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Aase Syndrome

Definition

Q. What is Aase Syndrome?
Ans. Aase Syndrome or Aase Smith syndrome is a rare inherited disorder characterized by anemia with some joint and skeletal deformities. Aase syndrome is thought to be an autosomal dominant inherited disorder. The genetic basis of the disease is not known. The anemia is caused by underdevelopment of the bone marrow, which is where blood cells are formed.

Symptoms

Symptoms of Aase Syndrome

Mildly Slowed Growth
Pale Skin
Delayed Closure of Fontanelles (Soft Spots)
Narrow Shoulders
Triple Jointed Thumbs, Absent or Small Knuckles, Decreased Skin Creases at Finger Joints
Inability to Fully Extend the Joints from Birth (Congenital Contractures)
Cleft Palate
Deformed Ears
Droopy Eye Lids

Signs

Signs of Aase Syndrome

A CBC (complete blood count) will show anemia and a decrease in the white blood cell count.
An echocardiogram may reveal heart defects (ventricular septal defect is most common).
X-rays will show skeletal abnormalities as described above.
A bone marrow biopsy may be performed.

Treatment

Treatment of Aase Syndrome
Frequent blood transfusions are given in the first year of life to treat anemia. Prednisone may be given, although this should be avoided in infancy because of side effects on growth and brain development. A bone marrow transplant may be necessary if other treatment fails.

Complications

Complications of Aase Syndrome

Complications related to anemia include weakness, fatigue, and decreased oxygenation of the blood.
Decreased white blood cells alter the body's ability to fight infection.
If a heart defect exists, it may cause multiple complications (depending on the specific defect).
Severe cases have been associated with still birth or early death.

Prevention

Prevention from Aase Syndrome
As with most genetic diseases there is no way to prevent the entire disease. With prompt recognition and treatment of infections in childhood, the complications of low white blood cell counts may be limited.

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