A homozygous mutation in PLA2G6 gene causing infantile neuroaxonal dystrophy: a case report

  •  LU Hongzhu ,
  • CHEN Rong ,
  • CHEN Yanhui
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  • Department of Pediatrics, Union Hospital Affiliated to Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou 350001, Fujian, China

Received date: 2017-11-15

  Online published: 2017-11-15

Abstract

Objective To explore the clinical and the genetic features of infantile neuroaxonal dystrophy (INAD). Methods The clinical and laboratory data, neuroimaging examination and genetic testing results of one child with INAD were retrospectively analyzed. Results A 2 years old boy presented motor and verbal dexterity regression and hypotonia. Laboratory findings revealed decreased total iron-binding capacity in serum with increased glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase (AST) and lactic dehydrogenase (LDH). Myoelectrography showed neurogenic impairments of the arms and legs, and the color doppler ultrasound of the heart, video-EEG and brain MRI results were normal. A homozygous mutation of c.1077G>A was found in PLA2G6 gene of the infant. The infant’s parents were heterozygous mutation carriers at this locus. Conclusions PLA2G6 gene mutations cause INAD.

Cite this article

 LU Hongzhu , CHEN Rong , CHEN Yanhui . A homozygous mutation in PLA2G6 gene causing infantile neuroaxonal dystrophy: a case report[J]. Journal of Clinical Pediatrics, 2017 , 35(11) : 820 . DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1000-3606.2017.11.005

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