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    15 August 2019 Volume 37 Issue 8
      
    Risk factors of neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis in twins
    YANG Haifeng, DING Ying, CAO Chuanding, et al
    Journal of Clinical Pediatrics. 2019, 37(8):  561.  doi:10.3969/j.issn.1000-3606.2019.08.001
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     Objective To analyze the risk factors of neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) in twins. Methods Medical records of twins, of which only one suffered from NEC charged in Xiangya Hospital between 2012 and 2018 were retrospectively reviewed. The enrolled twins were divided into NEC group and non-NEC group. The potential risk factors of NEC including basic information (birth weight, asphyxia after birth, birth order, gender) and risk factors (enteral feeding, medical treatments, relevant diseases) were compared between the two groups. Results The rate of feeding intolerance (65.9% vs. 40.9%, χ2=5.526, P=0.019), red cell concentration by infusion within 48 hours before NEC occurred (27.3% vs. 6.8%, χ2=6.510, P=0.011) were significantly higher in twins with NEC than those without NEC. The lowest hemoglobin content in the first week after birth (114.9±19.5 g/L vs. 127.7±24.0 g/L, P<0.001) were significantly lower in twins with NEC than those without NEC. Conditional logistic regression analysis showed that the independent risk factors of NEC were feeding intolerance (P=0.018, OR=7.264, 95%CI:1.397~37.766), early anemia (P=0.022, OR=10.208, 95%CI:1.408~74.009) and red cell concentration by infusion within 48 hours before NEC occurred (P=0.023, OR=16.648, 95%CI: 1.473~188.094). Conclusions Feeding intolerance, early anemia and red cell concentration by infusion within 48 hours before NEC occurred were independent risk factors of NEC.
    Meconium-stained amniotic fluid as a potential risk factor for necrotizing enterocolitis among very low birth weight preterm infants
    CHEN Shi, WANG Xueqiu, HU Xiaoyu, et al
    Journal of Clinical Pediatrics. 2019, 37(8):  566.  doi:10.3969/j.issn.1000-3606.2019.08.002
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    Objective To evaluate the association between meconium-stained amniotic fluid (MSAF) and necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) in very low birth weight preterm infants and to identify the risk factors of NEC. Methods A retrospective study was conducted from January 2010 to October 2016. The maternal and neonatal characteristics in cases of very-low-birthweight preterm infants born prior to 34 weeks of gestation were collected. Infants were divided into the MSAF and non-MSAF groups. Each infant exposed to MSAF was matched with 5 infants from the control group who were admitted to our ward during the same study period according to gestational age (difference ≤ 3 days), birth weight (difference ≤ 130 g) and age at admission (difference ≤ 3 days). Results In present study, 460 medical records of preterm infants with very low birth weight were reviewed. Forty-one (41,8.9%) of them were born with MSAF. A total of 180 infants were finally involved in the study. Demographic characteristics and neonatal complication of MSAF (n=30) and non-MSAF group (n=150) were compared. Higher incidence of NEC (26.7% vs. 10%, χ2=4.825, P=0.028) was found in MSAF group in comparison to non-MSAF group. In logistic regression analysis, MSAF (OR=3.385, 95.0%CI: 1.349-8.492, P=0.009) and sepsis (OR=3.538, 95.0%CI: 1.442-8.679, P=0.006) were independent risk factors of NEC. Conclusion MSAF is associated with higher incidence of NEC in very low birth weight infants. MSAF and sepsis contributed to the development of NEC. Strengthening the management of amniotic fluid contamination during pregnancy might reduce the incidence of NEC.
