Molecular diagnosis of Niemann-Pick type C presenting with neonatal cholestasis and hepatosplenomegaly
Journal of Genetic Medicine
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: 200-203, 2007.
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in Korean
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| ID: wpr-169516
ABSTRACT
Niemann-Pick type C is an inborn error of metabolism that affects lipid degradation and storage, which is characterized by hepatosplenomegaly and progressive neurological symptoms. A 7-month-old girl with jaundice was presented cholestasis and hepatosplenomegaly. Laboratory study showed elevated acid phosphatase, angiotensin converting enzyme and mild decrease of cholesterol. Characteristic foamy cell and sea-blue histiocytes in bone marrow biopsy consistent with Niemann-Pick disease. Niemann-Pick type C was suspected by past medical history and findings of physical examination. Therefore, molecular analysis was performed and found mutations of NPC1 gene. We report the first Korean case of type C Niemann-Pick disease confirmed by mutation analysis.
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Main subject:
Physical Examination
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Acid Phosphatase
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Biopsy
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Bone Marrow
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Niemann-Pick Diseases
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Cholestasis
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Cholesterol
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Peptidyl-Dipeptidase A
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Diagnosis
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Histiocytes
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Infant
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of Genetic Medicine
Year:
2007
Type:
Article
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