Author:
Pavone Piero,Striano Pasquale,Cacciaguerra Giovanni,Marino Simona Domenica,Parano Enrico,Pappalardo Xena Giada,Falsaperla Raffaele,Ruggieri Martino
Abstract
IntroductionTubulin genes have been related to severe neurological complications and the term “tubulinopathy” now refers to a heterogeneous group of disorders involving an extensive family of tubulin genes with TUBA1A being the most common. A review was carried out on the complex and severe brain abnormalities associated with this genetic anomaly.MethodsA literature review of the cases of TUBA1A-tubulopathy was performed to investigate the molecular findings linked with cerebral anomalies and to describe the clinical and neuroradiological features related to this genetic disorder.ResultsClinical manifestations of TUBA1A-tubulinopathy patients are heterogeneous and severe ranging from craniofacial dysmorphism, notable developmental delay, and intellectual delay to early-onset seizures, neuroradiologically associated with complex abnormalities. TUBA1A-tubulinopathy may display various and complex cortical and subcortical malformations.DiscussionA range of clinical manifestations related to different cerebral structures involved may be observed in patients with TUBA1A-tubulinopathy. Genotype–phenotype correlations are discussed here. Individuals with cortical and subcortical anomalies should be screened also for pathogenic variants in TUBA1A.
Subject
Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health
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