndactyly type II, is a genetic limb disorder caused by inheritance of at least one rare allele of the HOXD13 gene [7].
In individuals with one rare HOXD13 gene, common symptoms include fused third and fourth fingers, sometimes with an extra small finger within the webbing[8][9]. The feet may show skin webbing between the fourth and fifth toes. However, not all carriers display symptoms, a phenomenon known as incomplete penetrance [10].
People with two rare HOXD13 alleles experience finger fusions, as well as more severe symptoms such as significantly shortened hand and toe bones[11] , and the big toe can be noticeably long and angled inward[9]. Additionally, the metacarpal bones (hand) may take on the shape of carpal bones (wrist)[9][10]. These traits often include finger fusions but can vary widely [10] and overlap with symptoms of synpolydactyly, thus no single feature defines SPD1.
SPD1 symptoms vary widely among individuals and can be grouped them into varying levels of severity [2]: mild features in some heterozygous cases, common SPD1 traits that appear in both heterozygous and some homozygous individuals, and severe symptoms found only in homozygous cases. This range of symptoms suggests that additional genetic or environmental factors may play a role in influencing how the HOXD13 gene is expressed [8].
Management
[edit]Treatment options for synpolydactyly aim to improve both the functionality and aesthetics of the affected hands and feet. Mild cases may be managed by removing extra digits. Moderate cases often require surgical separation of fused digits and widening of the interdigital space to enhance mobility and appearance. Severe cases may need complex reconstructive procedures, such as repositioning bones and separating them, and skin grafting might also be necessary in some instances[12].
Post-surgical outcomes typically include reduced pain, improved mobility, and greater independence in daily activities[3].
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[edit]- ^ a b Goodman FR, Mundlos S, Muragaki Y, et al. Synpolydactyly phenotypes correlate with size of expansions in hoxd13 polyalanine tract. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 1997;94(14):7458-7463. doi:10.1073/pnas.94.14.7458
- ^ a b c Malik S, Grzeschik KH (February 2008). "Synpolydactyly: clinical and molecular advances". Clin. Genet. 73 (2): 113–20. doi:10.1111/j.1399-0004.2007.00935.x. PMID 18177473. S2CID 36196199.
- ^ a b c Xu W, Graham EM, Shubinets V, Mendenhall SD, Chang B, Lin IC. An evolution of the surgical management of Synpolydactyly. Annals of Plastic Surgery. 2023;90(6S). doi:10.1097/sap.0000000000003513
- ^ a b c Kurban M, Wajid M, Petukhova L, Shimomura Y, Christiano AM. A nonsense mutation in the HOXD13 gene underlies synpolydactyly with incomplete penetrance. Journal of Human Genetics. 2011;56(10):701-706. doi:10.1038/jhg.2011.84
- ^ Goodman FR, Mundlos S, Muragaki Y, et al. Synpolydactyly phenotypes correlate with size of expansions in hoxd13 polyalanine tract. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 1997;94(14):7458-7463. doi:10.1073/pnas.94.14.7458
- ^ Zhang L, Fang Z, Cheng G, He M, Lin Y. A novel hoxd13 mutation causes synpolydactyly and promotes osteoclast differentiation by regulating PSMAD5/p65/c-fos/rank axis. Cell Death & Disease. 2023;14(2). doi:10.1038/s41419-023-05681-8
- ^ Gottschalk A, Sczakiel HL, Hülsemann W, et al. Hoxd13-associated synpolydactyly: Extending and validating the genotypic and phenotypic spectrum with 38 new and 49 published families. Genetics in Medicine. 2023;25(11):100928. doi:10.1016/j.gim.2023.100928
- ^ a b Zaib T, Ji W, Saleem K, et al. A heterozygous duplication variant of the hoxd13 gene caused synpolydactyly type 1 with variable expressivity in a Chinese family. BMC Medical Genetics. 2019;20(1). doi:10.1186/s12881-019-0908-6
- ^ a b c Al-Qattan MM. A review of the phenotype of Synpolydactyly Type 1 in homozygous patients: Defining the relatively long and medially deviated big toe with/without cupping of the forefoot as a pathognomonic feature in the phenotype. BioMed Research International. 2020;2020:1-9. doi:10.1155/2020/2067186
- ^ a b c Ibrahim DM, Tayebi N, Knaus A, et al. A homozygous HOXD13 missense mutation causes a severe form of synpolydactyly with metacarpal to carpal transformation. American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A. 2015;170(3):615-621. doi:10.1002/ajmg.a.37464
- ^ Al-Qattan MM. Type II familial synpolydactyly: Report on two families with an emphasis on variations of expression. European Journal of Human Genetics. 2010;19(1):112-114. doi:10.1038/ejhg.2010.127
- ^ Zhou J, Chen Y, Cao K, et al. Functional classification and mutation analysis of a synpolydactyly kindred. Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine. 2014;8(5):1569-1574. doi:10.3892/etm.2014.1957