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. 2014 Jan 1;89(1):37-43.

Noonan syndrome

Vikas Bhambhani  1 , Maximilian Muenke  1
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Noonan syndrome

Vikas Bhambhani et al. Am Fam Physician. .

Abstract

Noonan syndrome is a common genetic disorder that causes multiple congenital abnormalities and a large number of potential health conditions. Most affected individuals have characteristic facial features that evolve with age; a broad, webbed neck; increased bleeding tendency; and a high incidence of congenital heart disease, failure to thrive, short stature, feeding difficulties, sternal deformity, renal malformation, pubertal delay, cryptorchidism, developmental or behavioral problems, vision problems, hearing loss, and lymphedema. Familial recurrence is consistent with an autosomal dominant mode of inheritance, but most cases are due to de novo mutations. Diagnosis can be made on the basis of clinical features, but may be missed in mildly affected patients. Molecular genetic testing can confirm diagnosis in 70% of cases and has important implications for genetic counseling and management. Most patients with Noonan syndrome are intellectually normal as adults, but some may require multidisciplinary evaluation and regular follow-up care. Age-based Noonan syndrome-specific growth charts and treatment guidelines are available.

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Newborn with Noonan syndrome.
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Infant with Noonan syndrome.
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Figure 3
Child/adolescent with Noonan syndrome.
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Adult with Noonan syndrome.
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