    Significance of fecal autoinducer-2 in monitoring the occurrence and recovery of neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis
    FU Chunyan, WANG Zhengli, XIAO Sa, et al
    Journal of Clinical Pediatrics. 2019, 37(8):  570.  doi:10.3969/j.issn.1000-3606.2019.08.003
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    Objective To explore the significance of fecal autoinducer-2 (AI-2) in monitoring the occurrence and recovery of neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). Methods Twelve newborns with NEC, diagnosed between October 2017 to April 2018, were included in the present study (the NEC group, n=12). Another 12 newborns were paired with gestational age, age, way of delivery, way of feeding, use of antibiotics and so on, to the NEC group as control group (n=12). The onset of NEC was defined as acute phase and the recovery phase was recognized from the third day after re-introducing feeding of milk. Fecal samples from control group, NEC acute phase and NEC recovery phase were collected. The AI-2 concentration in feces was detected by biofluorescence assay. The fecal flora was analyzed by 16S rDNA high-throughput sequencing. Results Intestinal flora in Phylum level, the Bacteroides in the acute phase of NEC was significantly lower than that in the control group (P < 0.05). The Bacteroides abundance of NEC in the recovery phase was further lower than that in the acute phase (P < 0.05). In the generic level, Enterococcus and Bacteroides decreased significantly in acute phase of NEC than that in the control group and the recovery phase of NEC (P < 0.05). There was no significant difference in Shannon index among groups. Relative biofluorescence values of feces AI-2 in acute phase of NEC was lower than those in recovery phase of NEC and control groups (P < 0.05). Conclusion AI-2 has a strong correlation with the changes of NEC and intestinal flora disorders, which may have potential clinical value in monitoring the occurrence and recovery of NEC.
    Clinical and pathological analysis of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis in children
    JIANG Tao, LI Shuangjie, OUYANG Wenxian, et al
    Journal of Clinical Pediatrics. 2019, 37(8):  575.  doi:10.3969/j.issn.1000-3606.2019.08.004
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     Objective To investigate the clinical and pathological features of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) in children, and the clinical value of non-invasive diagnosis of inflammation and hepatic fibrosis by transaminase and APRI, FIB-4 index. Methods The clinical and pathological characteristics of 34 children with NASH were retrospectively analyzed. According to the clinical indexes, the results of APRI and FIB-4 index were obtained, and the results of liver pathology were regarded as gold standard. The correlation of alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase and APRI, FIB-4 index with the degree of inflammation and fibrosis in children with NASH was analyzed. Results In 34 children (32 males and 2 females) with NASH, 32 cases had central obesity. The disease course was ranging from 1 day to 6 years. Abdominal circumference fluctuated from 77 cm to 101 cm. The level of aminotransferase was elevated in all the patients, except for 2 patients with no obesity, and all the children had normal glycosylated hemoglobin and fasting blood glucose. There were 9 cases complained with metabolic syndrome, 4 cases with hypertension, 11 cases with hyperuricemia, 15 cases with dyslipidemia, 15 cases with insulin resistance, 27 cases with occult penis and 20 cases with sleep apnea. Ultrasonography showed fatty liver in 25 children. Liver biopsy showed that the majority of the children were G2S1. Grading of inflammation showed that there were 11 cases of G1, 22 cases of G2 and 1case of G3. Fibrosis grade showed that there were 3 cases of S0,18 case of S1, 9 case of S2, 3 cases of S3, and 1 case of S4. There was no correlation between alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase and the degree of inflammation in liver biopsy (P>0.05). There was no correlation between the APRI index and the degree of hepatic fibrosis (P>0.05), but the FIB-4 index (r=0.396, P<0.05) was correlated with the degree of hepatic fibrosis. Conclusion Children with NASH were prone to being complicated with metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, increased uric acid, sleep apnea and occult penis. The liver biopsy indicated that most of the children were G2S1.The FIB-4 index was correlated with the degree of liver fibrosis.
