scholarly journals Characterization of the clinical and genetic spectrum of autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome type 1 in Chinese case series

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ya-Bing Wang ◽  
Ou Wang ◽  
Min Nie ◽  
Yan Jiang ◽  
Mei Li ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome type 1 (APS1) is a hereditary disease caused by mutations in the AIRE gene with both endocrine and non-endocrine organ involvement. The existing data from China are limited, and this study aims to describe the phenotypes and genetic characterization in Chinese APS1 patients. In this single-center, retrospective, observational study, comprehensive endocrine and extra-endocrine manifestations were collected, and genetic analysis in AIRE was conducted in patients with APS1 between the years of 1984 and 2018 at Peking Union Medical College Hospital. Results In total, 13 patients from 12 unrelated families were enrolled, seven of whom were female, with hypoparathyroidism, chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis, and Addison’s disease being the most frequently observed manifestations. Up to 84.7% presented with two or three of the above-mentioned manifestations, and nearly 4.9 ± 1.8 components presented in patients aged 21.2 ± 7.9 years old. Several less common phenotypes, such as myeloproliferative disease, pure red cell aplasia, renal tubular acidosis, asplenia, autoimmune hepatitis, and ankylosing spondylitis, were also observed in patients. Altogether, seven different AIRE mutations were found in six patients, four of which (K161fs, G208V, A246fs, and L308F) had not been previously reported in patients with APS1. Conclusion We have provided a comprehensive profile of Chinese patients with APS1, with less commonly observed features being observed in addition to more regularly seen manifestations. Additionally, different AIRE mutations that were observed have expanded the genetic spectrum, which will help with future understanding of the molecular pathogenesis of APS1.

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jing Ruan ◽  
Xuan Wang ◽  
Xianyong Jiang ◽  
Miao Chen

Abstract Background Pure red cell aplasia (PRCA) and large granular lymphocytic leukaemia (LGLL) are very rare complications of autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome type 1 (APS1). Here, we report a case of APS1 with PRCA and LGLL. Previous cases were reviewed, and possible mechanisms are discussed. Case presentation A 31-year-old female presented with anaemia and was diagnosed with PRCA in our centre. She also had hypoparathyroidism for 24 years, premature ovarian failure for 10 years, osteoporosis for 5 years, recurrent pneumonia with bronchiectasis for 4 years and chronic diarrhoea for 1 year. Boosted whole-exome analysis showed AIRE heterozygous mutations, confirming the diagnosis as APS1. LGLL was diagnosed during follow-up. The PRCA responded well to glucocorticoid. treatment Conclusion AIRE is causally related to the development of LGLL and consequent PRCA, which may be due to some immunological mechanisms.


2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
JiaQi Chen ◽  
Ting Lu ◽  
ChenXiao Liu ◽  
Yun Zhao ◽  
AiJie Huang ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome type 1 (APS-1) is a rare monogenic inherited disease caused by mutations of the autoimmune regulator gene (AIRE). The three major components of this syndrome are chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis, hypoparathyroidism and adrenocortical insufficiency. Case presentation We report a 20-year-old male who was clinically diagnosed with APS-1 at the age of 15. He was admitted to our department this time for suffering from polyuria and polydipsia for 6 months and was finally diagnosed with diabetes insipidus. Whole-exome sequencing (WES) revealed a novel compound heterozygous mutation of the AIRE gene —the c.239 T > G (p.Val80Gly) variant on one allele and the copy number variant (CNV) of 21q22.3(chr21:45,670,150–45,706,528)*1 on the other. Conclusions This case suggests that diabetes insipidus is a rare component of APS-1 and expands the variety of mutations on AIRE gene.


2013 ◽  
Vol 42 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emma Lindh ◽  
Johan Brännström ◽  
Petra Jones ◽  
Fredrik Wermeling ◽  
Signe Hässler ◽  
...  

Author(s):  
E. A. Yablokova ◽  
A. M. Rimskaya ◽  
Yu. P. Grintsevich ◽  
A. V. Vitebskaya ◽  
E. V. Borisova ◽  
...  

Autoimmune hepatitis is a chronic inflammatory liver disease of unknown etiology; the prevalence of juvenile autoimmune hepatitis is unknown. Autoimmune hepatitis occurs in 10–20% of patients with type 1 autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome, a rare (orphan) disease, which is characterized by a clinical triad in 70–100% of cases: chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis, hypopara thy roidismand adrenal insufficiency, as well as more 25 possible autoimmune endocrine and non-endocrine manifestations.Thisstudy describes a case of a 5-year-old girl with autoimmune hepatitis as the first clinical manifestation of the disease. The symptoms of chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis enabled us to suggest and genetically confirm the diagnosis of autoimmune poly endocrine syndrome type 1 before the lesions of endocrine organs. The girl had nonsense mutations R257 * and p.Q94* of the AIRE gene in a compound heterozygous state. Later, there appeared another autoimmune disorder – common vitiligo.Timelydiagnosisoftype1autoimmunepolyendocrinesyndromeinachildwiththefirstnon-endocrine autoimmune manifestation, initiation of therapy and further medical management made it possible to preventseve recomplications and improve the patient’s quality of life.


