The phenotypic spectrum of terminal and subterminal 6p deletions based on a social media-derived cohort and literature review.
Eleana RrakuWilhelmina S Kerstjens-FrederikseMorris A SwertzTrijnie DijkhuizenConny M A van Ravenswaaij-ArtsAafke EngwerdaPublished in: Orphanet journal of rare diseases (2023)
We present an overview of the phenotypic characteristics observed in terminal and subterminal 6p deletions. This reveals a common phenotype that can be highly attributable to haploinsufficiency of FOXC1, with a possible additional effect of other genes in the 6p25 region. We also delineate the developmental abilities of affected individuals and report on previously unrecognised features, showing the added benefit of collecting information directly from parents. Based on our overview, we provide recommendations for clinical surveillance to support clinicians, patients and families.