Clinical presentation of Griscelli syndrome type 2 and spectrum of RAB27A mutations

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M Meeths，YT Bryceson，E Rudd，C Zheng，SM Wood，K Ramme，K Beutel，H Hasle，C Heilmann，K Hultenby

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BackgroundGriscelli syndrome type 2 (GS2) is an autosomal-recessive immunodeficiency caused by mutations in RAB27A, clinically characterized by partial albinism and haemophagocytic lymphohistocytosis (HLH). We evaluated the frequency of RAB27A mutations in 21 unrelated patients with haemophagocytic syndromes without mutations in familial HLH (FHL) causing genes or an established diagnosis of GS2. In addition, we report three patients with known GS2. Moreover, neurological involvement and RAB27A mutations in previously published patients with genetically verified GS2 are reviewed.ProcedureMutation analysis of RAB27A was performed by direct DNA sequencing. NK cell activity was evaluated and microscopy of the hair was performed to confirm the diagnosis.ResultsRAB27A mutations were found in 1 of the 21 families. This Swedish family had three affected children with heterozygous compound mutations consisting of a novel splice error mutation, [c.239G>C], and a nonsense mutation, [c.550C>T], p.R184X. The three additional children all carried homozygous RAB27A mutations, one of which is a novel splice error mutation, [c.240-2A>C]. Of note, five of the six patients displayed neurological symptoms, while three out of six patients displayed NK cell activity within normal reference values, albeit low. A literature review revealed that 67% of GS2 patients have been reported with neurological manifestations.ConclusionsIdentification of RAB27A mutations can facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment, and aid genetic counselling and prenatal diagnosis. Since five of six patients studied herein initially were diagnosed as having FHL, we conclude that the diagnosis of GS2 may be overlooked, particularly in fair-haired patients with haemophagocytic syndromes. Pediatr Blood Cancer 2010;54:563-572. 2009 Wiley-Liss, Inc.

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albinism Griscelli syndrome type 2 haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis haemophagocytic syndrome RAB27A

DOI：

10.1002/pbc.22357

被引量：

150

年份：

2010