Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome
| Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome | |
| ICD-10 | D82.0 |
|---|---|
| ICD-9 | 279.12 |
| OMIM | 301000 |
| DiseasesDB | 14176 |
| MeSH | D014923 |
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Chandrakala Yannam, MD [2]
Associate Editor-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [3]
Synonyms and keywords: Aldrich syndrome
Patient Informtion
Overview
Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome (WAS) is a rare X-linked recessive disease characterized by eczema, thrombocytopenia (low platelet counts), immune deficiency, and bloody diarrhea (due to the low platelet counts). It is also sometimes called the eczema-thrombocytopenia-immunodeficiency syndrome in keeping with Aldrich's original description in 1954.[1] The WAS-related disorders of X-linked thrombocytopenia (XLT) and X-linked congenital neutropenia (XLN) may present similar but less severe symptoms and are caused by mutations of the same gene.
Historical Perspective
The syndrome is named after Dr Robert Anderson Aldrich, an American pediatrician who described the disease in a family of Dutch-Americans in 1954, and Dr Alfred Wiskott, a German pediatrician who first noticed the syndrome in 1937.[2] Wiskott described three brothers with a similar disease, whose sisters were unaffected. In 2006 a German research group analysed family members of Wiskott's three cases, and surmised that they probably shared a novel frameshift mutation of the first exon of the WAS gene.[3]
Classification
Jin et al (2004) employ a numerical grading of severity:[4]
- 0.5: intermittent thrombopenia
- 1.0: thrombopenia and small platelets
- 2.0: thrombopenia and normally responsive eczema or occasional upper respiratory tract infections.
- 2.5: thrombopenia and therapy-responsive but severe eczema or airway infections requiring antibiotics
- 3.0: both eczema and airway infections requiring antibiotics
- 4.0: eczema continuously requiring therapy and/or severe or life threatening infections
- 5.0: autoimmune disease or malignancy in an XLT/WAS patient.
Pathophysiology
In Wiskott–Aldrich syndrome, the platelets are small and do not function properly. They are removed by the spleen, which leads to low platelet counts.
Wiskott–Aldrich syndrome was linked in 1994 to mutations in a gene on the short arm of the X chromosome, which was termed Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome protein (WASp). It was later discovered that the disease X-linked thrombocytopenia (XLT) was also due to WASp mutations, but different ones from those that cause full-blown Wiskott–Aldrich syndrome. Furthermore, the rare disorder X-linked neutropenia has been linked to particular mutations of the WASp gene.
The WASp gene codes for the protein by the same name, which is 502 amino acids long and is mainly expressed in hematopoietic cells (the cells in the bone marrow that develop into blood cells). The main function of WASp is to activate actin polymerization by binding to the Arp2/3 complex. In T-cell, WASp is important because it is known to be activated via T-cell receptor (TCR) signaling pathways to induce cortical actin cytoskeleton rearrangements that are responsible for forming the immunological synapse.
The immune deficiency is caused by decreased antibody production, and an inability for T cells to become polarized [5] (making it a combined immunodeficiency). This leads to increased susceptibility to infections, particularly of the ears and sinuses. T cells are unable to reorganize their actin cytoskeleton. The type of mutation to the WASp gene correlates significantly with the degree of severity: those that led to the production of a truncated protein caused significantly more symptoms than those with a missense mutation but a normal-length WASp. Although autoimmune disease and malignancy occur in both types of mutation, those patients with truncated WASp carry a higher risk.
A defect in CD43 molecule has been found to be associated in patients with Wiskott–Aldrich syndrome.[6]
Causes
In Wiskott–Aldrich syndrome, the platelets are small and do not function properly. They are removed by the spleen, which leads to low platelet counts.
Wiskott–Aldrich syndrome was linked in 1994 to mutations in a gene on the short arm of the X chromosome, which was termed Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome protein (WASp). It was later discovered that the disease X-linked thrombocytopenia (XLT) was also due to WASp mutations, but different ones from those that cause full-blown Wiskott–Aldrich syndrome. Furthermore, the rare disorder X-linked neutropenia has been linked to particular mutations of the WASp gene.
The WASp gene codes for the protein by the same name, which is 502 amino acids long and is mainly expressed in hematopoietic cells (the cells in the bone marrow that develop into blood cells). The main function of WASp is to activate actin polymerization by binding to the Arp2/3 complex. In T-cell, WASp is important because it is known to be activated via T-cell receptor (TCR) signaling pathways to induce cortical actin cytoskeleton rearrangements that are responsible for forming the immunological synapse.
