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Published on: July 17, 2020
Case report: compound heterozygous PTH1R variant(s) in a patient with inactivating PTH/PTHrP signalling disorder type
Abhishek Kulkarni1, Devika Desai2, Joewin Monteiro3
1Consultant & Head - Paediatric & Adolescent Endocrinologist, Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital & Research Centre Mumbai, India and SRCC Children's Hospital, Mumbai, India.
Insights
This study reports a rare case of inactivating parathyroid hormone (PTH)/PTHrP signalling disorder type 1 (iPPSD1) in a child from the Indian subcontinent with novel compound heterozygous PTH1R variants. Early genetic diagnosis is crucial for managing this rare condition.
Area of Science:
- Genetics
- Endocrinology
- Skeletal Biology
Background:
- Inactivating parathyroid hormone (PTH)/PTHrP Signalling Disorder Type 1 (iPPSD1) is a rare genetic disorder caused by loss-of-function mutations in the PTH1R gene.
- It leads to PTH resistance and diverse skeletal and dental issues, with compound heterozygous variants being exceptionally rare and linked to severe phenotypes.
Objectives:
Inactivating parathyroid hormone (PTH)/PTHrP Signalling Disorder Type 1 (iPPSD1) is a rare genetic condition caused by loss-of-function mutations in the PTH1R gene, presenting with PTH resistance and variable skeletal and dental manifestations. The gene is catalogued under OMIM *168468. Compound heterozygous variants are exceptionally rare and associated with severe phenotypes.
Case Presentation:
We report a 9-year-old female from the Indian subcontinent presenting with primary failure of tooth eruption, dental anomalies, valgus deformity, and PTH resistance with subclinical hypothyroidism. Whole exome sequencing identified novel compound heterozygous variants in exons 8 and 9 of the PTH1R gene (NM_002820.4: c.557G>A [p.Arg186His] and c.686delC [p.Phe230fs*6], confirmed in trans), confirmed by Sanger sequencing and absent from major population databases.
Conclusions:
This is the first reported case of a compound heterozygous PTH1R variant in the Indian population, expanding the known allelic spectrum of iPPSD1 and highlighting the importance of genetic diagnosis in guiding clinical management. Early molecular diagnosis enabled appropriate multidisciplinary management.
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