A Novel PORCN Frameshift Mutation Leading to Focal Dermal Hypoplasia: A Case Report

2018 ◽  
Vol 154 (3) ◽  
pp. 119-121
Author(s):  
Ceren D. Durmaz ◽  
John McGrath ◽  
Lu Liu ◽  
Halil G. Karabulut

Focal dermal hypoplasia (FDH), also known as Goltz-Gorlin syndrome, is a rare, multisystemic, X-linked dominant genodermatosis characterized by defective development of mesodermal and ectodermal tissues. Major clinical features of the disorder are skin manifestations, skeletal defects, and developmental eye abnormalities. FDH is caused by heterozygous mutations in the PORCN gene located at Xp11.23, and 90% of individuals with FDH are females. Here, we report a female patient with cutaneous changes, multiple eye anomalies, short stature, and ectrodactyly of the right foot. These clinical findings were compatible with the diagnosis of FDH, and a novel mutation, NM_022825.3:c.488delG was found in the PORCN gene causing a premature stop codon.

Nephron ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Linlin Huang ◽  
Ting Shi ◽  
Ying Li ◽  
Xiaozhong Li

This is a case report of a girl with glutaric acidemia type I (GA-I) who experienced rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney injury (AKI). Her first acute metabolic crisis occurred at the age of 5 months, which mainly manifested as irritable crying, poor appetite, and hyperlactatemia. Mutation analysis showed 2 pathogenic mutations in the glutaryl-CoA dehydrogenase (GCDH) gene, which were c.383G>A (p.R128Q) and c.873delC (p.N291Kfs*41), the latter of which is a novel frameshift mutation of GA-I. She had a febrile illness at the age of 12 months, followed by AKI and severe rhabdomyolysis. Four days of continuous venovenous hemodiafiltration (CVVHDF) helped to overcome this acute decompensation. This case report describes a novel mutation in the GCDH gene, that is, c.873delC (p.N291Kfs*41). Also, it highlights the fact that patients with GA-I have a high risk of rhabdomyolysis and AKI, which may be induced by febrile diseases and hyperosmotic dehydration; CVVHDF can help to overcome this acute decompensation.


Pulse ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-48
Author(s):  
MR Molla ◽  
F Ferdousi ◽  
DR Shankar ◽  
AKMB Karim

A 13 years old boy admitted with the complaint of progressive exophthalmos and gradually decreasing vision on right eye, also occasional headache and deformity on the right fronto-orbital region. Radiological & clinical findings revealed a case of frontal osteoma in the right frontal sinus extending up to right frontal lobe, eroding right roof of the orbit. Complete excision of the tumor mass was possible surgically. Biopsy confirmed a case of osteoma. Below is a discussion on diagnosis & management of frontal osteomaPulse Vol.9 January-December 2016 p.45-48


2019 ◽  
Vol 32 (8) ◽  
pp. 752-758
Author(s):  
Peng Fan ◽  
Yu-Mo Zhao ◽  
Di Zhang ◽  
Ying Liao ◽  
Kun-Qi Yang ◽  
...  

Abstract BACKGROUND Liddle syndrome (LS) is an autosomal dominant disorder caused by single-gene mutations of the epithelial sodium channel (ENaC). It is characterized by early-onset hypertension, spontaneous hypokalemia and low plasma renin and aldosterone concentrations. In this study, we reported an LS pedigree with normokalemia resulting from a novel SCNN1G frameshift mutation. METHODS Peripheral blood samples were collected from the proband and eight family members for DNA extraction. Next-generation sequencing and Sanger sequencing were performed to identify the SCNN1G mutation. Clinical examinations were used to comprehensively evaluate the phenotypes of two patients. RESULTS Genetic analysis identified a novel SCNN1G frameshift mutation, p.Arg586Valfs*598, in the proband with LS. This heterozygous frameshift mutation generated a premature stop codon and deleted the vital PY motif of ENaC. The same mutation was present in his elder brother with LS, and his mother without any LS symptoms. Biochemical examination showed normokalemia in the three mutation carriers. The mutation identified was not found in any other family members, 100 hypertensives, or 100 healthy controls. CONCLUSIONS Our study identified a novel SCNN1G frameshift mutation in a Chinese family with LS, expanding the genetic spectrum of SCNN1G. Genetic testing helped us identify LS with a pathogenic mutation when the genotypes and phenotype were not completely consistent because of the hypokalemia. This case emphasizes that once a proband is diagnosed with LS by genetic testing, family genetic sequencing is necessary for early diagnosis and intervention for other family members, to protect against severe cardiovascular complications.


