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{"title":"Clinical characteristics and interdepartmental collaboration for patients with Anderson–Fabry disease in Shiga Prefecture, Japan","authors":"Daisuke Tomioka ,&nbsp;Shunsuke Takagi ,&nbsp;Fumiko Nakazeki ,&nbsp;Ayano Takagi ,&nbsp;Ryosuke Fukazawa ,&nbsp;Ueno Yoshiki ,&nbsp;Yu Mimura ,&nbsp;Koichi Kato ,&nbsp;Hiroshi Sakai ,&nbsp;Kosuke Yamahara ,&nbsp;Shinji Kume ,&nbsp;Yoshihisa Nakagawa","doi":"10.1016/j.ymgmr.2025.101227","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ymgmr.2025.101227","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Purpose</h3><div>Anderson–Fabry disease (AFD) is an X-linked lysosomal-storage disease caused by pathogenic variants in the gene encoding alpha-galactosidase A (<em>GLA</em>). The purpose of this study was to investigate the clinical characteristics of patients with AFD and the types of medical specialists necessary to manage them in a prefecture with a population of 1.48 million.</div></div><div><h3>Method</h3><div>We included patients with <em>GLA</em> variants among patients diagnosed by genetic testing with AFD and managed at Shiga University of Medical Science from April 2010 and May 2024. The clinical information and data of the specialists engaged for the management of the patients were obtained from their medical records.</div></div><div><h3>Result</h3><div>In this study, 14 individuals from five families (four males, 29 %) were diagnosed with AFD. The age at diagnosis ranged from 9 to 68 years (mean age 38 ± 20 years). The estimated prevalence in the prefecture was 0.99 per 100,000 people, 0.57 per 100,000 males, and 1.39 per 100,000 females. They received treatment by specialists from eight different departments, and the average number of departments in which they were managed was 3.3 overall, 4.2 for males, and 2.9 for females.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>The family history and genetic testing are useful for the precise diagnosis and treatment of patients with AFD. As such patients require interdisciplinary treatment, interdepartmental cooperation should be promoted for their systemic care.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18814,"journal":{"name":"Molecular Genetics and Metabolism Reports","volume":"43 ","pages":"Article 101227"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-05-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143929351","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"X-linked hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease","authors":"Yamato Hanawa ,&nbsp;Wataru Murasaki ,&nbsp;Tatsuya Ando ,&nbsp;Yuji Baba ,&nbsp;Hiroyuki Namba","doi":"10.1016/j.ymgmr.2025.101228","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ymgmr.2025.101228","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>X-linked hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia (XLHED) is a rare genetic congenital disorder characterized by allelic heterogeneity, affecting the ectodermal structures. We present the case of a 4-month-old boy diagnosed with XLHED, suffering from recurrent aspiration pneumonia due to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) since he was 1-month-old. This case highlights that GERD, when severe enough to cause aspiration pneumonia, may be associated with underlying ectodermal dysplasia, such as XLHED. In such cases, tube feeding may reduce the risk of pneumonia in infants with XLHED.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18814,"journal":{"name":"Molecular Genetics and Metabolism Reports","volume":"43 ","pages":"Article 101228"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143923342","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Case report: Hepatocellular carcinoma in a patient with Pyridoxamine 5-phosphate oxidase (PNPO) deficiency undergoing pyridoxal 5-phosphate (PLP) treatment","authors":"Jesse Zhen Cheng Lee ,&nbsp;Chit Kwong Chow ,&nbsp;Cheuk-Wing Fung ,&nbsp;Stephen Tak Yau Lui ,&nbsp;Suet-Na Sheila Wong","doi":"10.1016/j.ymgmr.2025.101224","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ymgmr.2025.101224","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Pyridoxamine 5-phosphate oxidase (PNPO) deficiency is an autosomal recessive inborn error of metabolism that typically manifests as seizures resistant to conventional anticonvulsants, often presenting in the neonatal period to early infancy. One of the main treatments, pyridoxal 5-phosphate (PLP), carry a risk of liver toxicity. Concerns about liver toxicity have emerged not only with high doses of PLP but also with lower doses, prompting further investigation into the relationship between PLP treatment and liver complications in patients with PNPO deficiency. This report