Phenotypic Spectrum and Natural History of Gillespie Syndrome. An Updated Literature Review with 2 New Cases.

ITPR1 Aniridia Cerebellar ataxia Congenital ataxia Gillespie

Journal

Cerebellum (London, England)
ISSN: 1473-4230
Titre abrégé: Cerebellum
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 101089443

Informations de publication

Date de publication:
23 Aug 2024
Historique:
accepted: 14 08 2024
medline: 23 8 2024
pubmed: 23 8 2024
entrez: 23 8 2024
Statut: aheadofprint

Résumé

Gillespie syndrome is a rare disorder caused by pathogenic variants in ITPR1 gene and characterized by the typical association of cerebellar ataxia, bilateral aniridia and intellectual disability. Since its first description in 1965, less than 100 patients have been reported and only 30 with a molecular confirmation. We present two additional cases, both carrying a loss-of-function variant in the Gly2539 amino acid residue. We describe the clinical evolution of the patients, one of whom is now 17 years old, and discuss the updated phenotypic spectrum of the disorder. The study gives an overview on the condition, allowing to confirm important data, such as an overall positive evolution of development (with some patient not presenting intellectual disability), a clinical stability of the neurological signs (regardless of a possible progression of cerebellar atrophy) and ocular aspects, and a low prevalence of general health comorbidities. Data about development and the observation of middle-aged patients lend support to the view that Gillespie is to be considered a non-progressive cerebellar ataxia, making this concept a key point for both clinicians and therapists, and for the families.

Sections du résumé

BACKGROUND BACKGROUND
Gillespie syndrome is a rare disorder caused by pathogenic variants in ITPR1 gene and characterized by the typical association of cerebellar ataxia, bilateral aniridia and intellectual disability. Since its first description in 1965, less than 100 patients have been reported and only 30 with a molecular confirmation.
METHODS METHODS
We present two additional cases, both carrying a loss-of-function variant in the Gly2539 amino acid residue. We describe the clinical evolution of the patients, one of whom is now 17 years old, and discuss the updated phenotypic spectrum of the disorder.
RESULTS RESULTS
The study gives an overview on the condition, allowing to confirm important data, such as an overall positive evolution of development (with some patient not presenting intellectual disability), a clinical stability of the neurological signs (regardless of a possible progression of cerebellar atrophy) and ocular aspects, and a low prevalence of general health comorbidities.
DISCUSSION CONCLUSIONS
Data about development and the observation of middle-aged patients lend support to the view that Gillespie is to be considered a non-progressive cerebellar ataxia, making this concept a key point for both clinicians and therapists, and for the families.

Identifiants

pubmed: 39177731
doi: 10.1007/s12311-024-01733-7
pii: 10.1007/s12311-024-01733-7
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Journal Article

Langues

eng

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Auteurs

Claudia Ciaccio (C)

Department of Pediatric Neurosciences, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta, Milan, Italy. claudia.ciaccio@istituto-besta.it.

Matilde Taddei (M)

Department of Pediatric Neurosciences, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta, Milan, Italy.

Chiara Pantaleoni (C)

Department of Pediatric Neurosciences, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta, Milan, Italy.

Marina Grisoli (M)

Neuroradiology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta Milan, Milan, Italy.

Daniela Di Bella (D)

Medical Genetics and Neurogenetics Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta, Milan, Italy.

Stefania Magri (S)

Medical Genetics and Neurogenetics Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta, Milan, Italy.

Franco Taroni (F)

Medical Genetics and Neurogenetics Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta, Milan, Italy.

Stefano D'Arrigo (S)

Department of Pediatric Neurosciences, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta, Milan, Italy.

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