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Attention to renal involvement: report of 17 Joubert syndrome cases in children of a single center in China

Authors: Liang Ying, Wang Hui, FuQian, Zhou Nan, Jiang Yeping, Mi Lan

Published in: BMC Pediatrics | Issue 1/2022

Abstract

Background

Joubert Syndrome (JS) is a rare genetic developmental disorder. We are aiming for increasing awareness of this disease especially kidney involvement in children with JS.

Methods

Clinical and genetic data of 17 cases of JS in Beijing children’s hospital in the past 21 years were collected retrospectively.

Results

Twelve males and 5 females, aged from 12d to 15y8m. The most common involvement was neurological system involvement. The second most common involvement was renal involvement: end stage kidney disease in 6 cases (35%), hematuria in 5 cases (29%), proteinuria in 5 cases (29%), renal diffuse lesions in 4 cases (24%), renal cystic lesions in 2 cases (12%), and echogenic enhancement of parenchyma in 2 cases (12%). 10 cases did genetic tests. 3 cases with renal deficiency all had RPGRIP1L gene mutation.

Conclusions

The most common involvement of JS is neurological involvement, and the second is renal involvement. Pediatricians should improve awareness of JS and conduct systemic evaluation of children. More attention should be paid to renal involvement which may be onset hidden but fatal. Early recognition and diagnosis are the goals to delay the start to dialysis and improve quality of patients’ life. The RPGRIP1L gene mutation maybe the most common gene mutation in JS and may have correlations with renal involvement.

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Title: Attention to renal involvement: report of 17 Joubert syndrome cases in children of a single center in China
Authors: Liang Ying
Wang Hui
FuQian
Zhou Nan
Jiang Yeping
Mi Lan
Publication date: 01-12-2022
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: BMC Pediatrics / Issue 1/2022
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2431
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-022-03496-8

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Attention to renal involvement: report of 17 Joubert syndrome cases in children of a single center in China

Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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