Mutations of the AAAS gene in an Indian family with Allgrove's syndrome
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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
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 4764-4766 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | World journal of gastroenterology : WJG |
Volume | 12 |
Issue number | 29 |
Publication status | Published - 7 Aug 2006 |
Peer-reviewed | Yes |
External IDs
Scopus | 33747675482 |
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PubMed | 16937455 |
Keywords
Keywords
- Allgrove's syndrome, Autosomal recessive, Genetic mutation, India, Triple A syndrome