Gly183Ser homozygous mutation of the steroid 5-a reductase type 2 (SRD5A2) gene in a Brazilian patient: case report.
J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab
; 2024 Oct 04.
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in En
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| ID: mdl-39361726
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
Steroid 5α-reductase type 2 deficiency (5α-RD2) is an autosomal recessive disorder caused by mutations in the SRD5A2 gene. This condition is characterized by reduced enzymatic activity of the 5α-reductase type 2 enzyme. Individuals with mutations in the SRD5A2 gene may exhibit various symptoms of under-masculinization in 46, XY individuals. We conducted a comprehensive analysis of the SRD5A2 gene in a patient with disorder of sex development (DSD). CASE PRESENTATION We describe a patient with a homozygous Gly183Ser variant in the SRD5A2 gene. Their sibling also carries this variant in homozygosity, while both parents have it in a heterozygous state. The patient presents with predominantly female traits and was raised as a girl. Although the siblings exhibit distinct phenotypic characteristics, both have assumed a male gender identity.CONCLUSIONS:
This study reveals different phenotypes for the two siblings, highlighting the complexity of establishing a genotype-phenotype correlation in the SRD5A2 gene. It is noteworthy that the Gly183Ser variant seems to be more prevalent among individuals of African descent, aligning with our patient's ethnic background.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Country/Region as subject:
America do sul
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Brasil
Language:
En
Journal:
J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab
Journal subject:
ENDOCRINOLOGIA
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PEDIATRIA
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Country of publication:
Germany