타이로신 혈증 2례; 간암이 유발된 1례와 급성 간부전으로부터 회복된 1례의 비교

김숙자,송웅주,전영미,Kim, Sook Za,Song, Woong Ju,Jeon, Young Mi,Levy, Harvey L. 대한유전성대사질환학회 2013 대한유전성대사질환학회지 Vol.13 No.1

Tyrosinemia I (fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase deficiency) is an autosomal recessive inborn error of tyrosine metabolism that produces liver failure in infancy or a more chronic course of liver disease with cirrhosis, often complicated by hepatocellular carcinoma in childhood or early adolescence. We studied a 37-year-old woman with tyrosinemia I whose severe liver disease in infancy and rickets during childhood were resolved with dietary therapy. From 14 years of age, she resumed unrestricted diet with the continued presence of the biochemical features of tyrosinemia, yet maintained normal liver function. In adult years, she accumulated only a small amount of succinylacetone. Despite this evolution to a mild biochemical and clinical phenotype, she eventually developed hepatocellular carcinoma. Her fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase genotype consists of a splice mutation, IVS6-1G>T, and a novel missense mutation, p.Q279R. Studies of resected liver revealed the absence of hydrolytic activity and immunological expression of fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase in tumour. In the non-tumoral areas, however, 53% of normal hydrolytic activity and immunologically present fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase were found. This case demonstrates the high risk of liver cancer in tyrosinemia I even in a seemingly favorable biological environment. In this study of tyrosinemia I, Case 2 with negative succinylacetone accumulation and the recovery of acute liver failure was compared with Case 1. Diet restriction and NTBC treatment are crucial to prevent hepatocellular carcinoma until liver transplant can take place and cure the condition. Further studies are needed to examine cases where liver cancer did not result despite clinical symptoms/signs of tyrosinemia type I.

한국에서의 단풍당뇨병 진단 치료 지침: 과거와 현재

김숙자,송웅주,이선호,Sook Za Kim,Wung Joo Song,Sun Ho Lee,Harvey L. Levy 대한유전성대사질환학회 2023 대한유전성대사질환학회지 Vol.23 No.2

Maple syrup urine disease (MSUD) is an autosomal recessive metabolic disorder caused by a deficiency in branched chain α-keto acid dehydrogenase (BCKAD). Between 1997, when Korea's MSUD case was first reported, and 2023, 14 cases were reported in the literature. 29% of the cases experienced developmental delay, and 29% expired. The prevalence of MSUD in Korea was estimated to be 1 in 230,000. Of 21 MSUD patients currently being treated at the Korea Genetics Research Center, 19 were detected through newborn screening program, and 2 were diagnosed by the symptoms. 14 MSUD patients had confirmed genetic mutations; 6 (43%) were BCKDHA and 8 (57%) were BCKDHB. In one case, a large deletion was observed. 4 patients had leucine levels above 2,000 (umo/L), and post-dialysis diet therapy was initiated in the newborn period. No patient required further dialysis as diet therapy and regular monitoring proved highly effective. Most MSUD patients were growing normally; weight and height growth were above the 50th percentile in 76% of the cases while BMI values were higher than normal in 71% of cases. Developmental delays were observed only in 2 cases (10%) and anticonvulsant use in 3 cases (14%). With newborn screening available to all Korean infants, early diagnosis and intervention should allow most patients to remain asymptomatic. However, ongoing surveillance, dietary management and continued patient compliance as well as rapid correction of acute metabolic decompensations remain critical to a favorable long-term prognosis.

Galactosemia: A Korean Patient and Literature Review

유승우,강미현,이용욱,장미영,김숙자,Yu, Seung Woo,Gang, Mi Hyeon,Lee, Yong Wook,Chang, Mea Young,Levy, Harvey L.,Kim, Sook Za The Korea Society of Inherited Metabolic Disease 2020 대한유전성대사질환학회지 Vol.20 No.1

고전적 갈락토스 혈증은 한국에서 드물게 발생하는 유전 대사 질환이다. 또한 한국인의 돌연변이 스펙트럼은 코카시안과 비코카시안의 돌연변이 스펙트럼이 다르다. 한국에서 고전적 갈락토스 혈증은 임상적으로 서방국가와 유사하지만 분자적 연구에 따르면 백인, 아프리카인, 미국인, 일본인 및 한국인에게 고유한 돌연변이가 나타났다. 고전적인 갈락토스 혈증은 신생아 스크리닝 검사로 조기 발견하여 식이요법을 할 경우 대사질환으로 인한 합병증이 예방될 수 있다고 생각되어 왔다. 한국의 고전적 갈락토스 혈증의 가장 최근의 사례에서 신생아 시기에 임상 증상이 시작되었다. 식이 치료를 통하여 합병증이 교정되어 정상화 되었다. 추가로 저자들은 25명의 고전적 갈락토스 혈증을 가진 돌연변이의 특징을 리뷰했다. Classic galactosemia is a rare genetic disorder in Korea and the mutation spectrum in Koreans differs from that of Caucasians and non-Caucasian Americans. Classic galactosemia is considered a metabolic complication that is preventable by early detection via newborn screening and dietary treatment. In this most recent case of Korean galactosemia, the patient showed early initiation of clinical symptoms, which manifested during the neonatal period. The patient achieved normalization via diet management to correct metabolic complications. In addition, we assessed the characteristics of mutations in 25 Korean galactosemia cases via a literature review of studies associated with classic galactosemia.