The immune deficiency is caused by decreased antibody production, and an inability for T cells to become polarized [5] (making it a combined immunodeficiency). This leads to increased susceptibility to infections, particularly of the ears and sinuses. T cells are unable to reorganize their actin cytoskeleton. The type of mutation to the WASp gene correlates significantly with the degree of severity: those that led to the production of a truncated protein caused significantly more symptoms than those with a missense mutation but a normal-length WASp. Although autoimmune disease and malignancy occur in both types of mutation, those patients with truncated WASp carry a higher risk.
A defect in CD43 molecule has been found to be associated in patients with Wiskott–Aldrich syndrome.[6]
Differentiating ((Page name)) from Other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
The combined incidence of WAS and XLT is about 4-10 in 1 million live births. There is no geographical factor.
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis
- If left untreated, patients with Wiscott-Aldrich syndrome may progress to develop manifestations associated with thrombocytopenia, defective innate and adaptive immunity which include, severe bleeding (eg, epistaxis, purpura, life threatening gastrointestinal and intracranial hemorrhages), recurrent and severe bronchopulmonary infections. Malignancy and autoimmunity risk has also increased. These conditions may increase the risk of death.[7]
- Common complications of Wiscott-Aldrich syndrome include:
- Recurrent infections with bacterial, viral, fungal and opportunistic organisms. Most common clinical manifestations include otitis media, sinusitis, pneumonia, meningitis, skin infections, and sepsis.[8][9][10]
- Bleeding diathesis (eg, epistaxis, ecchymoses, petechiae, intracranial and gastrointestinal hemorrhages)[7][11]
- Autoimmune manifestations may occur in the form of autoimmune hemolytic anemia, immune thrombocytopenic purpura and neutropenia, vasculitis involving small and large vessels, inflammatory bowel disease, and immune-mediated damage to the kidneys and joints.[12][13][14]
- Increased risk of malignancy such as lymphoma, leukaemia is a frequent occurence in Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome.[15][16]
- Prognosis is generally poor. 5-year survival rates in patients with Wiscott-Aldrich syndrome who had received stem cell transplantation is approximately 73.7% to 80%.[17]
Diagnosis
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History and Symptoms
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Physical Examination
- The following findings may be found in most of the patients with Wiscott-Aldrich syndrome. These include:[18][19]
- Failure to thrive
- Skin examination shows bruises, petechiae and purpura, eczema due to low platelet count. suppurative skin lesions may also be seen.
Laboratory Findings
- Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of Wiscott-Aldrich syndrome include:
- Complete blood count (CBC) and peripheral smear may show anemia, thrombocytopenia, decreased platelet size and volume.[20]
- Immunologic studies may show following findings:[21][22][23]
- Decreased levels of serum IgG and IgM and elevated levels of serum IgA and IgE antibodies.
- Reduction in T lymphocyte count and their function.
- Variable antibody response to vaccines, protein and polysaccharide antigens.
- Decreased or absent concentrations of isohemagglutinins.
- Abnormal T and B lymphocyte proliferative response to mitogens.
- Abnormal phagocytic response
- Natural Killer cell defects may also be found.
Electrocardiogram
- There are no specific electrocardiogram findings associated with Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome.
X-ray
- There are no specific x-ray findings associated with Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome. However, a chest x-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of complications, which include pneumonia.
Echocardiography or Ultrasound
- There are no specific echocardiography/ ultrasound findings associated with Wiscott-Aldrich syndrome.
CT scan
- There are no CT scan findings associated with Wiscott-Aldrich syndrome. However, a CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of complications of this syndrome, which include pneumonia, internal hemorrhage, to diagnose malignancy and to assess splenic enlargement.[24]
MRI
- There are no specific MRI findings associated with Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome.
Other Imaging Findings
- There are no other imaging findings associated with Wiscott-Aldrich syndrome.
Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Treatment of Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome is based on correcting symptoms. Aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs should be avoided, since these may interfere with platelet function. A protective helmet can protect children from bleeding into the brain which could result from head injuries. For severely low platelet counts, patients may require platelet transfusions or a splenectomy. For patients with frequent infections, intravenous immunoglobulins (IVIG) can be given to boost the immune system. Anemia from bleeding may require iron supplementation or blood transfusion.
Surgery
- Splenectomy: Splenectomy may be considered for some patients with Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome . Splenectomy may be found to improve platelet count as well as size of the platelets . However, sepsis is a life-threatening complication after splenectomy. Prophylactic antibiotics should always be used to prevent infections.[25][26]
- Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT):[27][28][29]
- HSCT is the only standard curative treatment for Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome.
Primary Prevention
- There are no established measures for the primary prevention of the Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome. However genetic mutation analysis and prenatal molecular diagnosis can be helpful.[30][31]
Secondary Prevention
- There are no established measures for the secondary prevention of the Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome.
References
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