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Fanconi-Bickel syndrome

Sunil Karande1, Nilesh Kumbhare, Madhuri Kulkarni

  • 1Developmental Clinic, Department of Pediatrics, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College and General Hospital, Sion, Mumbai 400 022, Maharashtra, India. karandesunil@yahoo.com

Indian Pediatrics
|April 7, 2007
PubMed

Insights

This report details the first Indian case of Fanconi-Bickel syndrome, a rare glycogen storage disease. The patient, a 17-month-old girl, exhibited growth failure, enlarged liver, and bone abnormalities.

Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Pediatrics
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Fanconi-Bickel syndrome (GSB) is a rare autosomal recessive metabolic disorder.
  • It is caused by mutations in the GLUT10 gene, affecting glucose transport.
  • GSB is characterized by impaired glucose and galactose metabolism.

Observation:

  • A 17-month-old Indian female presented with severe growth retardation and abdominal distention.
  • Clinical signs included a distinctive "doll-like" facial appearance, massive hepatomegaly, and rickets.
  • Proximal renal tubular dysfunction and hypophosphatemic rickets were identified.

Findings:

  • Liver biopsy confirmed significant glycogen accumulation within hepatocytes.
  • Laboratory results indicated severe hypophosphatemia and proximal renal tubular dysfunction.
  • The case represents the first documented instance of Fanconi-Bickel syndrome in India.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of recognizing GSB in infants with failure to thrive and metabolic derangements.
  • Early diagnosis and management can potentially mitigate long-term complications.
  • Further research into GSB genetics and treatment strategies in diverse populations is warranted.

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