Severe TNF receptor-associated periodic syndrome due to 2 TNFRSF1A mutations including a new F60V substitution

Tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated periodic syndrome (TRAPS) is typically characterized by episodic fever, myalgia, skin rash, conjunctivitis, and abdominal cramps. Recently, mutations in the TNFRSF1A gene on chromosome 12p13 encoding tumor necrosis factor receptor type 1 have been linked to...

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Main Authors: Haas, Stephan (Author) , Lohse, Peter (Author) , Schmitt, Wilhelm (Author) , Hildenbrand, Ralf (Author) , Karaorman, Mevlüt (Author) , Singer, Manfred V. (Author) , Böcker, Ulrich (Author)
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Language:English
Published: 7 January 2006
In: Gastroenterology
Year: 2006, Volume: 130, Issue: 1, Pages: 172-178
ISSN:1528-0012
DOI:10.1053/j.gastro.2005.09.014
Online Access:Verlag, lizenzpflichtig, Volltext: https://doi.org/10.1053/j.gastro.2005.09.014
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Author Notes:Stephan L. Haas, Peter Lohse, Wilhelm H. Schmitt, Ralf Hildenbrand, Mevlüt Karaorman, Manfred V. Singer, and Ulrich Böcker
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Summary:Tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated periodic syndrome (TRAPS) is typically characterized by episodic fever, myalgia, skin rash, conjunctivitis, and abdominal cramps. Recently, mutations in the TNFRSF1A gene on chromosome 12p13 encoding tumor necrosis factor receptor type 1 have been linked to this autoinflammatory syndrome. We report the case of a 29-year-old white woman who experienced periodic inflammatory manifestations with fever up to 40°C, leukocytosis, and elevation of C-reactive protein level (>100 mg/L) in conjunction with acute peritonitis of unknown origin since the age of 19 years. The patient had undergone 2 laparotomies with appendectomy and left hemicolectomy. Familial Mediterranean fever was excluded by sequencing of the MEFV gene. In view of the possibility of TRAPS, sequence analysis of the TNFRSF1A gene was also performed. The patient carried a novel T→G substitution in exon 3, leading to the replacement of phenylalanine by valine at amino acid position 60 (F60V), as well as the common R92Q low-penetrance mutation, encoded by exon 4. Upon the next flare, the patient started corticosteroid therapy, resulting in complete relief and normalization of elevated C-reactive protein levels. To the best of our knowledge, we report the first case of compound heterozygosity for 2 TNFRSF1A gene mutations, including a novel one that causes a severe form of TRAPS that responds to anti-inflammatory treatment. A history of recurrent sterile peritonitis should prompt genotyping for periodic fever syndromes.
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ISSN:1528-0012
DOI:10.1053/j.gastro.2005.09.014