Abstract
The RASA1 gene encodes p120RASGAP, a multidomain cytoplasmic protein that acts as a negative regulator of the RAS signalling pathway. Heterozygous loss-of-function RASA1 mutations were identified in patients with Parkes Weber syndrome and multifocal capillary malformations. This syndrome is characterised by a capillary blush on an extremity, arteriovenous microfistulas, and bony and soft tissue hypertrophy. The aim of this study was to test RASA1 in 2 disorders characterised by asymmetric limb enlargement and vascular malformations, namely Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome and regional capillary malformation with overgrowth. We did not identify any clear pathogenic change in these patients. Thus, besides clinical and radiological criteria, RASA1 testing constitutes an additional tool to differentiate Parkes Weber syndrome of capillary malformation- arteriovenous malformation (CM-AVM) from overlapping disorders.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 173-178 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Molecular Syndromology |
Volume | 4 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Apr 2013 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Capillary malformation
- Capillary malformation-arteriovenous malformation
- Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome
- Overgrowth
- p120RASGAP
- Parkes Weber syndrome
- RASA1