Hemorrhoids and varicose veins are conditions resulting from loss of vascular integrity and, despite being worldwide health concerns, their pathogenesis has not been clearly defined. Many risk factors have been linked to the development of these complications including diet, defecating habits, alcohol consumption and other physiological factors. There are limited studies involving the possible role of genetic mutations in the development of hemorrhoids and varicose veins. FoxC2 is an important transcription factor that plays many roles in a variety of embryonic developmental processes, including angiogenesis. In the current study, we aimed to investigate the role of the FOXC2 gene variations in the development of familial hemorrhoids and varicose veins in the Jordanian population. Thirty-two samples were collected from eight families manifested hemorrhoids and/or varicose veins conditions. DNA sequencing was performed to screen variation in the FOXC2 gene. Two individuals with severe and early onset of hemorrhoids and varicose veins from the same family showed a frameshift mutation (881'inT) in the coding exon of the FOXC2 gene resulting in a premature stop codon at position +1386 (294 residues truncated peptide). In conclusion, our results support a possible role of genetic predisposition in the development of hemorrhoids and varicose veins with a frequency of 6% in the selected population


2018 ◽  
Vol 154 (4) ◽  
pp. 181-186 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elifcan Taşdelen ◽  
Ceren D. Durmaz ◽  
Halil G. Karabulut

Oculodentodigital dysplasia (ODDD) is a rare condition characterized by a typical facial appearance and variable findings of the eyes, teeth, and fingers. ODDD is caused by mutations in the GJA1 gene in chromosome 6q22 and inherited in an autosomal dominant manner in the majority of the patients. However, in recent clinical reports, autosomal recessive ODDD cases due to by GJA1 mutations were also described. Here, we report on a 14-year-old boy with microphthalmia, microcornea, narrow nasal bridge, hypoplastic alae nasi, prominent columnella, hypodontia, dental caries, and partial syndactyly of the 2nd and 3rd toes. These clinical findings were concordant with the diagnosis of ODDD, and a novel homozygous mutation (c.442C>T, p.Arg148Ter) was determined in the GJA1 gene leading to a premature stop codon. His phenotypically normal parents were found to be carriers of the same mutation. This is the third family in the literature in which ODDD segregates in an autosomal recessive manner.


2021 ◽  
pp. 105566562110109
Author(s):  
Qi Peng ◽  
Wenyan Qin ◽  
Siping Li ◽  
Meihua Huang ◽  
Chunbao Rao ◽  
...  

Aims: Van der Woude syndrome (VWS) is one of the most common craniofacial anomalies, causing significant functional and psychological burden to the patients. This study aimed to identify the genetic cause of VWS in a Chinese family. Methods: Whole genome sequencing (WGS) was performed to screen for pathogenic mutations. Various Bioinformatics tools were used to assess the pathogenicity of the variants. Cosegregation analysis of the candidate variant was carried out. Interpretation of variants was performed according to the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics guidelines. Results: A novel frameshift duplication c.373_374dupAA (p.Asn125Lys fs*43) was identified in exon 4 of the interferon regulatory factor 6 (IRF6) gene in all 3 affected members, which were not found in unaffected family members. The novel mutation leads to a frameshift and a premature stop codon which caused putative truncated protein. Protein alignment indicated high evolutionary conservation of the p.N125 residue, and this mutation was predicted by online tools to be damaging and deleterious. Conclusions: This study demonstrates that the novel mutation c.373_374dupAA (p.Asn125Lysfs*43) in the IRF6 gene corresponds to the VWS in this family. The discovery of this pathogenic variant enriches the genotypic spectrum of IRF6 gene and contributes to genetic diagnosis and counseling of families with VWS.


2001 ◽  
Vol 86 (9) ◽  
pp. 4068-4071 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sorahia Domenice ◽  
Ana Claudia Latronico ◽  
Vinicius Nahime Brito ◽  
Ivo Jorge Prado Arnhold ◽  
Fernando Kok ◽  
...  

