hrp0086p1-p909 | Thyroid P1 | ESPE2016

Identification of a “Cryptic” De Novo Deletion in NKX2.1 in the Brain-Lung-Thyroid Syndrome using Genomic SNP Arrays

Villafuerte Beatriz , de Benito Daniel Natera , Lacamara Nerea , Garcia Marta , Lumbreras Cesar , de Randamie Rajdee , Nevado Julian , Moreno Jose Carlos

Background: Genetic defects in NKX2.1 (chromosome 14q13) are associated with hypothyroidism, choreo-athetotic movements and respiratory distress, known as the “Brain-Lung-Thyroid syndrome”.Objective and hypotheses: To identify the genetic basis of a disorder compatible with the “NKX2.1 syndrome” and extra features outside the typical triad.Patients and methods: 10-year old girl with congenital ...