Symmetric, Bilateral Auricular Calcifications in Twins With Noonan Syndrome

Noonan syndrome (NS) is a rare, genetic multisystem disorder often presenting with associated craniofacial abnormalities. The authors report an identical twin pair with classical features of NS including short stature, mild ptosis, hypertelorism, down-slanting palpebral fissures, low-set angulated ears, and giant cell tumors in the craniofacial skeleton. Interestingly, these patients also presented with bilateral, symmetric, dystrophic auricular calcifications. Genome sequencing revealed identical germline son of sevenless homolog 1 mutations and inversion of chromosome 2 (p11.2q13). Awareness of the association of auricular calcifications and NS may help guide clinical management for these patients, particularly if auricular procedures are indicated.

Authors

Institutions

Publication Details

Journal
Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
Published
2024-10-28
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1097/scs.0000000000010804
Citations
1
Primary Topic
Protein Tyrosine Phosphatases
Type
article
Field-Weighted Citation Impact
0.23
Controls
|||
ALL TIME
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
article

Symmetric, Bilateral Auricular Calcifications in Twins With Noonan Syndrome

Samuel Lance, Sarah Abduljabbar
1 citations
Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
Protein Tyrosine Phosphatases
0.23
article

Symmetric, Bilateral Auricular Calcifications in Twins With Noonan Syndrome

Samuel Lance, Sarah Abduljabbar
article en
1 citations

Abstract

Noonan syndrome (NS) is a rare, genetic multisystem disorder often presenting with associated craniofacial abnormalities. The authors report an identical twin pair with classical features of NS including short stature, mild ptosis, hypertelorism, down-slanting palpebral fissures, low-set angulated ears, and giant cell tumors in the craniofacial skeleton. Interestingly, these patients also presented with bilateral, symmetric, dystrophic auricular calcifications. Genome sequencing revealed identical germline son of sevenless homolog 1 mutations and inversion of chromosome 2 (p11.2q13). Awareness of the association of auricular calcifications and NS may help guide clinical management for these patients, particularly if auricular procedures are indicated.

Journal of Craniofacial SurgeryVol. 36(1)
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple (US), Bryan College (US)
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 41%
Protein Tyrosine Phosphatases
0.23
AI Navigator

Ask Laika to Summarize, Analyze, and Connect papers live on the map.

Summarize Papers & Methodologies

Extract key findings, datasets, and comparative methods across publications.

Benchmark Rankings & Visual Analytics

Rank top research institutions, authors, funders, topics, and journals by Field-Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI) and paper volume with instant charts.

Connect Distant Disciplines

Bridge topological clusters on the map to find hidden collaborative intersections.