A novel frameshift PHKA2 mutation in a family with glycogen storage disease type IXa: A first report in Vietnam and review of literature.

Ngoc-Lan Nguyen, Can Thi Bich Ngoc, Chi Dung Vu, Nguyen Van Tung, Huy Hoang Nguyen

Journal: Clinica chimica acta; international journal of clinical chemistry 2021;508():9-15

PMID: 32387637

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Abstract

BACKGROUND

Glycogen storage diseases (GSDs) are clinically and genetically heterogeneous disorders. Overlapping features between liver GSDs are a major challenge in the clinical diagnosis of them. Genetic testing can provide an early and accurate diagnosis of patients suspected with GSDs.

CASE PRESENTATION

In this study, we report two siblings born to healthy, non-consanguineous Vietnamese parents with hepatomegaly. The proband presented with hepatomegaly, normal spleen, elevated transaminases, without hypoglycemia, normal lactate dehydrogenase and creatine kinase. Liver biopsy revealed degeneration and swollen hepatocytes, suggesting a diagnosis with GSDs.

METHODS

Whole exome sequencing was applied to identify genetic variants in the proband. Variant validation and familial co-segregation analysis were examined using Sanger sequencing.

RESULTS

A novel frameshift duplication mutation c.3308_3312dupATGTC (p.L1105Mfs*11) of the PHKA2 gene was identified in the proband and his elder brother at the hemizygous state. This mutation was inherited from their mother. Their father and younger brother were normal genotype.

CONCLUSIONS

The two siblings were accurately diagnosed with GSD type XIa. This is the first case report of GSD type IXa in Vietnamese patients with a mutation in the PHKA2 gene. This finding may support for genetics diagnosis of unknown cause of hepatomegaly.

Address: Graduate University of Science and Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet str., Cau Giay, Hanoi 100000, Viet Nam; Institute of Genome Research, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet str., Cau Giay, Hanoi 100000, Viet Nam.; Center for Rare Diseases and Newborn Screening, Department of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Genetics, Vietnam National Hospital of Pediatrics, 18/879 La Thanh str., Dong Da, Hanoi 100000, Viet Nam.; Graduate University of Science and Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet str., Cau Giay, Hanoi 100000, Viet Nam.; Graduate University of Science and Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet str., Cau Giay, Hanoi 100000, Viet Nam; Institute of Genome Research, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet str., Cau Giay, Hanoi 100000, Viet Nam. Electronic address: [email protected].

DOI: 10.1016/j.cca.2020.05.010

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MeSH Terms: Aged, Genetic Testing, Glycogen Storage Disease, Humans, Male, Mutation, Phosphorylase Kinase, Vietnam