Ana Maria Ana Chirilas

Dr. Ana Maria Ana Chirilas

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1Year (2026-Present)

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25 March 2026 in Diagnostics
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ACAna Maria Ana Chirilas
Ana Maria Ana Chirilas
ACAlexandru Caramizaru
Alexandru Caramizaru
ARAnca-Lelia Riza
Anca-Lelia Riza
AMAndreea Mitut-Veliscu
Andreea Mitut-Veliscu
ACAndrei Costache
Andrei Costache
ISIOANA STREATA
IOANA STREATA
Background/Objectives: Coffin–Lowry syndrome (CLS) is a rare X-linked disease caused by pathogenic variants in the RPS6KA3 gene. It is generally characterized by syndromic intellectual disability and distinctive facial features, skeletal abnormalities, stimulus-induced drop attacks in males, and variable manifestations in females. Methods: We report clinical and genetic findings in a series of 10 cases, eight males and two females, evaluated at the Regional Centre of Medical Genetics Dolj—Emergency Clinical County Hospital Craiova. Results: Genetic testing identified 10 de novo variants in the RPS6KA3 gene consisting of six missense mutations, one nonsense variant, one frameshift, and two variants in non-coding or intronic regions. Case management requires multidisciplinary coordination and is limited to resources mostly available in reference centers. Conclusions: CLS highlights the importance of molecular diagnosis in rare genetic disorders, particularly when clinical features are subtle or atypical. These findings have practical implications for clinical management, suggesting the need for comprehensive genetic screening and individualized care approaches.