presents the first case report of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in a patient with PNPO deficiency receiving PLP Pyridoxamine 5-phosphate oxidase (PNPO), identified before reaching teenager. This case underscores the importance of regular liver function monitoring for patients on long-term PLP therapy, suggesting a potential association between PLP treatment and the development of HCC, which has significant implications for clinical management strategies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18814,"journal":{"name":"Molecular Genetics and Metabolism Reports","volume":"43 ","pages":"Article 101224"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143929352","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Empagliflozin as treatment in glycogen storage disease type IB patients","authors":"María Arbelo Rodríguez ,&nbsp;Elena Márquez Mesa ,&nbsp;Cristina Lorenzo González ,&nbsp;Marina Gutiérrez Vilar ,&nbsp;Loredana Arhip ,&nbsp;Mónica Ruiz Pons ,&nbsp;José Pablo Suárez Llanos","doi":"10.1016/j.ymgmr.2025.101226","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ymgmr.2025.101226","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Glycogen Storage Disease Ib (GSD Ib) is a disease that associates both neutropenia and neutrophil dysfunction, thereby causing recurrent infections and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). As of now, the standard treatment of these complications has been the administration of granulocyte-stimulating factor (GCSF). However, recent studies have found that the use of empagliflozin, an antidiabetic drug, may have benefits by reducing the levels of 1,5 anhydroglucitol-6-phosphate (1,5-AG6P), a metabolite that accumulates in the cytosol of neutrophils and blocks the use of glucose.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>We therefore report our experience with three patients, one of them being a liver and kidney transplant recipient, with promising results. Morbidity has been greatly reduced in all cases consisting in weight gain, better neutrophil count and management of respiratory, osteoarticular and gastrointestinal comorbidities. Overall, an improvement in quality of life has been observed.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>SGLT2 inhibitors, and specifically empagliflozin offer promising results in improving morbidity and quality of life in patients with GSD Ib. In the cases presented, including a patient with double liver-kidney transplant, a good profile of tolerance, safety and effectiveness has been observed.</div></div><div><h3>Synopsis</h3><div>Empagliflozin offers promising results in improving morbidity and quality of life in patients with GSD Ib, including the first double organ transplant patient treated with this drug.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18814,"journal":{"name":"Molecular Genetics and Metabolism Reports","volume":"43 ","pages":"Article 101226"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-05-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143901911","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Lethal neonatal acidosis: Multiomic investigation of a novel HIBCH variant as the underlying cause","authors":"Sonali Patel ,&nbsp;Muhammad Zain-ul-abideen ,&nbsp;Genevieve Guyol ,&nbsp;Lance H. Rodan ,&nbsp;Casie A. Genetti ,&nbsp;Amy Z. Ren ,&nbsp;Philip Connors ,&nbsp;Patricia Davenport ,&nbsp;Ruby Bartolome ,&nbsp;Inderneel Sahai ,&nbsp;Vijay S. Ganesh ,&nbsp;Monica H. Wojcik","doi":"10.1016/j.ymgmr.2025.101223","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ymgmr.2025.101223","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>HIBCH (3-Hydroxyisobutyryl-CoA hydrolase) deficiency is a rare, autosomal recessive inborn error of metabolism caused by pathogenic variants in <em>HIBCH</em> and typically presenting in the first year of life with hypotonia, seizures, global developmental delay, poor feeding, and ataxia. Biochemical abnormalities such as lactic acidosis and hyperammonemia may also be seen due to disruption of mitochondrial function, and the diagnosis may also be suspected by the presence of elevated hydroxy-C4-carnitine (C4-OH) detected from a blood sample with a definitive diagnosis obtainable by genetic analysis. We describe a neonate with mild hypotonia at birth who rapidly developed a severe metabolic acidosis, with her venous pH reaching a nadir of 6.374 within hours of life and death occurring within 15 h of life despite supportive measures. A genomic autopsy was undertaken using a blood sample saved prior to the neonatal death. Postmortem trio exome sequencing of the neonate and both parents revealed the neonate to be homozygous for a novel variant in <em>HIBCH</em> predicted to impact