Unusual prenatal presentation of Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome: a case report

Am J Med Genet A. 2014 Oct;164A(10):2663-6. doi: 10.1002/ajmg.a.36684. Epub 2014 Jul 29.

Abstract

Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome (RTS) is a rare multiple congenital anomalies-intellectual disability syndrome. The diagnosis is made after birth and based on the detection of signs such as growth and developmental delay, minor facial anomalies, and broad thumbs and halluces. It is rare to suspect RTS during the prenatal period. We report here the approach to a patient with RTS whose pregnancy was complicated by multiple congenital anomalies. However, in the presence of the broad thumb and facial anomalies, we were able to suggest the correct diagnosis. The RTS was confirmed at birth and the molecular analysis of the major causative gene revealed a previously unreported heterozygous truncating mutation of CREBBP. This report provides new knowledge of the fetal phenotype of RTS.

Keywords: CNS malformation; RTS; Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome; broad thumb-hallux; distinctive face; prenatal diagnosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abnormalities, Multiple / genetics*
  • Fetus / abnormalities*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Phenotype
  • Prenatal Diagnosis / methods
  • Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome / genetics*