Mutations of the AAAS gene in an Indian family with Allgrove's syndrome

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Beitragende

Abstract

The triple A or Allgrove's syndrome is an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by the triad of achalasia cardia, alacrima and ACTH resistant adrenocortical insufficiency. Mutations of the Achalasia-Addisonianism-Alacrima-Syndrome (AAAS) gene on chromosome 12q13 are associated with this syndrome. We report an Indian family where two siblings were homozygous for a known mutation of the AAA5 gene and presented with the classical triad of symptoms. The mother and the brother were heterozygous and asymptomatic. The affected siblings had iron deficiency anemia and the younger sister had pes cavus and palmoplantar keratosis. Neurological symptoms were absent in both affected children. Recognition of this syndrome can lead to early treatment of adrenal insufficency and genetic counselling.

Details

OriginalspracheEnglisch
Seiten (von - bis)4764-4766
Seitenumfang3
Fachzeitschrift World journal of gastroenterology : WJG
Jahrgang12
Ausgabenummer29
PublikationsstatusVeröffentlicht - 7 Aug. 2006
Peer-Review-StatusJa

Externe IDs

Scopus 33747675482
PubMed 16937455

Schlagworte

Schlagwörter

  • Allgrove's syndrome, Autosomal recessive, Genetic mutation, India, Triple A syndrome