Rare Diseases and Cystic Fibrosis Quiz

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What percentage of rare diseases is attributed to genetic origins?

95% (correct)

75%

100%

50%

Which factor is NOT commonly associated with the experiences of individuals suffering from rare disorders?

Isolation

Increased social interaction (correct)

Depression

Frustration

What is the estimated total number of rare diseases identified?

4,000

8,000 (correct)

2,000

10,000

What are the main causes of rare diseases, apart from genetics?

Infectious diseases and allergies Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about rare diseases' treatment options is correct?

About 95% of rare diseases do not have a treatment option. Signup and view all the answers

What was the focus of the 'Second Catalogue of Rare Diseases in China' released in September 2023?

To include another 86 rare diseases with relevant drugs Signup and view all the answers

At what stage of life do about 50% of rare diseases typically onset?

At birth Signup and view all the answers

What feeling is commonly NOT associated with the diagnosis of a rare disorder?

Optimism about treatment success Signup and view all the answers

What is the genetic inheritance pattern of cystic fibrosis?

Autosomal recessive Signup and view all the answers

Which organ system is primarily affected by cystic fibrosis?

Respiratory system Signup and view all the answers

How does the CF gene mutation affect cellular function?

It disrupts chloride channels on the cells. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions is classified as a rare disease?

Cystic fibrosis Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate prevalence of cystic fibrosis in live births?

1 in 2,000 to 3,000 Signup and view all the answers

Which types of cells are affected by cystic fibrosis?

Epithelial cells Signup and view all the answers

What age group comprises the majority of individuals living with cystic fibrosis today?

Adults 18 and older Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant barrier to the development of drugs for rare diseases?

Inefficient reporting and lack of awareness Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary result of defective chloride transport in the body?

Increased viscosity of secretions Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions is NOT a non-pulmonary clinical manifestation of cystic fibrosis?

Weight gain Signup and view all the answers

What is the sweat chloride concentration value that indicates a positive test for cystic fibrosis?

Greater than 60 mEq/L Signup and view all the answers

What is a hallmark feature of Progeria regarding the physical development of affected children?

Failure to thrive Signup and view all the answers

Who were the doctors that first described Progeria, now known as Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome?

Dr. Jonathan Hutchinson and Dr. Hastings Gilford Signup and view all the answers

In terms of race and prevalence, which demographic is most affected by Progeria?

Caucasian children Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about fertility in individuals with Progeria is true?

Severe failure to thrive often prevents fertility Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of therapy for patients with mild central nervous involvement is NOT impacted by enzymes?

Preventing deterioration of neurocognitive involvement Signup and view all the answers

What diagnostic tool is primarily used to assess lung condition in cystic fibrosis patients?

Chest X-ray Signup and view all the answers

Which statement regarding hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in MPS is false?

It corrects existing cerebral damage. Signup and view all the answers

Which form of prevention is primarily concerned with avoiding complications in MPS patients?

Tertiary prevention Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is NOT mentioned as a complication requiring multidisciplinary attention for MPS patients?

Gastrointestinal disorders Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary outcome of enzyme replacement therapy for MPS patients?

Normalization of enzyme activity in serum Signup and view all the answers

What is the average life expectancy for a patient with Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS)?

13 years Signup and view all the answers

Which feature is NOT commonly observed in children with progeria starting around 18-24 months of age?

Normal cardiovascular function Signup and view all the answers

What is the genetic cause of Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome?

Mutations in the LMNA gene Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the inheritance of HGPS is true?

HGPS is a sporadic autosomal dominant mutation Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant consequence of the farnesylation of progerin in HGPS?

It causes structural stress on the nucleus Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom typically appears after the age of three years in children with progeria?

Small, wrinkled face Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of patients with HGPS typically die from complications related to atherosclerosis?

90% Signup and view all the answers

Which of these characteristics is uncommon among patients with Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome?

Normal aging process Signup and view all the answers

What is primarily responsible for the degradation of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) within the cell?

Lysosomal enzymes Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom associated with the MPS group of disorders?

Enhanced joint mobility Signup and view all the answers

Mucopolysaccharidoses often result from which of the following pathological conditions?

Mutations leading to enzyme deficiency Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following diseases is characterized by the deficiency of α-L-iduronidase?

MPS I (Hurler Syndrome) Signup and view all the answers

Which treatment option is aimed at ameliorating the symptoms associated with MPS?

Enzyme replacement therapy Signup and view all the answers

What effect does enzyme replacement therapy have on urinary GAG excretion?

