Abstract
Objectives: Camurati-Engelmann disease (CED) is a rare form of progressive bone dysplasia due to mutations in the transforming factor gene TGFB1 on chromosome 19q13.1- q13.3. Endocrine complications such as osteoporosis, vitamin D deficiency, delayed puberty and hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism may be present. Methods and results: Genetic analysis of the TGFB1 gene revealed a heterozygous missense mutation p.R218C in exon 4 of chromosome 19q13.1-q13.3 in a 14-year-old girl who presented with typical symptoms of CED, hyperprolactinaemia and menstrual irregularity. The patient responded well to prednisone 5 mg/kg per day as well as calcium and vitamin D supplements. Conclusions: The role of p.R218C in TGFB1 on the mechanism of the disease itself and the complications of it in bones and endocrine glands remain unclear. Early recognition as well as a detailed understanding of the pathogenesis of the disease is important for future treatment options and better quality of life of such patients.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 987-993 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism |
Volume | 26 |
Issue number | 9-10 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Oct 2013 |
Keywords
- Bone
- Camurati-Engelmann
- Dysplasia
- TGFB1