Primary adrenal insufficiency is a rare condition in pediatric age, and its association with precocious sexual development is very uncommon. We report a 2-yr-old Brazilian boy with DAX1 gene mutation whose first clinical manifestation was isosexual gonadotropin-independent precocious puberty. He presented with pubic hair, enlarged penis and testes, and advanced bone age. T levels were elevated, whereas basal and GnRH-stimulated LH levels were compatible with a prepubertal pattern. Chronic GnRH agonist therapy did not reduce T levels, supporting the diagnosis of gonadotropin-independent precocious puberty. Testotoxicosis was ruled out after normal sequencing of exon 11 of the LH receptor gene. At age 3 yr he developed clinical and hormonal features of severe primary adrenal insufficiency. The entire coding region of the DAX1 gene was analyzed through direct sequencing. A nucleotide G insertion between nucleotides 430 and 431 in exon 1, resulting in a novel frameshift mutation and a premature stop codon at position 71 of DAX-1, was identified. Surprisingly, steroid replacement therapy induced a clear decrease in testicular size and T levels to the prepubertal range. These findings suggest that chronic excessive ACTH levels resulting from adrenal insufficiency may stimulate Leydig cells and lead to gonadotropin-independent precocious puberty in some boys with DAX1 gene mutations.


2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Georgia Avgitidou ◽  
Sebastian Siebelmann ◽  
Bjoern Bachmann ◽  
Juergen Kohlhase ◽  
Ludwig M. Heindl ◽  
...  

A 3-year-old boy presented with acute corneal hydrops on the left eye and spontaneous corneal rupture on the right eye. A diagnosis of brittle cornea syndrome was confirmed by molecular analysis. A novel mutation, the homozygous variant c.17T>G, p.V6G, was found in the gene for PR-domain-containing protein 5 (PRDM5) in exon 1. Brittle cornea syndrome is a rare connective tissue disease with typical ocular, auditory, musculoskeletal, and cutaneous disorders. Almost all patients suffer from declined vision due to corneal scarring, thinning, and rupture. The most common ophthalmologic findings include keratoconus, progressive central corneal thinning, high myopia, irregular astigmatism, retinal detachment, and high risk for spontaneous corneal or scleral rupture. In addition to describing the case with a novel mutation here we review the current literature on brittle cornea syndrome pathogenesis, clinical findings, and therapy.


2018 ◽  
Vol 71 (9) ◽  
pp. 821-824 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nasrollah Saleh-Gohari ◽  
Kolsoum Saeidi ◽  
Roya Zeighaminejad

AimsFucosidosis is a rare autosomal recessive lysosomal storage disorder caused by α-L-fucosidase deficiency as a result of FUCA1 gene mutations. Here, we studied clinical features and the molecular basis of fucosidosis in a family from Iran, including two probands and nine family members.MethodsDNA sample of two probands were screened for gene defects using a next generation sequencing technique. The sequencing processes were performed on an Illumina Hiseq 4000 platform. Sequence reads were analysed using BWA-GATK.ResultsNext generation sequencing revealed a frameshift mutation caused by 2 bp deletion (c.837_838 delTG; p.Cys279) in the FUCA1 gene. The identified mutation was tested in all participants. Homozygous patients had almost all the complications associated with fucosidosis, while heterozygous carriers were unaffected.ConclusionsThe variant c.837_838 delTG; p.Cys279 has not been reported previously and is predicted to be pathogenic due to a premature stop codon.


1999 ◽  
Vol 84 (5) ◽  
pp. 1751-1753 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brigitta Thiele ◽  
Wolfgang Weidemann ◽  
Doris Schnabel ◽  
Gabriela Romalo ◽  
Hans-Udo Schweikert ◽  
...  

We describe a novel mutation in exon 1 of the androgen receptor gene in a patient with complete androgen insensitivity (CAIS). Endocrine findings were typical for androgen insensitivity (testosterone serum levels in the upper limit of normal males and increased LH serum concentrations). Biochemical investigations in cultured genital skin fibroblasts of the patient showed a normal 5α-reductase activity but a complete absence of androgen binding. Western blot analysis revealed no detectable protein product. Sequence analysis of the entire coding region of the androgen receptor gene resulted in the identification of a 2-bp deletion in codon 472, causing frameshift and introduction of a premature stop codon 27 codons downstream of the mutation.


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