Decreases it Signup and view all the answers

A characteristic feature of MPS IV (Morquio Syndrome) includes which of the following?

Dysmorphic facial features Signup and view all the answers

In MPS, which of the following is commonly seen due to disturbed lysosomal function?

Distended lysosomes Signup and view all the answers

What type of inheritance pattern is commonly associated with MPS I (Hurler Syndrome)?

Autosomal recessive Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following features is found in both MPS VI and MPS IV?

Skeletal abnormalities Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common age of onset for classic Leigh syndrome?

Between 3 months and 2 years Signup and view all the answers

Which enzyme deficiency is associated with the causes of Leigh syndrome?

Pyruvate dehydrogenase Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes late-onset Leigh syndrome from early-onset Leigh syndrome?

It progresses slower than the infantile type Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom is NOT typically associated with the early stages of Leigh syndrome?

Severe appetite increase Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for elevated serum creatine phosphokinase levels in muscle disease?

Release from degenerating muscle cells Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of Leigh-like syndrome differentiates it from classic Leigh syndrome?

Absence of detectable signs on imaging scans Signup and view all the answers

At what stage of disease progression do creatine phosphokinase levels typically approach near-normal levels?

End-stage disease Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following diagnostic methods is least likely to confirm a diagnosis of muscle disease?

Electromyography Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant characteristic of muscle fiber degeneration in affected individuals?

Replacement with adipose and connective tissue Signup and view all the answers

What implication does the prognosis of most individuals with muscle disease carry by age 15?

Most become wheelchair dependent Signup and view all the answers

Which type of gene mutation is responsible for Duchenne muscular dystrophy?

Deletion of the dystrophin gene Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of dystrophin in healthy muscle tissue?

Linking cytoskeleton to sarcolemma Signup and view all the answers

In which demographic is Duchenne muscular dystrophy primarily observed?

Males only Signup and view all the answers

What is the expected chance that the son of a carrier mother will inherit Duchenne muscular dystrophy?

50% Signup and view all the answers

What ultimately happens to muscles without dystrophin in those affected by Duchenne muscular dystrophy?

They undergo cycles of necrosis and regeneration Signup and view all the answers

How is Duchenne muscular dystrophy inherited?

X-linked recessive Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic change occurs in the protein complex in muscles affected by Duchenne muscular dystrophy?

Delocalization and reduced expression of complex components Signup and view all the answers

What is the likelihood of a daughter of a carrier mother for Duchenne muscular dystrophy becoming a carrier herself?

50% Signup and view all the answers

What is a likely consequence of prolonged ER stress on cellular functions?

Cell dysfunction or death Signup and view all the answers

Which clinical feature is commonly associated with Wolcott-Rallison syndrome?

Early-onset diabetes mellitus Signup and view all the answers

Which diagnostic method is essential for confirming the presence of Wolcott-Rallison syndrome?

Genetic testing for EIF2AK3 mutations Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary focus in the management of Wolcott-Rallison syndrome?

Supportive care to manage symptoms Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements reflects the research focus regarding Wolcott-Rallison syndrome prognosis?

Improving patient outcomes is a key research focus. Signup and view all the answers

What histological findings are typically observed in a muscle biopsy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD)?

Increased fibrosis with necrosis and absent dystrophin Signup and view all the answers

Which method is preferred for carrier detection in families where an affected male has a known dystrophin gene deletion?

Testing for the same deletion or duplication Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of having a mosaic pattern in females who are carriers of DMD?

It indicates some muscle fibers are normal while others are abnormal Signup and view all the answers

Which side effect is NOT commonly associated with corticosteroid therapy for muscular dystrophy?

Increased bone density Signup and view all the answers

What does an absence of clinical signs indicate regarding female carriers of DMD?

They may still be asymptomatic carriers Signup and view all the answers

What role does PCR amplification play in the diagnosis of genetic abnormalities associated with DMD?

It examines deletion 'hotspots' in the dystrophin gene Signup and view all the answers

In the context of muscle immunofluorescence used in carrier detection, what is expected if no detectable deletion exists in an affected male?

Muscle fibers will show a heterogeneous pattern Signup and view all the answers

What is a common clinical intervention in managing pulmonary function in muscular dystrophy patients?

Nightly mechanical ventilation Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic associated with Wolcott-Rallison syndrome?

Abnormal glucose metabolism Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is most closely associated with brain stem lesions in Leigh syndrome?