A Long Term Follow Up Two Cases of Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome Pink Diaper

김재영,송웅주,김봉옥,하비리비,김숙자,Jae Young Kim,Wung Joo Song,Bong-Ok Kim,Harvey L. Levy,Sook Za Kim The Korea Society of Inherited Metabolic Disease 2024 대한유전성대사질환학회지 Vol.24 No.1

Lesch-Nyhan syndrome (LNS)은 X-염색체 열성 장애로 퓨린 재활용 효소인 hypoxanthine-guanine phosphoribosyltransferase (HPRT)의 결핍으로 인해 발생하는 선천성 대사질환이다. 임상 증상은 잔여 효소 활성도 및 유전적 돌연변이에 따라 다양하다. 국내에서는 27례의 LNS 사례가 보고되어 있다. 분홍색 기저귀로 방문했던 2례의 환아중에서 잔여 효소가 전혀 없는 LNS로 사망한 1례와 잔여 효소가 부분적으로 존재하는 1례의 11년간 비교 추적 관찰한 결과를 보고한다. 증례 1: 핑크색 기저귀로 병원에 내원하여 반복적인 구내염으로 치료를 받다가 2개월에 경련발작으로 시작하여 심한 단백질 식품 거부, 발달지연, 퇴행이 있어 뇌성마비로 재활치료를 받던 중 만 6세에 LNS로 진단되어 요산치료로 요산은 정상화 되었으나 심한 불면증과 변비가 관찰되었다. 자해 행동과 척추 측만증, 간질 대발작, 심한 경직을 동반하며 몸통 근육긴장 저하, 무도무정위 운동과 운동실조가 진행성으로 심해졌다. 체중이 줄고 심한 영양실조 상태와 콩팥 모양의 요로 결석, 반복적 재발성 폐렴으로 병원 치료를 받다가 11세에 갑자기 사망하였다. 유전자 검사 결과 반접합성 HPRT1 변종(c.151C>T(p.Arg51Ter))이 밝혀졌다. 요산 수치는 10.5 mg/dl(정상 범위: ~3.5-7.9), HPRT 활성도는 0.02 nmol/hr/spot (10-23.8 nmol/hr/spot)이었다. 증례 2: 핑크색 기저귀로 병원에 방문하여 요산이 높아진 것을 알게 되었고 단백질을 거부하는 식사 습관이 있으며 저체중 상태로 성장하였다. 초등학교에 다니는 정상적인 지능을 가지고 있었고 자해 증상은 전혀 관찰되지 않았으며 정기적인 신장 초음파 검사에서 전혀 요로결석 없이 추적관찰 되었다. 유전자 검사상 반접합성 HPRT1 변이체(c.35A>C(p.Asp12Ala))를 가지고 있었으며 요산 수치와 HPRT 활성도는 11 mg/dL, 0.56 nmol/hr/spot이었다. 신생아 시기 이후까지 핑크색 기저귀가 보이며 심한 단백질 거부, 신경학적인 문제, 및 신장 결석을 동반한 경우 LNS에 대한 감별이 필요하다. 의심이 될 경우 혈청 요산 수치, HPRT 효소 활성도, 그리고 분자 생물학적인 검사가 LNS의 예후를 예측하는데 도움이 될 수 있다. Lesch-Nyhan syndrome (LNS) is an Clinical symptoms can range from mild to severe depending on residual enzyme activity and genetic mutations. In Korea, 27 cases of LNS have been reported. We report the results of an 11-year comparative follow-up of two cases of children who visited because of pink diapers, one who died from LNS with no residual enzymes and one case with partial residual enzymes. Case 1: During follow-up, seizures, developmental delay, and regression were observed. The boy experienced insomnia and severe constipation. He exhibited self-mutilating behavior, a grand mal seizure, scoliosis with severe spasticity, truncal hypotonia, choreoathetoid movement, and ataxia. After prolonged emaciation, staghorn calculi, and recurrent pneumonia, the patient died suddenly at the age of 11 years. Genetic testing revealed a hemizygous HPRT1 variant (c.151C>T (p.Arg51Ter)). Uric acid level was 10.5 mg/dL (normal range: ~3.5-7.9) and HPRT activity 0.02 nmol/hr/spot (10-23.8 nmol/hr/spot). Case 2: During follow-up, the patient remained underweight. He has normal intelligence attending primary school. Self-mutilation symptoms were not observed. Regular renal ultrasonography did not reveal urolithiasis. The patient had a hemizygous HPRT1 variant (c.35A>C (p.Asp12Ala)). Uric acid level and HPRT activity were 11 mg/dL and 0.56 nmol/hr/spot. Pink diapers after the neonatal period and severe protein aversion, neurological problems, and kidney stones, differentiation for LNS is necessary. When suspected, serum uric acid levels, HPRT enzyme activity, and molecular biological tests may be helpful in predicting the prognosis of LNS.