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An Iranian Congenital Adrenal Hypoplasia Patient with Elevated Testosterone in Infancy due to a Novel Pathogenic Frameshift Variant in NR0B1
Author(s) -
Samira Kalayinia,
Saeed Talebi,
Mohammad Miryounesi,
Peymaneh Sarkhail,
Nejat Mahdieh
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
international journal of endocrinology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.875
H-Index - 60
eISSN - 1687-8345
pISSN - 1687-8337
DOI - 10.1155/2021/4367028
Subject(s) - frameshift mutation , medicine , hypogonadotropic hypogonadism , adrenal insufficiency , primary adrenal insufficiency , exome sequencing , endocrinology , population , hypoplasia , genetics , mutation , gene , biology , environmental health , hormone
X-linked congenital adrenal hypoplasia due to NR0B1 mutation is characterized by hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (HH) and infertility. Here, we describe a novel pathogenic frameshift variant in NR0B1 associated with congenital adrenal hypoplasia by whole exome sequencing in an Iranian case with high level of testosterone. Clinical evaluations and pedigree drawing were performed. Point mutations, gene conversions, and large deletions of the CYP21A2 gene were checked. WES and segregation analyses were conducted. In silico analysis was also performed for the novel variant. The ACTH, 17-hydroxy progesterone c, and DHEA sulfate values were elevated up to 624.6 pg/mL, 8.6 pmol/L, and 17.8UMOL/L, respectively. No mutation was found in the CYP21A2 gene. WES identified a novel hemizygous frameshift insertion c.218_219insACCA: p.His73GlnfsTer41 variant in the NR0B1 gene with a pathogenic effect according to ACMG criteria. Genetic testing is helpful for differential diagnosis in primary adrenal insufficiency disorders. NR0B1 may be a common cause of congenital adrenal hypoplasia in our population.

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