Journal of Clinical Pediatrics ›› 2020, Vol. 38 ›› Issue (4): 294-.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1000-3606.2020.04.012

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Shwachman-Diamond syndrome: a case report and literature review

WANG Lu, YU Hui, WU Xia   

  1. Pediatric Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai 201102, China
  • Online:2020-04-15 Published:2020-04-15

Abstract:  Objective To explore the clinical and genetic characteristics of Shwachman-Diamond syndrome (SDS). Methods The clinical data of SDS in a child diagnosed by gene detection were analyzed retrospectively, and the clinical manifestations, gene characteristics and treatment of SDS were summarized based on the related literature. Results  The 14-month-old boy presented with recurrent abnormal liver function as the first clinical manifestation, accompanied by developmental retardation. The absolute peripheral neutrophil count was less than 1.5×109/L. There was no typical pancreatic exocrine dysfunction in the children, the X-ray of the long bones of the limbs showed bone age lag with abnormal bone density, and the abdominal CT showed no pancreatic fatty infiltration. Gene sequencing suggested the c.258+2T>C homozygous variation of SBDS gene. Conclusions SDS is typically characterized by pancreatic fat infiltration and exocrine dysfunction, hematological abnormalities (especially neutropenia), and skeletal abnormalities. Timely genetic testing of suspected children helps early diagnosis and treatment.

Key words: Shwachman-Diamond syndrome; abnormal liver function; genetic testing