splicing, presumably resulting in severe deficiency of HIBCH enzyme activity. As both parents were carriers of the causal variant, anticipatory guidance was provided for risk reduction in future pregnancies. This case highlights the importance of comprehensive postmortem evaluation to evaluate severe, neonatal lethal conditions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18814,"journal":{"name":"Molecular Genetics and Metabolism Reports","volume":"43 ","pages":"Article 101223"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143895923","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"GM2 activator deficiency: An ultra-rare disorder with a new case and review of 22 published cases","authors":"Merve Yoldaş Çelik ,&nbsp;Burcu Köşeci ,&nbsp;Ezgi Burgaç ,&nbsp;Kanay Yararbaş","doi":"10.1016/j.ymgmr.2025.101225","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ymgmr.2025.101225","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>GM2 activator deficiency (AB variant of GM2 gangliosidosis) is an ultra-rare autosomal recessive lysosomal storage disorder caused by pathogenic GM2A mutations. The loss of a functional GM2 activator protein disrupts GM2 ganglioside degradation, leading to progressive neurodegeneration. Although it shares clinical features with Tay-Sachs disease, GM2 activator deficiency remains a genetically and biochemically distinct disorder, with limited genotype-phenotype correlation due to the small number of reported cases.</div><div>This report presents a 33-month-old male with an infantile-onset phenotype, characterized by nystagmus, axial hypotonia, hyperacusis, and bilateral cherry-red spots. Genetic analysis identified a homozygous likely pathogenic c.262_264del (p.Lys88del) mutation, reinforcing its potential association with early disease onset. His clinical course was marked by progressive neurodegeneration, recurrent pulmonary infections, and severe feeding difficulties requiring gastrostomy placement.</div><div>In addition, previously published cases were reviewed to provide insights into the phenotypic spectrum, age of onset, and key clinical characteristics of GM2 activator deficiency. Among the 22 reported cases, 77.3 % exhibited an infantile-onset phenotype, while 18.2 % and 4.5 % had juvenile and adult-onset forms, respectively. Notably, cherry-red spots and hyperacusis were present in 94.1 % and 82.4 % of infantile cases but were strikingly absent in later-onset phenotypes.</div><div>This case report, supplemented by a literature review, offers a comprehensive overview of GM2 activator deficiency and underscores the importance of early molecular diagnosis in suspected cases</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18814,"journal":{"name":"Molecular Genetics and Metabolism Reports","volume":"43 ","pages":"Article 101225"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-04-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143887940","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Genetic variations in the IDUA gene in Tunisian MPS I families: Identification of a novel microdeletion disrupting substrate binding and structural insights","authors":"Mariem Rebai ,&nbsp;Yessine Amri ,&nbsp;Chaima Sahli ,&nbsp;Hajer Foddha ,&nbsp;Taieb Messaoud ,&nbsp;Hela Boudabous ,&nbsp;Hassen Ben Abdennebi ,&nbsp;Salima Ferchichi ,&nbsp;Latifa Chkioua","doi":"10.1016/j.ymgmr.2025.101222","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ymgmr.2025.101222","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Mucopolysaccharidosis type I (MPS I) is a lysosomal storage disorder caused by a deficiency in alpha-L-iduronidase (IDUA), leading to the accumulation of glycosaminoglycans. MPS I presents with a broad spectrum of clinical phenotypes, ranging from severe to mild. This study aimed to identify genetic mutations in the IDUA gene among Tunisian families and assess their structural and functional implications.</div></div><div><h3>Patients and methods</h3><div>Genomic DNA was extracted from blood samples of four patients including two siblings from three Tunisian families. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) followed by Sanger sequencing was performed to identify mutations in the IDUA gene. Bioinformatics tools, including the SWISS-MODEL server and DynaMut, were used for structural modeling and to predict the impact of the mutations on protein stability and flexibility.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Two mutations in the IDUA gene were identified. A novel deletion mutation p.His356_Gln362del was discovered in two patients with severe MPS I phenotypes, while a previously reported missense mutation p.Pro533Arg was found in two patients with intermediate and mild phenotypes. Structural analysis revealed that the novel deletion disrupts the protein's substrate-binding site. This deletion causes structural deformation and leads to the elimination of the substrate binding site, resulting in a complete loss of enzymatic activity.