Congenital adrenal hyperplasia with a CYP21A2 deletion overlapping the tenascin-X gene: an atypical presentation
pmid: 36259452
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia with a CYP21A2 deletion overlapping the tenascin-X gene: an atypical presentation
Abstract Objectives Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) is a group of genetic diseases characterized by impaired cortisol biosynthesis. 95% of CAH cases result from mutation in the CYP21A2 gene encoding 21-hydroxilase. TNX-B gene partially overlaps CYP21A2 and encodes a matrix protein called Tenascin-X (TNX). Complete tenascin deficiency causes Enlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS). A mono allelic variant called CAH-X CH-1 was recently described, resulting from a CYP21A2 complete deletion that extends into the TNXB. This haploinsufficiency of TNX may be associated with a mild hypermobility form of EDS, as well as other connective tissue comorbidities such as hernia, cardiac defects and chronic arthralgia. Case presentation We report four patients heterozygous for a CAH-X CH-1 allele that do not present clinical manifestations of the EDS. Conclusions All CAH patients, carriers of these TNXA/TNXB chimeras, should be evaluated for clinical manifestations related to connective tissue hypermobility, cardiac abnormalities and other EDS features, allowing for better clinical surveillance management.
- Hospital das Forças Armadas Portugal
- University of Lisbon Portugal
- National Institute of Health Dr. Ricardo Jorge Portugal
- Hospital de Dona Estefânia Portugal
Adrenal Hyperplasia, Congenital, Mutation, Humans, Tenascin, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Steroid 21-Hydroxylase
Adrenal Hyperplasia, Congenital, Mutation, Humans, Tenascin, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Steroid 21-Hydroxylase
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