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Italian Journal of Pediatrics
Published in: Italian Journal of Pediatrics 1/2018

Open Access 01-12-2018 | Commentary

Congenital hypopituitarism: how to select the patients for genetic analyses

Authors: Giuseppe Crisafulli, Tommaso Aversa, Giuseppina Zirilli, Filippo De Luca, Romina Gallizzi, Malgorzata Wasniewska

Published in: Italian Journal of Pediatrics | Issue 1/2018

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Abstract

Aim of this commentary is to analyze the relationships between genotypic bases and phenotypic expression of congenital “multiple pituitary hormone deficiency” (MPHD) syndrome and to indicate some reliable criteria for selecting the patients who should undergo genetic analyses in order to clarify the etiology of their disorder.
On the basis of the most recent reports on this topic, it is possible to infer that: 1) in only few patients with congenital MPHD it is possible to detect a causative gene mutation; 2) therefore, it is fundamental to define some criteria for selecting the patients who should undergo genetic analyses; 3) such inclusion criteria should be based on the overall evaluation of hormonal clinical and neuroradiological phenotype; 4) it is crucial to consider whether the cases are sporadic or familial, since the probability of finding a causative gene mutation is distinctly higher in familial cases; 5) for PROP1 gene it is also important to consider the geographical origin of the patients, because this mutation is much more frequent in some ethnic groups.
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Metadata
Title
Congenital hypopituitarism: how to select the patients for genetic analyses
Authors
Giuseppe Crisafulli
Tommaso Aversa
Giuseppina Zirilli
Filippo De Luca
Romina Gallizzi
Malgorzata Wasniewska
Publication date
01-12-2018
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Italian Journal of Pediatrics / Issue 1/2018
Electronic ISSN: 1824-7288
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13052-018-0484-y

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