</div><div>The missense mutation p.Pro533Arg affects the stability and flexibility of the protein, likely reducing substrate affinity. This substitution results in the introduction of a bulkier amino acid, requiring more space in the contact region between the β-sheet structure and the substrate-bound helix.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>This study reports a novel deletion mutation in the IDUA gene in Tunisian MPS I patients, alongside a previously described mutation. The findings enhance understanding of the molecular basis of MPS I and provide insights into the structural effects of these mutations, which could aid in future diagnosis and therapeutic strategies. Future studies should explore the prevalence of the reported mutations in larger cohorts and investigate targeted therapies, such as pharmacological chaperones, to rescue enzymatic activity in patients carrying such mutations.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18814,"journal":{"name":"Molecular Genetics and Metabolism Reports","volume":"43 ","pages":"Article 101222"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-04-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143850644","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Expert review in diagnostic, therapeutic and follow-up of Fabry disease in Latin America based on patient care standards","authors":"Roberto Giugliani ,&nbsp;Juan Politei ,&nbsp;Ana Martins ,&nbsp;Nelson Murillo ,&nbsp;Paula Rozenfeld ,&nbsp;Mauricio Lopera ,&nbsp;Sergio Salgado ,&nbsp;Gustavo Quirós ,&nbsp;Charles Marques ,&nbsp;Osvaldo Vieira ,&nbsp;Hernán Amartino ,&nbsp;Fernando Perretta ,&nbsp;Sandra Marques e Silva ,&nbsp;Joseph Brooks ,&nbsp;Laura Titievsky ,&nbsp;Jacobo Villalobos ,&nbsp;Cassiano Braga ,&nbsp;Harris A. Peñaranda","doi":"10.1016/j.ymgmr.2025.101218","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ymgmr.2025.101218","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Fabry disease (FD) is an X-linked lysosomal sphingolipidosis. It is caused by pathogenic variants in the GLA gene with a consequent deficiency of the enzyme α-galactosidase A, resulting in the pathological accumulation of glycolipids - mainly globotriosyl ceramide (GL-3, GB3) and its deacylated product, globotriaosylsphingosine (Lyso-Gb-3) - in plasma and in a wide variety of cell types throughout the human body; it is characterized as a chronic, multisystemic disease with progressive evolution, which causes deterioration of the patient's quality of life and decreases survival and life expectancy.</div><div>In Latin America there are different limitations to the management of patients with Fabry disease, in most countries, access to diagnostic tools and treatment on time is complex and can sometimes suffer delays in its implementation. This situation is due to the high costs to health systems of follow-up and pharmacological therapy for Fabry patients, creating barriers to timely access.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Although medical criteria are fundamental in the choice of pharmacological therapy, the final decision should also rely on the patient's choice according to their expectations and the adherence and compliance with the treatment that they are willing to follow. As it has been described, there are currently three therapeutic options, for which the appropriate profile must be defined to achieve the best clinical outcomes, considering that it is a permanent treatment; experts consider that Fabry patients need comprehensive and interdisciplinary management to stop the progression and functional deterioration of the affected organs by its multiple systemic manifestations. In Latin-American countries, it is difficult to guarantee this comprehensive and coordinated management, due to limited public policies related to orphan diseases diagnosis, treatment and follow up.</div><div>It is considered crucial to structure support networks specialized in Fabry disease and generate partnerships with health institutions and other health system stakeholders, that would articulate and coordinate patients and relatives counseling and management, establish the specific pharmacological treatment to reduce the progression of the disease and the systemic involvement, deciding between the administration of enzyme replacement therapy or the most recent option of oral management with pharmacological chaperone both with proven effectiveness. This will be the decision of the attending physician, who will propose and advise the therapeutic choice that best suits the patient's needs.