First and second branchial arch involvement in mandibulofacial dysostosis Guion-Almeida type

Eur J Paediatr Dent. 2023 Dec 1;24(4):334-336. doi: 10.23804/ejpd.2023.24.04.03.

Abstract

Mandibulofacial dysostosis Guion-Almeida Type (MFDGA; OMIM#610536) is a rare autosomal dominant genetic disorder caused by heterozygous pathogenic variants in the EFTUD2 gene. Mandibulofacial dysostoses are characterised by the core triad malar hypoplasia, maxillary hypoplasia and dysplastic ears, all derived by the impaired development of the first and second branchial arches. Differential diagnosis is often challenging. The early genetic diagnosis is extremely useful, not only for the correct management of cranial malformations, but also for the early diagnosis and treatment of the comorbidities associated to the disease, which greatly benefit from early treatment.

MeSH terms

  • Branchial Region*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Jaw Abnormalities
  • Mandibulofacial Dysostosis* / genetics
  • Peptide Elongation Factors
  • Ribonucleoprotein, U5 Small Nuclear
  • Zygoma / abnormalities

Substances

  • EFTUD2 protein, human
  • Peptide Elongation Factors
  • Ribonucleoprotein, U5 Small Nuclear

Supplementary concepts

  • Malar hypoplasia