Behavioral Conditions Flashcards
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What type of condition is Lesch-Nyhan
Inborn error of metabolism (purine salvage pathway disorder)
Lesch-Nyhan Gene
HPRT1
Inheritance of Lesh-Nyhan
X-linked recessive
Largest indicator of Lesch-Nyhan
Self-injurious behaviors
Features of Lesch-Nyhan
Uric acid crystalluria (orange crystals in diaper)
Hypotonia
Delayed motor skills
Dystonia
ID
Spasticity
Seizures
Behavioral concerns of Lesch-Nyhan
Self-injurious behaviors
Aggressiveness
Vomiting
Spitting
Coprolalia (involuntary and repetitive use of obscene language)
Is Lesch-Nyhan progressive
No
Lesch-Nyhan HPRT enzyme levels
<2%
Smith-Magenis Gene
RAI1
RAI1 gene functions
circadian rhythm, craniofacial development
Smith-Magenis Features
coarse facial features, DD, cognitive impairment, sleep disturbance, mild to moderate ID, childhood-onset abdominal obesity
Type of mutation Smith-Magenis is
Deletion
Behavioral features of smith-magenis
attention seeking
self-injury
attention deficits
explosive outbursts
prolonged tantrums
aggressive behaviors
very affectionate
great sense of humor
1q21.1 Deletion Syndrome Features
Microcephaly
Mild ID
Seizures
Cardiac
1q21.1 Deletion Syndrome Behavioral Features
ASD
ADHD
Schizophrenia
1q21.1 Deletion Syndrome
non-allelic homologous recombination
AD
18-50 de novo
<1% RR
Tourette Syndrome Criteria
lasting at least one year
onset before age 18
at least two motor tics and one phonic tic that occur multiple times daily
Tourette Syndrome Genetics
less than 2% monogenic
AD
4:1 Males:Females
10-15% RR
Fragile X Syndrome gene and genetics
FMR1
CGG trinucleotide repeat
Leads to hypermethylation
Percent of ID, DD, or autism with fragile X
1-3%
Fragile X premutation carriers
FXTAS and POI
Liklihood of increased expansion for Fragile X more likely for
eggs
Fragile X features
ID
Accelerated growth in childhood
Speech
Connective tissue
Macrocephaly
Elongated face
Hypotonia
Fragile X genetic testing
PCR and southern blot