    Relationship between severity of disease and serum levels of fat-soluble vitamins in children with atopic dermatitis
    XIANG Juan, WANG Hua, LIU Huan, et al
    Journal of Clinical Pediatrics. 2019, 37(8):  578.  doi:10.3969/j.issn.1000-3606.2019.08.005
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    Objective To explore the correlation between fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and the severity of atopic dermatitis (AD). Method According to the Hanifin-Rajka criteria, 61 children with AD were enrolled in this study. The SCORing Atopic Dermatitis (SCORAD) index was used to evaluate the severity of disease. The serum total IgE level was detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The levels of serum retinol and 25-(OH)D3 were determined by high performance liquid chromatography. The levels of α-tocopherol in serum were assessed by high-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry/mass spectrometry. Result There were 61 AD patients and 48 healthy controls included. The mean SCORAD scores was 44.71±16.06 (ranged from 22 to 74.36). The serum level of 25-(OH)D3 in patients with AD (33.64±7.46 nmol/L) was significantly different from that in the control subjects (52.61±14.56 nmol/L) (P < 0.001). The mean serum levels of retinol in AD children (0.83±0.03 μmol/L) was significantly lower than those of healthy controls (0.93 ±0.04 μmol/L) (P= 0.0313). There was no difference in the levels of α-tocopherol between AD patients and healthy controls (18.71 ±0.55 μmol/L and 19.87 ±0.57 μmol/L, respectively). Both retinol and 25-(OH)D3 showed a negative correlation with SCORAD scores (P= 0.0277, P= 0.0121). There was no relationship between serum levels of α-tocopherol and AD severity (P=0.96). Conclusion The levels of vitamin A, D and E were not adequate in AD patients, and the level of vitamin A and D were negatively correlated with the severity of the disease.
    Significance of long non-coding RNA MALAT1 and apoptosis induced factor expression in premature infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia
    LI Juan, CAI Cheng, GONG Xiaohui, et al
    Journal of Clinical Pediatrics. 2019, 37(8):  583.  doi:10.3969/j.issn.1000-3606.2019.08.006
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    Objective To observe long non-coding RNA MALAT1 and AIF expression in the peripheral venous blood of premature infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and its relationship with BPD. Methods Twenty cases of premature infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia admitted to the Neonatology Department of Shanghai Children's Hospital from January 2015 to December 2016 were selected as BPD group, and 20 cases of premature infants whose oxygen inhalation time less than 3 days and gestational age less than 32 weeks were selected as control group. Clinical data of 40 cases of premature infants and the residual peripheral blood samples during physical examinations in this hospital were retrospectively analyzed, the expression levels of MALAT1 and AIF in serum were measured by real-time PCR. The data of two groups were compared by t test. Results (1) Compared with the control group, the expression of MALAT1 in peripheral blood of premature infants in BPD group were significantly increased [0.2734±0.0673 vs 0.3755±0.0819, P<0.05]. (2) Compared with the control group, the expression of AIF in peripheral blood of premature infants in BPD group were significantly decreased [0.0068±0.00196 vs 0.0045±0.00187, P<0.05]. Conclusion The premature infants with BPD have abnormal expression of long non-coding RNA MALAT1 and AIF in the blood. Such abnormal changes may be involved in the pathogenesis of BPD.
    Mutation analysis of ATM gene in two families with ataxia telangiectasia
    WANG Hao, LUO Qiang, ZHANG Jiyao, et al
    Journal of Clinical Pediatrics. 2019, 37(8):  587.  doi:10.3969/j.issn.1000-3606.2019.08.007
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     Objective To investigate the pathogenicity of novel mutations in the ATM gene that cause ataxia telangiectasia. Methods The clinical data and gene detection results of two unrelated autistic telangiectasia pedigree family were analyzed, and new mutation sites were verified by Sanger sequencing. Results Compound heterozygous mutations of c.7627delA and c.8385-8394del were found in the proband of family 1 which were inherited from the parents, and compound heterozygous mutation c.2638delG and c.2921+1G>C were found in the proband of family 2. In family 2, c.2638delG is inherited from the mother, while the paternal sample is not available. These four novel mutations have not been documented in HGMD database. In silico analysis it predicted the four mutations were pathogenic. Conclusion The novel mutations in ATM gene were confirmed to be the cause of the two unrelated ataxia telangiectasia families.
