Novel mutations in a patient with triple a syndrome

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Beitragende

  • Jyoti Sanghvi - , Sri Aurobindo Medical College and PG Institute (Autor:in)
  • Ajit Anand Asati - , Sri Aurobindo Medical College and PG Institute (Autor:in)
  • Ravindra Kumar - , Sri Aurobindo Medical College and PG Institute (Autor:in)
  • Angela Huebner - , Klinik und Poliklinik für Kinder- und Jugendmedizin (Autor:in)

Abstract

Background: Triple A syndrome (Allgrove syndrome), a rare autosomal recessive disorder, is characterized by adrenal insufficiency, achalasia cardia and alacrimia. It is caused by mutations in AAAS gene which encodes a protein called ALADIN. Case characteristics: 8-year-old boy who presented with hypoglycemic seizures, dysphagia, dry eyes and hyperpigmentation. Investigations confirmed achalasia cardia and adrenal insufficiency. Sequencing of AAAS gene revealed two novel mutations in compound heterozygous state (c.1101delG/ c.1310_1311delCT). Outcome: Patient was managed with hydrocortisone and artificial tears. Message: Sequencing analysis should be done to confirm the diagnosis of clinically suspected Triple A syndrome.

Details

OriginalspracheEnglisch
Seiten (von - bis)805-806
Seitenumfang2
Fachzeitschrift Indian pediatrics : journal of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics
Jahrgang52
Ausgabenummer9
PublikationsstatusVeröffentlicht - 26 Sept. 2015
Peer-Review-StatusJa

Externe IDs

Scopus 84942305594
PubMed 26519721

Schlagworte

Schlagwörter

  • Achalasia cardia, Adrenal insufficiency, Alacrimia, Allgrove syndrome