简介:AbstractHepatic phosphorylase kinase (PhK) plays an important role in glycogen metabolism by activating phosphorylase. Patients with PhK deficiency may get glycogen storage disease (GSD) type-IXa, an X-linked liver glycogenosis disease. To inform genetic counseling in a family with two affected GSD brothers, we performed a genetic analysis. The GSD in the older brother was confirmed by histological examination of a liver biopsy, which showed glycogen accumulation in liver cells. A liver biopsy was not available from the younger brother. The two patients and their parents were analyzed by whole exome sequencing. A pathogenic mutation in a gene encoding a regulatory subunit of PhK, PHKA2 located on chromosome Xp22, was identified as c.G3373A (p.E1125K) and confirmed by Sanger sequencing. The proband’s maternal grandparents and the brothers and sisters of the proband’s maternal grandfather were physically examined and genetically tested by Sanger sequencing. Pedigree analysis showed that the mother was a carrier and that the two patients inherited the mutation from their undiagnosed maternal grandfather. Moreover, among the maternal grandfather and four granduncles, three of them possessed the same mutation and four suffered from fatty liver. This is the first report of this mutation causing X-linked liver glycogenosis in a Chinese family and shows that GSD IXa is a mild form of glycogenosis in terms of clinical symptoms, indicating that GSD may be undiagnosed or underestimated. Nevertheless, to provide appropriate intervention and genetic counseling, early identification of the genetic cause is imperative. This study was approved by the Ethics Committee of First Affiliated Hospital, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine (approval No. HN-LL-ZFKY-2018-001-01) on January 12, 2018.
简介:Case1TANGXX,female,ateacher,aged51,visitedourclinicinNovemberof2003.Chiefcomplaints:Shecomplainedofhavinggotheadache,nausea,blurredvision,stiffnessofneck,painattheleftshoulder,andnumbnessofthemiddle,thirdandthelittlefingersfor5yearswhichaggravatedinrecentdaysatthattreatmenttime.
简介:AbstractIntroduction:Eruptive cutaneous collagenoma is non familial connective tissue nevi of unknown etiology presented with an abrupt onset. To date, the literatures on eruptive cutaneous collagenoma are extremely rare in china.Here, we report two women with eruptive cutaneous collagenoma.Case present:Two women presented with multiple asymptomatic, skin-colored papules and nodules on the trunk and extremities with no systemic involvement. Histopathology revealed dense, coarse collagen fibers by hematoxylin-esoin stain and decreased, fragmented elastic fibers by Elastic stain compared with the normal skin. Basing on these findings, the diagnosis of eruptive cutaneous collagenoma was made. No specific treatment was given.Discussion:Eruptive cutaneous collagenoma is a very rare dermatosis that is often misdiagnosed as other connective tissue nevi. The pathogenesis is unclear, and also no efficient treatment is available. It is usually diagnosed based on clinical and histopathological findings.Conclusion:The present cases are relatively rare type of eruptive cutaneous collagenoma that provide more experience for clinician, and may be helpful for them to make correct diagnosis for suspicious cases.
简介:2CasesofMediterraneanspottedfeverinFrancewerereportedinthispaper.Bothhadtraveledintheendemicareasbeforeonset.Theirclinicalmanifestationsincludedfever,headache,myalgia,eruptionandblackeschar.SerologictestssuchasWeil-Felixreaction,Indirectimmunoflurescenceandcomplementfixationconfirmedthediagnosis.Thepatientsrecoveredwithoutcomplicationsandweredischargedfromhospitalaftereffectivetreatment.Simultaneously,theepidemiology,clinicaldiagnosis,treatmentandpreventionofthediseasewerereviewedandthepossibilityofthediseasebeingintroducedintothisterritorywasdiscussed.Theauthorheldthatattentionshouldbepaidtotheprophylaxisandtreatmentofthediseaseintheinternationaltravelhealthcare.
简介:Treated58patients(32malesand26females)withpostoperativeuroschesisbyacupuncture.Therapeuticresultswereexcellentin33cases,goodin22cases,andineffectivein3cases.
简介:Wehavetreated28casesofpolyneuritiswithelectroacupunctureandreportedasfollows.
简介:Traction,acupunctureandoxygeninhalationtherapieswere-usedtotreat40casesofcervicalvertigo.AcupointsFengchi(GB20),Tianzhu(BL10),Baihui(GV20),Yintang(Ex-HN3),Houxi(SI3),andZhongzhu(TE3),andtheeffectiveratewas97.5%.