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18814,"journal":{"name":"Molecular Genetics and Metabolism Reports","volume":"43 ","pages":"Article 101218"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-04-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143833426","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Five years of newborn screening for Pompe, Mucopolysaccharidosis type I, Gaucher, and Fabry diseases in Oregon","authors":"Sarah Viall ,&nbsp;Patrice Held","doi":"10.1016/j.ymgmr.2025.101221","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ymgmr.2025.101221","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In October 2018, the Oregon newborn screening program began screening for four lysosomal storage disorders (LSDs) Pompe, Mucopolysaccharidosis Type I (MPSI), Gaucher, and Fabry. The laboratory used two different methodologies, digital microfluidics and tandem mass spectrometry, to measure the four LSD enzyme activities. Accuracy and precision were improved and lower false positive rates were observed with use of the Revvity NeoLSD assay on the mass spectrometry platform, as compared to the Baebies digital microfluidics method. All newborn specimens with screen positive results were reflexed to a second-tier molecular assay to identify variants in the target gene. Over the first five years of screening, 139 cases were referred for confirmatory testing and clinical evaluation due to presence of pathogenic/likely pathogenic variant(<em>s</em>)or variant(s) of unknown significance. These identified newborns were evaluated at the Oregon Health &amp; Science University (OHSU) metabolic clinic in Portland, Oregon. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, clinicians had to pivot from in-person to virtual visits and triage on acuity, which impacted the time to diagnosis. Of referred babies, 3 are currently receiving treatment for their detected LSD. Over 50 babies have an inconclusive or possible late onset diagnosis with uncertain timeline for development of symptoms.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18814,"journal":{"name":"Molecular Genetics and Metabolism Reports","volume":"43 ","pages":"Article 101221"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-04-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143833427","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Bilateral avascular necrosis: A rare complication of Fabry disease","authors":"Candela Romano ,&nbsp;Joel Wells ,&nbsp;Nicholas Stanzione ,&nbsp;Virginia Kimonis","doi":"10.1016/j.ymgmr.2025.101219","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ymgmr.2025.101219","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Fabry disease is a rare X-linked lysosomal storage disorder caused by pathogenic variants in the <em>GLA</em> gene, which encodes for the α–galactosidase A enzyme responsible for degrading globotriaosylceramide. Its deficiency leads to the accumulation of GL3 in lysosomes, resulting in progressive multi-organ involvement, with predilection for the heart and kidneys.</div><div>Clinical features associated with Fabry disease include acroparesthesia, angiokeratomas, hypohidrosis, corneal whorls, chronic kidney disease, cardiomyopathy, and strokes. Osteopenia and osteoporosis are less known complications, with rare reported cases of avascular necrosis of the hips.</div><div>We report bilateral avascular necrosis in a 40-year-old-man diagnosed with Fabry at the age of 25 years. He carriers the familiar p.G328V <em>GLA</em> pathogenic variant. His Fabry features includes acroparesthesia, angiokeratomas, hypohidrosis, temperature and exercise intolerance, pain crises, abdominal pain and diarrhea, tinnitus, hearing loss, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, palpitations, and chest pain. Family history reveals Fabry disease affecting multiple maternal relatives. The patient was recently diagnosed with avascular necrosis of the right hip requiring total arthroplasty due to failure of conservative treatment. Nine months later, he developed left hip pain attributed to avascular necrosis, also treated with total arthroplasty.</div><div>This case highlights a rare skeletal complication of Fabry disease, underscoring the need for early diagnosis, optimizing treatment of Fabry disease, managing atypical comorbidities, and vigilant monitoring of bone health.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18814,"journal":{"name":"Molecular Genetics and Metabolism Reports","volume":"43 ","pages":"Article 101219"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-04-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143821376","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}