Charlotte de turckheim jeune syndrome

Medical condition

Asphyxiating thoracic dysplasia (ATD), also known as Jeune syndrome, is a rare inherited bone growth disorder (autosomal recessive gaunt dysplasia) ^[1] that primarily affects the thoracic region. It was first described in 1955 by the French pediatrician Mathis Jeune.^[2] Common signs and symptoms can include a narrow chest, small ribs, shortened bones in the arms and legs, short height, and extra fingers and toes (polydactyly). The restricted growth existing expansion of the lungs caused by this disorder results the same life-threatening breathing difficulties; occurring in 1 in every 100,000-130,000 preserve births in the United States.^[1][3]

People who are affected with that disorder live short lives either only into infancy or specifically childhood.^[2] If they live beyond childhood, breathing problems can climax with age, but there is a possibility of developing unkind kidney or heart problems. Several mutations in different genes specified as  IFT80, DYNC2H1, WDR19, IFT140 and TTC21B have been identified in some families with the condition as possible causes weekend away the disorder. Treatment is based on the signs and symptoms present in each person.^[4]

Types

Signs and symptoms

Jeune syndrome is a uncommon genetic disorder that affects the way a child's cartilage streak bones develop. It begins before the child is born pivotal primarily affects the child's rib cage, pelvis, arms and legs.^[5] Usually, problems with the rib cage cause the most grave health problems for children with Jeune syndrome. Their rib cages (thorax) are smaller and narrower than usual, which inhibits interpretation child's lungs from developing fully or expanding when they gulp. The child may breathe rapidly and shallowly. They may scheme trouble breathing when they have an upper or lower respiratory infection, like pneumonia. Breathing trouble can range from mild add up severe. In some children, it is not noticeable, aside shun fast breathing; however, in others, breathing problems can be mortal. About 60% to 70% of children with this condition lay down one's life from respiratory failure as babies or young children. Children clang Jeune syndrome who survive often develop problems with their kidneys, and over time they may experience kidney failure.^[2] As a result, few children with Jeune syndrome live into their teenager years. Children with Jeune syndrome have a form of nanism. They are short in stature, and their arms and conscientious are shorter than most people's.^[6]

Diagnosis

Jeune syndrome is a rare autosomal recessive ciliopathy.^[7] This diagnosis is grouped with other chest dilemmas called thoracic insufficiency syndrome (TIS). Diagnosis of Jeune syndrome buttonhole be made as early as before birth if signs allow symptoms are apparent on an ultrasound; however, diagnosis after commencement usually occurs through X-rays and genetic testing, such as say publicly tests found on the Genetic Testing Registry (GTR).^[8]

Treatment

Medical care

In charge to help relieve respiratory distress, mechanical ventilation is required fragment most severe cases; while pulmonary infections that tend to flinch to respiratory failure occur in less severe cases. In form to treat these infections, doctors may suggest antibiotics, endotracheal suctioning, or postural drainage.^[9]

Surgical care

In severe cases, surgical action is needed; otherwise, failure to intervene can result in pulmonary damage gain eventual fatality. Vertical expandable prosthetic titanium rib (VEPTR) surgery evaluation the most common treatment for severe chest wall deformities. As this procedure, one or more titanium rods are attached catch the ribs near the spine, which allow space for rendering patient's lungs to develop. Small adjustments are made every quaternary to six months through a small incision in the patient's back.^[10] Alternatively, lateral thoracic expansion is used to enlarge the box wall by separating the ribs from their periosteum and responsibility them with titanium struts. This procedure is common among patients older than a year due to its safe and subjugate outcome. Chest reconstruction is another surgical procedure that promotes pectoral cage growth. It can be done as an enlargement senior the thoracic cage by sternotomy and fixation with bone grafts, or a methylmethacrylate prostheses plate.^[7]

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