    Clinical phenotype and gene analysis of severe combined immunodeficiency caused by novel mutation of IL2RG gene
    ZHANG Hui, YUAN Yuanhong, OUYANG Wenxian, et al
    Journal of Clinical Pediatrics. 2019, 37(8):  591.  doi:10.3969/j.issn.1000-3606.2019.08.008
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    Objective To explore the clinical characteristics and gene mutation types of severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) caused by gene mutation of interleukin-2 receptor common γ-chain (IL2RG). Method The clinical data of SCID caused by IL2RG gene mutation in a child were retrospectively analyzed. Results A 48-day-old male infant presented multiple infections, leukopenia and poor efficacy of antibiotics in the early postnatal period. The infant had IgG 2.93 g/L, IgA < 0.07 g/L, IgM 0.16 g/L, C3 0.67 g/L and C4 0.13 g/L, the proportion of CD3+CD4+ T lymphocytes at 0.03%, CD3+CD8+ T lymphocytes 0.1%, CD3-/CD16+CD56+ NK cells 2.6% and CD3-CD19+ B lymphocytes 96.76%. Secondgeneration gene sequencing showed that the IL2RG gene (chrX: 70328484, HG19) had a hemizygous variation of c.816_819 delGATT (p.L273fs*20), which was a rare frame shift mutation. The software predicted that the mutation would lead to an early termination codon in protein synthesis, which was a type-1 pathogenic mutation. The mother of the infant was in a heterozygous state, the father did not have this mutation, and the mother's sister also had this heterozygous mutation. Conclusion We found a case of SCID caused by mutation of IL2RG gene [c.816-819delGATT (p.L273fs*20)]. Gene sequencing analysis combined with sex identification can screen carriers in proband families and make prenatal diagnosis.
    Exploration of etiology of unclassified diabetes mellitus in infancy and early childhood
    SHEN Linghua, WEI Haiyan, ZHANG Yingxian, et al
    Journal of Clinical Pediatrics. 2019, 37(8):  594.  doi:10.3969/j.issn.1000-3606.2019.08.009
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     Objective To explore the etiology of unclassified diabetes mellitus in infancy and early childhood. Methods Clinical data of insulin-dependent type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) patients with pancreatic islet autoantibody-negative with onset age less than 3 years old admitted to our hospital from 2013 to 2016 were retrospectively analyzed. Results A total of 19 patients (12 boys and 7 girls) diagnosed with diabetes mellitus with onset age from on 8 months old to 3 years old. The main symptoms are fatigue, weight loss, polydipsia, and polyuria. HbA1C 8.6%~12%. Fourteen (14) patients were combined with ketoacidosis at diagnosis. Islet cell antibody, glutamate decarboxylase antibody, and insulin antibody were all negative in 19 patients. Insulin levels are normally low. Next-generation sequencing and methylation MLPA technology were used to analyze 28 diabetes mellitus relevant genes. Gene mutations were found in two patients: A c.1699G>A heterozygous mutation in HNF1A gene was identified in patient 1, and Sanger sequencing showed that the mutation was inherited from her mother who’s glucose was normal; a novel heterozygous deletion mutation of c.2214delT in CEL gene was identified in patient 2, and Sanger sequencing showed that the mutation was inherited from the father who’s fasting glucose was normal. Conclusion This study demonstrated genetic overlap between autoantibody negative T1DM and monogenic diabetes. The next-generation sequencing assay has an important significance for helping early diagnosis of DM.
