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59605_Gunder_FM_00i_xii_3 8/27/10 12:58 PM Page i Essentials of Medical Genetics for Health Professionals Laura M. Gunder, DHSc, MHE, PA-C Assistant Professor Physician Assistant Department School of Allied Health Sciences Medical College of Georgia Augusta, Georgia Adjunct Faculty Doctor of Health Sciences Program Arizona School of Health Sciences A.T. Still University Mesa, Arizona Staff Clinician Peachtree Medical Center Edgefield County Hospital Ridge Spring, South Carolina Scott A. Martin, MS, PhD, PA-C Dean Life Sciences Division Athens Technical College Athens, Georgia Clinical Professor Physician Assistant Department School of Allied Health Sciences Medical College of Georgia Augusta, Georgia Staff Clinician Family Medicine Athens, Georgia 59605_Gunder_FM_00i_xii_3 8/27/10 12:58 PM Page ii World Headquarters Jones & Bartlett Learning Jones & Bartlett Learning Canada Jones & Bartlett Learning International 40 Tall Pine Drive 6339 Ormindale Way Barb House, Barb Mews Sudbury, MA 01776 Mississauga, Ontario L5V 1J2 London W6 7PA 978-443-5000 Canada United Kingdom 59605_Gunder_FM_00i_xii_3 8/27/10 12:58 PM Page iii DEDICATION The profound privilege of being a healthcare provider revolves around our dedication to improving the human condition through our service to others. With the exception of our own families, we find our greatest joy in serving patients and their families as well as in mentoring and teaching students in our charge. This text is for the stu- dents, teachers, patients, colleagues, and families who seek to know more and serve better. May your knowledge and skills always be tempered by compassion, integrity, and humility—these virtues are essential to the character of a true servant. SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Most often in one’s career, it is the person’s family that makes the greatest sacrifices. Families are unseen contributors in even our smallest accomplishments. This is cer- tainly the case of those persons engaged in clinical practice, research, and academia, as working during many weekends, holidays, and evenings is required of us. Thank you all for your love, encouragement, and prayers and for making that sacrifice. 59605_Gunder_FM_00i_xii_3 8/27/10 12:58 PM Page iv 59605_Gunder_FM_00i_xii_3 8/27/10 12:58 PM Page v Contents Preface xi CHAPTER 1 Introduction 1 Basic Genetics 1 Mutation 3 Nondisjunction Syndromes 5 Genes in Individuals 8 Inheritance Patterns 9 Human Genome Project 15 Chapter Summary 16 Key Terms 17 Chapter Review Questions 19 Resources 19 CHAPTER 2 Diagnostic Techniques in Medical Genetics 21 Family History 21 Pedigree Analysis 21 Cytogenetic Studies 24 Fluorescence in Situ Hybridization 25 DNA Analysis 27 Biochemical Analysis 27 Chapter Summary 28 Key Terms 28 Chapter Review Questions 29 Resources 29 CHAPTER 3 Development and Teratogenesis 31 Embryonic Development 31 Implantation 31 Congenital Abnormalities 34 Thalidomide 36 TORCH Complex 37 Fetal Alcohol Syndrome 38 Tobacco 39 Cocaine 40 Vitamin A 40 Diethylstilbestrol 41 Chapter Summary 41 Key Terms 42 Chapter Review Questions 43 Resources 43 CHAPTER 4 Neurodegenerative Diseases 45 Alzheimer’s Disease 45 Huntington’s Disease 47 v 59605_Gunder_FM_00i_xii_3 8/27/10 12:58 PM Page vi vi ■ Contents Chapter Summary 49 Key Terms 50 Chapter Review Questions 50 Resources 50 CHAPTER 5 Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome 53 Breast Cancer Genes 53 Founder Effect 55 Penetrance 56 Rare Syndromes Associated with Breast and Ovarian Cancer 56 Management Options 57 Genetic Testing 58 Chapter Summary 58 Key Terms 59 Chapter Review Questions 60 Resources 60 CHAPTER 6 Colorectal Cancer 61 Familial Colorectal Cancer 62 Hereditary Colorectal Cancer 63 Familial Adenomatous Polyposis 63 Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colorectal Cancer 64 Chapter Summary 66 Key Terms 67 Chapter Review Questions 68 Resources 68 CHAPTER 7 Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia 