Abstract
IntroductionChromosome 8 trisomy, known as Warkany syndrome, is a rare genetic disease that has a very variable phenotype. Its main clinical characteristic is intellectual disability, dysmorphic facies, and deep plantar folds. The case is presented of a 10-year-old patient with gargoyle-like facies, mental retardation, and joint stiffness. The initial study of the karyotype, in which 20 metaphases were analysed, was normal. A single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) array was requested from the laboratory. ResultsA complete gain of chromosome 8 was detected, which was interpreted as a mosaic trisomy 8 of approximately 20%, and which was compatible with the clinical presentation of the patient. DiscussionThis case shows the limitations of the analysis of only 20 metaphases in the karyotype in patients with mosaic aneuploidies. In these cases it would be recommended to extend the study to at least 30 metaphases in order to detect mosaicisms in low proportion.
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