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Sotos Syndrome — Research Summary
Printed from RareWays (rareways.org) on 26 September 2026
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5 Most Recent Research Articles
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Sotos and Malan Syndromes in Childhood: Molecular and Clinical Findings From a Nationwide Cohort of 48 Patients.
Uzman Ceren Yılmaz et al. — Clinical genetics (19 August 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42618064/
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First Korean Case of 5q35.2q35.3 Microduplication With Reversed Sotos Syndrome Phenotype and Growth Hormone Deficiency: Expanding the Endocrine Spectrum.
Kim Sejin et al. — American journal of medical genetics. Part A (1 July 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41804817/
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A Case of Sotos Syndrome With Right Shoulder Disarticulation Due to a High-Grade Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor in the Right Arm and Shoulder.
Hassan Anid et al. — Cureus (1 July 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42553672/
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Unmasked Behavioral Disturbance Following Traumatic Brain Injury in an Adult With Previously Undiagnosed Sotos Syndrome.
Obara Koji — Cureus (1 July 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42621581/
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Biallelic Inactivation of NSD1 Associated With Carcinogenesis in Sotos Syndrome.
Borja Nicholas A et al. — Pediatric blood & cancer (1 June 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41846328/
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Sotos Syndrome
Sotos syndrome is a rare genetic condition caused by changes in the NSD1 gene. It leads to fast growth in early childhood, a distinctive facial appearance, a large head and, in most children, learning and developmental difficulties. Some people also have low muscle tone, seizures, scoliosis or heart and kidney differences. Care is tailored to each person and includes developmental therapies and regular medical review.
Most Recent Research
Sotos syndrome is an overgrowth disorder caused by heterozygous NSD1 variants, partial-gene deletions, or 5q35 microdeletions. Malan syndrome, a phenotypically overlapping condition, results from haploinsufficiency of the NFIX gene due to either heterozygous chromosomal microdeletions involving the 19p13.2 region or heterozygous loss-of-function variants. This multicenter study aimed to characterize the clinical and molecular features of individuals with Sotos and Malan syndromes in Türkiye. We retrospectively analyzed clinical and molecular data from 48 individuals with genetically confirmed Sotos or Malan syndrome across 14 centers. Molecular analyses included whole-exome sequencing, clinical exome sequencing, targeted gene panels, multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification, and chromosomal microarray analysis. Forty-two individuals were diagnosed with Sotos syndrome and six with Malan syndrome. All exhibited characteristic facial features, and 97.9% had developmental delay or intellectual disability. We identified a total of 38 NSD1 variants, of which 35 were classified as pathogenic or likely pathogenic and three as variants of uncertain significance; notably, 23 of these variants were novel. Three patients carried 5q35 microdeletions, and one had an intragenic deletion involving exons 10-11. Four distinct NFIX variants (two novel) were detected in five patients, and one carried a 19p13.13 deletion encompassing the entire gene. This nationwide study expands the genotype-phenotype spectrum of Sotos and Malan syndromes in Türkiye and supports improved diagnostic and clinical management strategies.
Common Questions
What is Sotos Syndrome?
Sotos syndrome is a rare genetic condition caused by changes in the NSD1 gene. It leads to fast growth in early childhood, a distinctive facial appearance, a large head and, in most children, learning and developmental difficulties. Some people also have low muscle tone, seizures, scoliosis or heart and kidney differences. Care is tailored to each person and includes developmental therapies and regular medical review.
How many clinical trials are available for Sotos Syndrome?
No clinical trials are currently indexed for Sotos Syndrome. This may change as new trials are registered. Check back regularly or visit ClinicalTrials.gov directly.
Where does the research data for Sotos Syndrome come from?
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