Outcomes and hidden subgroups in WDR45-related disorders

BPAN. WDR45-related disorders are one of the most common X-linked neurodevelopmental disorders. While initially conceptualized within the framework of rare conditions with neurodegeneration with brain iron accumulation, WDR45-related disorders challenge the traditional concept of neurodegenerative conditions. Most individuals are diagnosed in childhood with neurodevelopmental features. However, the full spectrum of the pediatric presentation of WDR45-disorders has not been fully delineated yet. In a recent publication, we delineate the pediatric presentation of WDR45-disorders. We find that typical outcome measures often fail to capture the full range of features in WDR45-related disorders and that there might be two distinct previously not appreciated subgroups. Continue reading