Lujan Fryns syndrome (LFS)

Evidence-based neurology checklist on lujan fryns syndrome (lfs): Genetics This is caused by mutations in the MED12 gene on chromosome Xq The transmission is X-linked recessive Related MED12 disorders Dysmorphic features Neurological features Behavioural features Skeletal features Other features…

Genetics

  • This is caused by mutations in the MED12 gene on chromosome Xq
  • The transmission is X-linked recessive

Related MED12 disorders

Dysmorphic features

Neurological features

Behavioural features

Skeletal features

Other features

Differential diagnosis

Synonyms

References

  1. Van Buggenhout G, Fryns JP. Lujan-Fryns syndrome (mental retardation, X-linked, marfanoid habitus). Orphanet J Rare Dis 2006; 1:26. 
  2. Graham JM Jr, Schwartz CE. MED12 related disorders. Am J Med Genet A 2013; 161A:2734-2740.
  3. Hunter JM, Kiefer J, Balak CD, et al. Review of X-linked syndromes with arthrogryposis or early contractures-aid to diagnosis and pathway identification. Am J Med Genet A 2015; 167A:931-973.
  4. Khan A, Humayun M, Haider I, Ayub M. Lujan-Fryns syndrome (LFS): a unique combination of hypernasality, marfanoid body habitus, and neuropsychiatric issues, presenting as acute-onset dysphagia. Clin Med Insights Case Rep 2016; 9:115-118.

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