Loss of respiratory control Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the EIF2AK3 gene in cellular function?

Regulates protein production in ER stress Signup and view all the answers

What potential treatment could be considered for newly diagnosed patients suspected of having biotin responsive basal ganglia disease?

High dose biotin and thiamine Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is most likely a consequence of impaired Unfolded Protein Response (UPR)?

Increased apoptosis rate Signup and view all the answers

What is a hallmark of mitochondrial dysfunction seen in Leigh syndrome, according to the findings?

Unpredictable onset of brainstem lesions Signup and view all the answers

Which substance is not typically included as a treatment option for Leigh syndrome?

Cobalamin Signup and view all the answers

What dietary approach is suggested for patients with PDH deficiency?

Ketogenic diet Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Rare Diseases and Cellular Abnormalities I

Rare diseases affect a small number of people, often one in 200,000.
These disorders are typically unfamiliar, unexpected, and unusual.
Individuals with rare disorders often experience isolation, frustration, depression, and abandonment.
Many rare diseases are genetic in origin (95%).
Others arise from viral or bacterial infections, allergies, or environmental causes.
Roughly 95% of rare diseases lack a treatment option.
There are approximately 8,000 types of rare diseases, with more being discovered continually.
There's currently no universally accepted definition of a rare disorder.
National health authorities, like China's, have established catalogues of rare diseases to better manage and research these conditions.

Cystic Fibrosis

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an autosomal recessive disorder.
It affects epithelial cells in the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and reproductive tracts.
CF leads to abnormal exocrine gland secretions.
Individuals must inherit a defective copy of the CF gene from each parent to have CF.
CF significantly impacts the lungs, frequently causing COPD in childhood and early adulthood.
Symptoms may include salty-tasting skin, persistent thick mucus, persistent cough, repeated sinus infections/surgery, fatty stools, persistent wheezing, and frequent lung infections/pneumonia.
Diagnosis often involves a sweat test (sweat chloride values greater than 60 mEq/L) and genetic tests for CFTR defects.

Progeria

Progeria is an extremely rare and fatal genetic condition, giving affected children an appearance of accelerated aging.
The word "progeria" comes from the Greek word meaning "prematurely old."
It was initially described in academic journals by Dr. Jonathan Hutchinson in 1886 and Dr. Hastings Gilford in 1897.
Progeria is officially recognized as Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria syndrome (HGPS).
Progeria affects all races and both genders almost equally, with a slightly male-leaning ratio of 1.5:1.
The prevalence is estimated at 1 in 8 million but may be closer to 1 in 4 million due to undiagnosed cases.
Most children afflicted with HGPS die from complications of atherosclerosis (e.g., heart attacks, strokes). On average, individuals live to be 13 years old.
The condition typically begins to show characteristics of accelerated aging at around 18-24 months of age. Symptoms include baldness, pinched nose, small/wrinkled face, large head size, loss of eyebrows/eyelashes, prominent scalp veins, delayed tooth formation, loss of muscle/body fat, bulging eyes, wrinkled/scaly/dry skin, high pitched voice, short stature, and stiffness in joints.

Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)

MPS are hereditary and progressive diseases.
These diseases stem from mutations in genes that control lysosomal enzymes responsible for breaking down glycosaminoglycans (GAGs).
The buildup of GAGs in lysosomes causes cellular dysfunction and clinical abnormalities.
There is no single universally accepted definition of "rare diseases."
The most prevalent types are Sanfilippo disease (MPS-III), Hurler disease (MPS-I), and Hunter syndrome (MPSII).
Symptoms of MPS can include but not limited to: short stature, intellectual disability, corneal clouding, leukocyte inclusions, joint contractures, hepatosplenomegaly (enlarged liver and spleen), coarse facial features.
Treatments may involve enzyme replacement therapies or hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

Diagnosis/Assessment

A diagnosis of rare conditions may involve sweat chloride concentrations above 60 mEq/L and genetic testing for specific gene mutations (e.g., LMNA in progeria, CFTR in cystic fibrosis.)
Clinical evaluation and molecular genetic testing are integral diagnostic methods. Diagnostic tools for MPS may include urine GAG quantitation and electrophoresis.

Treatment

Treatments for rare disorders typically focus on symptom management and disease progression slowing rather than a total cure.
Treatments for rare conditions may involve enzyme replacement, hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, medication (such as low-dose aspirin), and supportive care tailored to each condition.
Addressing malnutrition and other comorbidities is also crucial.

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