    Clinical features and genetic analysis of a case with mitochondrial DNA deletion syndrome
    CHEN Xiaojuan, WANG Lihong, FENG Mei, et al
    Journal of Clinical Pediatrics. 2019, 37(8):  598.  doi:10.3969/j.issn.1000-3606.2019.08.010
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    Objective To analyze the clinical features and genetic change of mitochondrial DNA deletion syndrome (MDS) caused by deoxyguanosine kinase (DGUOK) gene mutation. Methods The clinical data of a case diagnosed with MDS by next generation sequencing of a boy were retrospectively analyzed. Results A 36-day-old boy presented with hypoglycemia, abdominal distension, abnormal liver function, low blood glucose and high lactic acid. Gene testing identified two novel compound heterozygous mutations c.169dupT and c.630dupG in DGUOK, both of which were frameshift mutations resulted in truncated protein. Each parent was a heterozygous mutation carrier. SWISS-MODE predicted the damage effect on the structure of DGUOK. After 16 days of hospitalization, the boy was discharged from hospital without any improvement and then died. Conclusion The MDS caused by DGUOK gene mutation is very serious with poor prognosis. It is necessary to screen genes early when abnormal liver function, hypoglycemia, hyperlactacidemia and other symptoms occur in newborns and infants. Early diagnosis is helpful for genetic counseling and guidance for prenatal diagnosis of the next pregnancy.
    Clinical analysis of an infant case with transient pseudohypoaldosteronism—salt-losing crisis
    ZHU Yan, KUANG Xinyu, KANG Yulin, et al
    Journal of Clinical Pediatrics. 2019, 37(8):  601.  doi:10.3969/j.issn.1000-3606.2019.08.011
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    Objective To explore the diagnosis and treatment of transient pseudohypoaldosteronism. Methods Clinical data including clinical manifestations, laboratory findings, diagnosis and treatments of a case with transient pseudohypoaldosteronism were retrospectively analyzed, and related literatures were reviewed. Results A female infant, 3 months of age, was hospitalized due to electrolyte disturbances. Laboratory findings showed hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, metabolic acidosis, elevated plasma aldosterone and renin, normal 17 hydroxyprogesterone, and ultrasonography showed urinary tract abnormalities. The child was diagnosed as congenital adrenal hyperplasia and then given the hormone therapy. When she was 6 months old, she was hospitalized due to electrolyte disturbances again, subsequent laboratory findings showed hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, metabolic acidosis, elevated plasma aldosterone and renin, normal 17 hydroxyprogesterone, and urine culture confirmed pyelonephritis caused by Klebsiella pneumonia >105 CFU/mL and urinary tract abnormalities. After prompt correction of electrolyte disturbances and anti-infection, the electrolyte, plasma aldosterone and renin levels quickly returned to normal. Related literatures review was performed using PubMed, and there has no case reported in China but some foreign literatures, we considered the child as a transient pseudohypoaldosteronism caused by urinary tract abnormalities or/and urinary tract infections. Therefore, we stopped the hormone therapy and then gave anti-infection treatment followed by surgical procedures for the treatment of urinary tract anomalies. Conclusions Diagnosis of congenital adrenal disorders is essential in a baby who develops a salt-losing crisis in the first few weeks of life. However, urinary tract abnormalities and urinary tract infection should be considered and rapidly excluded in any infant presenting with a salt-losing crisis with hyponatremia and hyperkalemia in particular in the late neonatal period. Key
    Systemic pseuhypodoaldosteronism type 1 caused by a novel mutation of SCNN1B gene: a case report and literature review
    YANG Hanhua, WEN Lihua, XIE Lichun, et al
    Journal of Clinical Pediatrics. 2019, 37(8):  605.  doi:10.3969/j.issn.1000-3606.2019.08.012
