751. Familial glucocorticoid deficiency with a point mutation in the ACTH receptor: a case report.
- Author
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Kim CJ, Woo YJ, Kim GH, and Yoo HW
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- Adrenal Gland Diseases genetics, Adrenal Gland Diseases metabolism, Adrenal Gland Diseases therapy, Amino Acid Substitution, Anti-Inflammatory Agents therapeutic use, Glucocorticoids metabolism, Homozygote, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Humans, Hydrocortisone therapeutic use, Infant, Male, Polymerase Chain Reaction, Sequence Analysis, DNA, Glucocorticoids deficiency, Point Mutation, Receptor, Melanocortin, Type 2 genetics
- Abstract
Familial glucocorticoid deficiency (FGD) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized by severe glucocorticoid deficiency associated with failure of adrenal responsiveness to ACTH but no mineralocorticoid deficiency. We report a 2 month-old boy of nonconsanguineous parents, presented with hyperpigmentation. Physical examination showed diffuse dark skin of body including, oral mucosa, gum, hands, nails and scrotum. Laboratory evaluation revealed low serum cortisol (0.3 microg/dL), with very high plasma ACTH level (18,000 pg/mL), and serum cortisol level did not increase after ACTH stimulation test. Serum sodium, potassium, plasma renin activity, aldosterone and 17-hydroxyprogesterone were normal. Sequence analysis of the ACTH receptor (MC2R) gene showed a homozygous mutation of D103N. Diagnosis of FGD was made and treatment started with oral hydrocortisone.
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- 2009
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