Presentation
Our patient presented at the age of 5 months. Early onset, insulin dependent diabetes is present in all the patients of this syndrome8. [biocoreopen.org]
WRS should be differentiated from other forms of neonatal/early-onset insulin-dependent diabetes based on clinical presentation and genetic testing. [typeset.io]
Thus, true dwarfism may not be present. Atlanto-axial instability may be present, and patients may present with neurologic deficits or symptoms. Scoliosis or thoracic kyphosis with exaggerated lumbar lordosis may develop. [jisppd.com]
Wolcott-Rallison syndrome is a rare disease presenting with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (DM) before 6 months old, skeletal dysplasia after 6 months old, and liver failure. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Entire Body System
- Short Stature
WRS should be suspected in any child who presents with permanent, nonimmune neonatal/infantile diabetes associated with skeletal dysplasia, short stature, episodes of acute liver failure, or pancytopenia, diabetes associated with skeletal dysplasia, short [abstracts.eurospe.org]
General examination revealed disproportionate short stature with short upper limb, genu valgum, mild joint laxity, and pectus carinatum suggestive of SED tarda X-linked type [Figure 1] and [Figure 2]. [jisppd.com]
Short stature and walking difficulties become evident in the 2 nd year of life when the child starts to walk. These skeletal changes are progressive with age. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
- Pain
Pain management can be challenging. Cautious use of pain (analgesic) medications such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) is recommended. [rarediseases.org]
Symptoms related to adenomyosis include dysmenorrhoea, menorrhagia, dyspareunia, chronic pelvic pain, and menstrual menometrorrhagia 1. [quizlet.com]
Patients may present with back pain or stiffness. [6] Progressive symptomatic osteoarthritis of the hips and knees may be seen. Angular deformities of the lower extremities are mild. [jisppd.com]
For pain and fever management, acetaminophen (paracetamol) was used, especially with intercurrent liver enzyme elevation. The dosing was reduced at times of decreased liver synthetic function, as indicated by rising INR. [onlinelibrary.wiley.com]
- Disproportionate Short Stature
General examination revealed disproportionate short stature with short upper limb, genu valgum, mild joint laxity, and pectus carinatum suggestive of SED tarda X-linked type [Figure 1] and [Figure 2]. [jisppd.com]
- Unable to Stand
The mobility of patient had gradually decreased over a period of time due to progressive involvement of hip joint, presently being unable to stand without support [Figure 3]. [jisppd.com]
Gastrointestinal
- Failure to Thrive
Clinical follow up of the affected individuals shows that in at least some of them, PNDM was associated with short stature, failure to thrive, neurodevelopmental delay, epilepsy and hepatic and renal dysfunction. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
[…] to thrive Craniofacial Triangular face NO Furrowed tongue NO Prominent metopic ridge Eye Defects Hyperopic astigmatism NO Alacrima NO Progressive external ophthalmoplegia NO Ophthalmoplegia NO Anisocoria Cutaneous Hyperpigmentation of the skin Hypopigmentation [playground.phenotips.org]
Neonatal diabetes ICD-10 code:ICDP70.2 Neonatal diabetes mellitus presents as hyperglycemia, failure to thrive and, in some cases, dehydration and ketoacidosis which may be severe with coma, in a child within the first months of life. [endo-ern.eu]
Other features such as renal dysfunction, failure to thrive, neutropenia, exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, hypothyroidism, recurrent infection, and developmental delay have been reported in some patients (Citation3–Citation5). [tandfonline.com]
Jaw & Teeth
- Dental Caries
Two-year longitudinal observations of salivary status and dental caries in children with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. Pediatr Dent 1992;14:184-8. [PUBMED] 9. Kirk JM, Kinirons MJ. [jisppd.com]
Liver, Gall & Pancreas
- Hepatomegaly
ALT and AST levels (822 U/L and 1559 U/L, respectively) were elevated with no hepatomegaly. Viral hepatitis markers were negative. Additionally, she had neutropenia. [jcrpe.org]
In 12.1, 2 and 6, it was for a second opinion and in patient 11.1 for persistent hepatomegaly before the genetic testing was conducted. [karger.com]
This included elevated hepatic enzymes associated with hepatomegaly in case 1 and elevated hepatic enzymes and direct hyperbilirubinemia in case 2. [degruyter.com]
Musculoskeletal
- Genu Valgum
At the age of 9.5 years, physical examination showed height of 103 cm (−5.2 SDS), weight of 16.1 kg (−5.6 SDS), genu valgum deformity, difficulty in walking and running. [abstracts.eurospe.org]
There is usually a short trunk, excessive lordosis, a short and broad chest, and genu valgum. This report presents a case of Wolcott-Rallison syndrome in a 10 year old child. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
A: Photograph of patient, showing disproportionately short trunk and genu valgum. B: growth chart showing severe dwarfism with poor growth rate. Back to article page [ojrd.biomedcentral.com]
His skeletal disorders include pigeon chest, genu valgum and short trunk. [degruyter.com]
- Lordosis
There is usually a short trunk, excessive lordosis, a short and broad chest, and genu valgum. This report presents a case of Wolcott-Rallison syndrome in a 10 year old child. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Regarding vertebrae, changes are especially marked at the dorsolumbar level with a consequent appearance of thoracic kyphosis and/or lumbar lordosis. Difficulty in walking is frequent. [journals.lww.com]
Skeletal survey revealed epiphyseal dysplasia involving proximal and distal femoral epiphysis and proximal tibial epiphysis, generalized osteoporosis, thoracic kyphosis and lumbar lordosis and mild platyspondyly. [degruyter.com]
- Back Pain
Patients may present with back pain or stiffness. [6] Progressive symptomatic osteoarthritis of the hips and knees may be seen. Angular deformities of the lower extremities are mild. [jisppd.com]