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     Objective To report a case of systemic pseudoaldosteronism type 1 (PHA1) caused by a new mutation in SCNN1B gene, and provide evidence for early diagnosis and treatment of children with PHA 1. Methods The clinical manifestations, laboratory tests, diagnosis and treatment results and gene sequencing results were summarized. The literature review of systemic PHA1, especially that caused by SCNN1B gene mutation was performed. Results The child, female, 4 years and 3 months old, due to "recurrent shock, electrolyte imbalance, rash, pneumonia for 4 years, recurrence with aggravation of 9 days." The child was diagnosed with pseudoaldosteronism at the age of 1 month. She was repeatedly taking dehydrated shock, low sodium, high potassium, acidosis, and repeated lower respiratory tract infection and rash even after being treated by polystyrene sulfonate and sodium citrate. After admission, she was treadted by expanding blood volume, correct acidosis, and actively fight infection, and taking sodium citrate and calcium polystyrene sulfonate orally. The results of gene sequencing showed that there was a c.118C>T missense mutation in the second exon of the SCNN1B gene coding region, and a c.776+1G>A missense mutation in the fourth intron. The two mutations were not reported in the literature in the HGMD database, ESP6500siv2_ALL, Thousand Human Genome (1000g2015aug_ALL) and dbSNP147 database. No mutations associated with high IgE syndrome were detected. Literature search result found no cases of systemic PHA1 caused by SCNN1B mutation in China. A total of 4 cases were reported in foreign literature, the onset age was 3 d~3 w and the onset symtoms were vomiting, poor response, shock, dehydration, hyperkalemia, hyponatremia, metabolic acidosis, running nose, repeated lower respiratory tract infection. In the 4 cases, one patient died and the remaining three survived. Conclusion PHA1, especially cause by SCNN1B gene mutation, is rare. It is a autosomal recessive inheritance diease. Neonates with refractory hyperkalemia and metabolic acidosis should consider PHA1. Genetic testing can help to confirm the diagnosis and prognosis.
    A novel mutation(A279T)of thyroid hormone receptor beta gene in resistance to thyroid hormone  syndrome: a case report
    CHEN Jin, HUANG Xiaodong, LIN Yun, et al
    Journal of Clinical Pediatrics. 2019, 37(8):  609.  doi:10.3969/j.issn.1000-3606.2019.08.013
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    Objective To explore the clinical features and mutations of thyroid hormone receptor beta gene of resistance to thyroid hormone syndrome. Method The clinical data of a child with resistance to thyroid hormone syndrome was retrospectively analyzed, blood samples were analyzed for related genes using targeted exome capture with high throughput sequencing. Detected variants were confirmed by Sanger sequencing. Results The proband was a 12-year-old boy, clinically manifested with growth retardation, occasional palpitation, no enlargement of thyroid gland. Laboratory tests showed increased free triiodothyronic acid and free thyroxine levels and normal thyroid stimulating hormone level. Targeted sequencing identified a novel heterozygous pathogenic variant in THRB in proband and his father that resulted in the 835 base changed from guanine to adenine, thus causing the substitution of alanine to threonine at position 279 of the protein. His mother had two normal alleles at this locus. Conclusion Gene detection is helpful for the diagnosis of RTH beta.
    A patient with Mulibrey dwarfism caused by a novel homogeneous mutation in a splicing site of TRIM37 gene
    LIAN Qun, XU Shanshan, LI Lingli, et al
    Journal of Clinical Pediatrics. 2019, 37(8):  612.  doi:10.3969/j.issn.1000-3606.2019.08.014
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    Objective To report the clinical phenotype and genotype of a patient with Mulibrey nanism. Methods Clinical data and genetic test of a patient diagnosed with Mulibrey nanism were retrospectively analyzed. Results The patient presented with short stature, milk and coffee spots on the skin, triangular face, teeth dysplasia, and hepatomegaly complicated with constrictive pericarditis, next-generation sequencing of the proband revealed a novel homozygous splicing variant (IVS13-1G>C) in the TRIM37 gene, separately inherited from his father and mother. According to the classification standards and guidelines of ACMG genetic variation, it is determined to be a pathogenic variant, but the impact of this variant still needs to be confirmed through RNA or protein functional analysis. Conclusion The TRIM37 gene mutation can lead to Mulibrey nanism (muscleliver-brain-eye nanism). This is the first case reported in China and a novel splicing variant has been detected.
