| Literature DB >> 27034553 |
Lucas R Philipp1, Fred H Rodriguez1.
Abstract
Timothy syndrome (TS) is a rare, multisystem disorder most commonly associated with profound QTc prolongation and cutaneous dysmorphia arising from mutations of the L-type calcium channel. We present a case of a 12-day-old newborn who presented with respiratory distress and cyanosis. Diagnostic workup was notable for multiple cardiac abnormalities, and genetic analysis was consistent with an exon 8 mutation of the CACNA1C gene, which is diagnostic for TS type 2 (atypical TS). This patient presented with a novel constellation of symptoms, without dysmorphic features, and with a more moderate QTc interval. The heterogeneity of phenotypes suggests that this disorder may be characterized by variable expressivity or a spectrum of disease rather than a clearly defined syndrome.Entities:
Year: 2016 PMID: 27034553 PMCID: PMC4790555 DOI: 10.1080/08998280.2016.11929398
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent) ISSN: 0899-8280