71 Major Phenotypic Features 71 Genetics of Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia 72 Phases of Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia 73 Treatment 73 Prognosis 75 Chapter Summary 75 Key Terms 75 Chapter Review Questions 76 Resources 77 CHAPTER 8 Hemophilia 79 Genetics of Hemophilia 80 Diagnosis 81 Genetic Testing and Counseling 82 Management and Treatment 83 Associated Syndromes 84 Chapter Summary 85 Key Terms 86 Chapter Review Questions 87 Resources 88 59605_Gunder_FM_00i_xii_3 8/27/10 12:58 PM Page vii Contents ■ vii CHAPTER 9 Sickle Cell Disease 89 Genetics of Sickle Cell Disease 89 Phenotypic Features 90 Clinical Diagnosis and Testing 91 Other Sickle Cell Disorders 92 Management and Treatment 92 Genetic Counseling 93 Chapter Summary 94 Key Terms 94 Chapter Review Questions 95 Resources 95 CHAPTER 10 Hemochromatosis 97 Phenotypic Features 97 Genetics of HFE-Associated Hemochromatosis 98 Diagnosis 98 Genetic Testing and Counseling 100 Management and Treatment 101 Associated Syndromes 102 Chapter Summary 102 Key Terms 103 Chapter Review Questions 104 Resources 104 CHAPTER 11 Cystic Fibrosis 107 Phenotypic Features 107 Genetics 109 Diagnosis 110 Genetic Testing and Counseling 111 Management, Treatment, and Surveillance 111 Associated Syndromes 112 Chapter Summary 113 Key Terms 113 Chapter Review Questions 114 Resources 114 CHAPTER 12 Familial Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms and Dissections 115 Diagnosis 116 Genetic Testing and Counseling 119 Management and Treatment 120 Associated Syndromes 121 Chapter Summary 121 Key Terms 122 Chapter Review Questions 122 Resources 123 CHAPTER 13 Familial Hypercholesterolemia 125 Genetics 125 59605_Gunder_FM_00i_xii_3 8/27/10 12:58 PM Page viii viii ■ Contents Environmental Risk Factors 126 Physical Examination Findings 126 Related Disorders 127 Environmental and Other Factors 128 Testing 128 Management and Surveillance 129 Chapter Summary 134 Key Terms 134 Chapter Review Questions 135 Resources 135 CHAPTER 14 Hereditary Cardiomyopathies 137 Diagnosis 138 Genetic Testing and Counseling 141 Management and Treatment 141 Associated Syndromes 142 Chapter Summary 143 Key Terms 144 Chapter Review Questions 144 Resources 144 CHAPTER 15 Marfan Syndrome 147 Phenotypic Features 147 Genetics of Marfan Syndrome 148 Diagnosis 148 Genetic Testing and Counseling 150 Management and Treatment 151 Associated Syndromes 151 Chapter Summary 152 Key Terms 152 Chapter Review Questions 152 Resources 153 CHAPTER 16 Polycystic Kidney Disease 155 Phenotypic Features 155 Genetics 157 Diagnosis 158 Genetic Testing and Counseling 159 Management, Treatment, and Surveillance 159 Associated Syndromes 160 Chapter Summary 161 Key Terms 161 Chapter Review Questions 162 Resources 162 CHAPTER 17 Neurofibromatosis 165 Genetics of Neurofibromatosis 166 Diagnosis 167 Medical Management 170 59605_Gunder_FM_00i_xii_3 8/27/10 12:58 PM Page ix Contents ■ ix Chapter Summary 171 Key Terms 171 Chapter Review Questions 172 Resources 172 CHAPTER 18 Familial Malignant Melanoma 173 Environmental Factors 173 Phenotypic Features 174 Genetics 174 Diagnosis 175 Genetic Testing and Counseling 177 Associated Diseases 177 Management and Treatment 178 Chapter Summary 179 Key Terms 180 Chapter Review Questions 180 Resources 181 CHAPTER 19 Pharmacogenomics 183 Drug Metabolism 184 Pharmacogenomic Tests 186 Limitations and Ethical Issues 187 Chapter Summary 188 Key Terms 188 Chapter Review Questions 189 Resources 189 CHAPTER 20 Gene Therapy 191 Basic Process 191 Types of Gene Therapy 192 Viruses as Gene Therapy Vectors 193 Challenges Associated with Viral Vectors 195 Recent Progress 198 Chapter Summary 198 Key Terms 199 Chapter Review Questions 200 Resources 200 CHAPTER 21 Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues 203 Genetic Testing 203 Confidentiality 205 Conclusion 207 Chapter Summary 208 Key Terms 209 Chapter Review Questions 209 Resources 209 Glossary 211 Index 223

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