Author(s):  
S. Garelli ◽  
M. Dalla Costa ◽  
C. Sabbadin ◽  
S. Barollo ◽  
B. Rubin ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome type 1 (APS-1) is a rare recessive inherited disease, caused by AutoImmune Regulator (AIRE) gene mutations and characterized by three major manifestations: chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis (CMC), chronic hypoparathyroidism (CH) and Addison’s disease (AD). Methods Autoimmune conditions and associated autoantibodies (Abs) were analyzed in 158 Italian patients (103 females and 55 males; F/M 1.9/1) at the onset and during a follow-up of 23.7 ± 15.1 years. AIRE mutations were determined. Results The prevalence of APS-1 was 2.6 cases/million (range 0.5–17 in different regions). At the onset 93% of patients presented with one or more components of the classical triad and 7% with other components. At the end of follow-up, 86.1% had CH, 77.2% AD, 74.7% CMC, 49.5% premature menopause, 29.7% autoimmune intestinal dysfunction, 27.8% autoimmune thyroid diseases, 25.9% autoimmune gastritis/pernicious anemia, 25.3% ectodermal dystrophy, 24% alopecia, 21.5% autoimmune hepatitis, 17% vitiligo, 13.3% cholelithiasis, 5.7% connective diseases, 4.4% asplenia, 2.5% celiac disease and 13.9% cancer. Overall, 991 diseases (6.3 diseases/patient) were found. Interferon-ω Abs (IFNωAbs) were positive in 91.1% of patients. Overall mortality was 14.6%. The AIRE mutation R139X was found in 21.3% of tested alleles, R257X in 11.8%, W78R in 11.4%, C322fsX372 in 8.8%, T16M in 6.2%, R203X in 4%, and A21V in 2.9%. Less frequent mutations were present in 12.9%, very rare in 9.6% while no mutations in 11% of the cases. Conclusions In Italy, APS-1 is a rare disorder presenting with the three major manifestations and associated with different AIRE gene mutations. IFNωAbs are markers of APS-1 and other organ-specific autoantibodies are markers of clinical, subclinical or potential autoimmune conditions.


2018 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda Humbert ◽  
Marjorie Cornu ◽  
Emmanuelle Proust-Lemoine ◽  
Jagadeesh Bayry ◽  
Jean-Louis Wemeau ◽  
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2021 ◽  
Vol 231 ◽  
pp. 108851
Author(s):  
Iivo Hetemäki ◽  
Saila Laakso ◽  
Hannamari Välimaa ◽  
Iivari Kleino ◽  
Eliisa Kekäläinen ◽  
...  

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. e241680
Author(s):  
Aditya Sanjeevi ◽  
Adlyne Reena Asirvatham ◽  
Karthik Balachandran ◽  
Shriraam Mahadevan

A 45-year-old woman presented to us with a short-term history of nausea, vomiting and giddiness. On arrival at our hospital, examination revealed postural hypotension. Fluid resuscitation with intravenous normal saline was commenced. She also had chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis and nail changes suggestive of ectodermal dystrophy. Detailed history taking revealed that she had never attained menarche. Serum biochemistries showed hyponatraemia, hyperkalaemia, and hypocalcaemia (sodium, 127 mEq/L; potassium, 6 mEq/L; and albumin-corrected calcium, 6 mg/dL). Adrenocorticotropic hormone-stimulated cortisol (16.7 mcg/dL) was suboptimal favouring adrenal insufficiency. She was started on hydrocortisone and fludrocortisone supplementation. Additionally, the parathyroid hormone was inappropriately low (3.8 pg/mL) confirming hypoparathyroidism. Oral calcium and active vitamin D supplementation were added. With the above clinical and biochemical picture, namely, clustering of primary amenorrhoea, adrenal insufficiency and hypoparathyroidism, the diagnosis pointed towards autoimmune polyglandular syndrome. Genetic workup revealed a deletion in exon 8 of the autoimmune regulator gene confirming the diagnosis of autoimmune polyendocrinopathy–candidiasis–ectodermal dystrophy/autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type 1 .


2019 ◽  
Vol 47 (2) ◽  
pp. 175-179
Author(s):  
V. V. Troshina ◽  
T. A. Grebennikova ◽  
Zh. E. Belaya

The article describes a clinical case of primary adrenal insufficiency which manifested at an atypically advanced age. Primary adrenal insufficiency combined with other clinical symptoms suggested the autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome type 1. Subsequently, the diagnosis was confirmed by the results of genetic testing. The particulars of the clinical case include the age of patient at manifestation of the disease (49  years). The lack of treatment resulted in dramatic clinical decompensation. This clinical case is intended to draw clinicians' attention to the necessity of detection of primary adrenal insufficiency and appropriate and timely treatment. Taking into account eventual diagnostic problems, it is necessary to raise awareness about this disease among practicing doctors of various specialties.


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