- Atlanto-Axial Instability
Atlanto-axial instability may be present, and patients may present with neurologic deficits or symptoms. Scoliosis or thoracic kyphosis with exaggerated lumbar lordosis may develop. [jisppd.com]
- Arthralgia
Affected individuals also experience early onset pain and stiffness in affected joints (early-onset arthritis) that can develop in chronic joint pain (arthralgia) and damage to the joints. The hips and the knees are commonly affected. [rarediseases.org]
Onset
- Neonatal Onset
Wolcott-Rallison syndrome (WRS) is an autosomal recessive disease, characterized by neonatal or early-onset non-autoimmune insulin-dependent diabetes. WRS, although rare, is recognized to be the most frequent cause of neonatal-onset diabetes. [squ.pure.elsevier.com]
Neonatal-onset disease manifests within hours to two days after birth. Childhood-onset disease manifests during the first months or years of life. [endo-ern.eu]
Wolcott-Rallison syndrome (WRS) is a rare autosomal recessive disease, characterized by non-autoimmune permanent neonatal or early-onset diabetes mellitus (PNDM).1 WRS, although rare, is the most frequent cause of PNDM2 especially in consanguineous families [omjournal.org]
Workup
At the age of 2 months, he was admitted to his local hospital due to lethargy and respiratory distress; a workup revealed high sugar and acidosis. [termedia.pl]
Viral and autoimmune causes of acute hepatitis and liver failure were ruled out and immunodeficiency workup was normal. Investigations for metabolic disorders were unremarkable. [omjournal.org]
Clinical Testing and Workup Basic x-rays (radiographs) can help to establish a diagnosis of rMED by revealing abnormal epiphyses, brachydactyly, and a double patella. [rarediseases.org]
Treatment
Management and treatment Close therapeutic monitoring of diabetes should be considered and treatment with an insulin pump is recommended, especially in the first months of life, due to the risk of acute episodes of hypoglycemia. [orpha.net]
Liver, pancreas and kidney transplantation for the treatment of Wolcott-Rallison syndrome. [miami.pure.elsevier.com]
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We report on primary hypothyroidism, which has not been previously described, of a patient with Wolcott-Rallison syndrome due to novel mutation (W521X), who showed improved growth after thyroid hormone treatment. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Prognosis
Prognosis Prognosis is poor and most patients die at a young age from multiple-organ failure with predominant liver and renal dysfunction. The documents contained in this web site are presented for information purposes only. [orpha.net]
Prognosis is poor and most patients die at a young age. Intervention strategies targeting ER dysfunction provide hope for future therapy and prevention. [doaj.org]
Prognosis - Wolcott-Rallison syndrome Not supplied. Treatment - Wolcott-Rallison syndrome Not supplied. Resources - Wolcott-Rallison syndrome Not supplied. [checkorphan.org]
Prognosis is poor and most patients die at a young age. [typeset.io]
Etiology
The Pediatric Acute Liver Failure Study Group data showed that 54% of ALF were of indeterminate etiology in children <3 years of age [3]. [indianpediatrics.net]
[…] failure pancreati anomalies severe pancreatic hypoplasia neonatal diabetes mellitus laryngeal stenosis isolated central hypothyroidism (12210348) epiphyseal dysplasia central nervous system arrhinencephaly cerebellar cortical dysplasia mental retardation Etiology [humpath.com]
Etiology WRS is caused by mutations in the EIF2AK3 gene encoding eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2-alpha kinase 3 (PKR-like endoplasmic reticulum kinase; PERK), which plays a key role in translation control during unfolded protein response. [orpha.net]
Epidemiology
Summary Epidemiology Fewer than 60 cases have been reported to date. Most patients are from consanguineous families. Prevalence may therefore vary significantly between countries.WRS may be underdiagnosed because of early death before diagnosis. [orpha.net]
Although genetic components in these diseases are clearly present, the lack of obvious and homogeneous modes of transmission has slowed progress by prevent ing the full exploitation of classical genetic epidemiologic techniques. [books.google.de]
Epidemiology This is a rare disease, with fewer than 60 cases described in the literature [3, 4]. [go.gale.com]
Relevant External Links for EIF2AK3 Genetic Association Database (GAD) EIF2AK3 Human Genome Epidemiology (HuGE) Navigator EIF2AK3 Atlas of Genetics and Cytogenetics in Oncology and Haematology: EIF2AK3 No data available for Genatlas for EIF2AK3 Gene Characterization [genecards.org]
Pathophysiology
This is the first case in which the pathophysiological role of EIF2AK3 deficiency in WRS is confirmed at the molecular level. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
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This demonstrates that EIF2AK3 gene plays a major role in the pathophysiology of WRS. In addition, EIF2aK3 kinase activity appears to be essential for pancreatic islet cell function and bone development in humans. References 1. [annsaudimed.net]
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These mice models have proven very useful to dissect the pathophysiology of WRS. [doi.org]
Prevention
Furthermore, Os Odontoideum needs to be actively screened for in WRS patients to prevent neurological and respiratory compromise. [unboundmedicine.com]
Intervention strategies targeting ER dysfunction provide hope for future therapy and prevention. ...read moreread less Journal Article•DOI• TL;DR: Three siblings with onset of diabetes mellitus infancy are reported and two (and possibly all three) of [typeset.io]
CASE REPORT Year : 2012 | Volume : 30 | Issue : 3 | Page : 250-253 Wolcott-Rallison Syndrome 1 Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India 2 Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry [jisppd.com]
Future episodes of liver failure, the main contributor to the increased mortality in WRS, may be prevented through timely liver transplantation. [miami.pure.elsevier.com]