    Clinical characteristics and genetic features analysis of PRRT2-associated paroxysmal diseases
    ZHOU Yunqing, HE Yingzhong, WANG Cuijin, et al
    Journal of Clinical Pediatrics. 2019, 37(8):  616.  doi:10.3969/j.issn.1000-3606.2019.08.015
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    Objective To retrospectively analyze the clinical and genetic characteristics of PRRT2-associated paroxysmal diseases in children, and to improve the understanding of genotype-phenotype association of PRRT2 gene. Methods The clinical data and genetic results of 15 infant epilepsy or paroxysmal dyskinesia patients with PRRT2 mutations were collected from neurology department of Shanghai Children’s Medical Center between May 2016 to July 2018. Results A total of 15 patients including 8 males and 7 females were collected . The age at onset ranged from 3 months to 13 months and the median age of onset was 6 months. Thirteen patients presented focal seizures with or without secondary generalization, 1 patient presented infant spasms, and 1 patient had seizures at the age of 8 months and presented paroxysmal dyskinesia at the age of 15 years. Twelve patients had familial histories of paroxysmal diseases. Interictal electroencephalograms of 12 patients were normal, interictal electroencephalograms showed epileptiform discharges in 2 cases, atypical peak arrhythmias were observed in 1 patient. MRI tests were normal in 12 patients and showed deepen cerebral sulcus in 2 patients. Fourteen patients were well controlled after using antiepileptic drugs but 1 patient had recurrence after drug withdrawal, and 1 patient was resistant to antiepileptic drugs. All patients had PRRT2 heterozygous mutations, including 9 cases of duplication mutations (c.649dupC, p.Arg217Profs*8) , 2 cases of missense mutations (c.439G>C, p.Asp147His; c.640G>C, p.Ala214Pro; c.962T>C, p.Leu321Pro), 2 cases of deletion mutations (c.649delC, p.Arg217Glufs*12; c.650delG,p.Arg217Glnfs12*), 2 cases of nonsense mutation (c.649C>T, p.Arg217*; c.970G>T, p.Gly324*). Among these mutations, two were novel mutations (c.962T>C and c.970G>T). In 15 cases, 13 cases inherited mutations from one of parent, 2 cases were de novo mutation. Eleven patients were diagnosed as benign familial infant epilepsy (BFIE), 2 patients were diagnosed as benign infant epilepsy (BIE), 1 patient was diagnosed as paroxysmal kinesigenic dyskinesia with infantile convulsions (PKD/IC) and 1 patient was diagnosed as infant spasms. Conclusions The most common clinical phenotype of PRRT2 gene mutation in pediatrics is BFIE, followed by BIE and PKD/IC. C.649 dupC is the hotspot mutation of PRRT2 gene, and c.962T > C, c.970G > T are likely pathogenic mutations.
    Analysis of clinical phenotype and molecular genetics of a rare case of ICF syndrome
    LU Yonggang, YAO Ruen, LI Niu, et al
    Journal of Clinical Pediatrics. 2019, 37(8):  621.  doi:10.3969/j.issn.1000-3606.2019.08.016
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    Objective To investigate the clinical and genetic characteristics of immunodeficiency, centromeric instability and facial anomalies syndrome (ICF) and promote recognition of this disorder among Chinese population. Methods A retrospective review of the clinical characteristics, immunoassay and gene sequencing data of this ICF syndrome was conducted. Results The main symptom of the patient was recurrent infection. Facial dysmorphism was mild, including a round face, hypertelorism, pointed chin, flat nasal bridge, epicanthus and low-set ears. Immunodeficiency was observed in the patient and IgA level was almost null. A homozygous missense mutation c.2506G>A was found in DNMT3B by gene sequencing, and his parents were both heterozygous mutation carriers. This case was designated as ICFⅠpatient. Conclusion Mutation in DNMT3B is the cause of ICF syndrome. Clinical features and gene test can help confirm this rare genetic disease.
