Cockayne Syndrome

Overview

4.6 out of 5 (9 Reviews)

Credits

1.00

Pharmacology Credits

0.0

Post Assessment Questions

5

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

11 Jan 2024

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Cockayne syndrome is a rare autosomal recessive genetic disorder resulting from a DNA repair defect, leading to heightened sensitivity of cells in affected individuals to the lethal effects of UV light. Individuals with this disorder display unique facial characteristics, including sunken eyes, a beaked nose, and prominent ears, and also experience progressive dementia. In addition to these characteristics, individuals with Cockayne syndrome frequently exhibit cachectic dwarfism, intellectual disabilities, skin and hair thinning, failure to thrive, short stature with a stooped standing posture, microcephaly, progressive neurological dysfunction resulting from demyelination, retinal degeneration accompanied by pigmented retinopathy and optic atrophy, kyphoscoliosis, gait defects, neuromotor abnormalities, compromised vision and hearing, and sun sensitivity.

Cockayne syndrome manifests as a spectrum that can be divided into 3 types—I, II, and III. The condition is specifically associated with 2 defective genes—the ERCC8 (Cockayne syndrome A or CSA) gene for Cockayne syndrome type I and the ERCC6 (Cockayne syndrome B or CSB) gene for Cockayne syndrome type II. An additional variant—the xeroderma pigmentosum–Cockayne syndrome overlap complex—stems from mutations in different ERCC genes such as ERCC2, ERCC3, and XPD. The treatment for CS is mainly supportive and focuses on managing and preventing the associated complications. This activity reviews the etiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of Cockayne syndrome types 1 and 2 while emphasizing the importance of the early involvement of a multidisciplinary healthcare team to improve patient care for this complex and rare condition.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify key clinical features and facial characteristics of Cockayne syndrome for early and accurate diagnosis.

  • Implement evidence-based interventions and supportive measures tailored to the specific needs of individuals with Cockayne syndrome.

  • Apply a multidisciplinary approach, coordinating psychomotor rehabilitation and physiotherapy for optimal patient outcomes.

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    Collaborate with interprofessional healthcare providers to provide comprehensive and coordinated care for individuals with Cockayne syndrome.

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Reviews

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