    Clinical analysis of children with vesicoureteric reflux
    CHENG Yun, ZHAO Liping, ZHOU Hongxia, et al
    Journal of Clinical Pediatrics. 2019, 37(8):  625.  doi:10.3969/j.issn.1000-3606.2019.08.017
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     Objective To retrospectively analyze the etiology, renal damage and prognosis of children with ureteral vesical reflux (VUR). Methods Children hospitalized in Wuxi Children's Hospital from January 2012 to December 2017 due to febrile urinary tract infection were enrolled, and a total of 90 cases of VUR confirmed by excretory urography (MCU) were selected, reflux level, reflux cause, renal scar formation and prognosis were analyzed. Results In 90 cases (41 boys, 49 girls, median age 0.90 years), 46 cases had bilateral reflux and 4 case had neurogenic bladder in children with bilateral reflux. Among 90 cases, 51 cases (56.6%) were infants under one year old, and the proportion of boys (68.2%) was higher than that of girls (46.9%). With the increase of age, the incidence of VUR in girls was significantly higher than that in boys (1 case of boys over five years old, 9 cases of girls). The proportion of severe regurgitation in infants was 43.2%, and the proportion of severe regurgitation in more than 1 years old was 52.7%. Of the 90 cases, 6 cases were treated by operation and the remaining 84 cases were treated by conservative treatment, of which 48 cases were followed up with regular urine routine examination, urine culture, 99mTc-dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA) and MCU. Of them, 15 cases were with urinary tract infection recurrence, and 5 cases were transferred to surgical treatment in the follow-up process due to renal scar or glomerular filtration rate decline. Among 25 cases in one year after the review of MCU, 1 case was aggravated by reflux, 12 cases remained unchanged, 5 cases were relieved, and 7 cases disappeared. Renal scar: 8 cases of DMSA were firstly found renal shape reduced and renal scar formation, 10 cases during follow-up were found with moderate and severe regurgitation. Conclusion Children with fever should be alert to urinary tract infection. Children with infantile urinary tract infection, especially for boys, attention should be paid to the existence of VUR. Each phase examination (renal static, renal dynamics, MCU, etc.) can not be replaced by each other. For children with bilateral VUR, it is necessary to determine whether it is neurogenic bladder or associated with other malformations.
    The effect of antibiotic exposure on intestinal microbiota and clinical outcomes in neonates
    ZHAO Qi
    Journal of Clinical Pediatrics. 2019, 37(8):  628.  doi:10.3969/j.issn.1000-3606.2019.08.018
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     Antibiotics, as the first choice for treatment of infections, have been widely used in neonatal units. The application of antibiotics during neonatal period eliminated invasive infections, and improved clinical outcomes. Over the past decades, the effects of antibiotics on the establishment of intestinal microbiota have been recognized. The alteration of intestinal microbiota leads to numerous adverse consequences, which brings challenges to clinical decisions on antibiotic use. We reviewed the effects of the exposure of antibiotics on gut microbiota and succeeding outcomes in neonates to provide new considerations for clinical practices.
    Treatment and prognosis of childhood acute T lymphocytic leukemia
    ZHAN Sizheng
    Journal of Clinical Pediatrics. 2019, 37(8):  632.  doi:10.3969/j.issn.1000-3606.2019.08.019
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     The event-free survival rate (EFS) of childhood acute T-lymphocytic leukemia (T-ALL) was significantly lower than that of acute B-lymphocytic leukemia (B-ALL), and the risk of induction failure, early death, and recurrence of childhood T-ALL was significantly higher than that of B-ALL. In recent years, various collaborative groups have continuously adjusted treatment options including using dexamethasone instead of prednisone, applying high-dose methotrexate, monitoring MRD levels, and applying targeted drugs, which have greatly improved the clinical prognosis of childhood T-ALL. This article summarizes the proposals and results of different collaborative groups' treatments of childhood T-ALL.
    The role of human microbiome in pathogenesis and treatment of atopic dermatitis
    WEN Wanting, YU Hong
    Journal of Clinical Pediatrics. 2019, 37(8):  637.  doi:10.3969/j.issn.1000-3606.2019.08.020
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