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Case report: novel mutations of NDUFS6 and NHLRC2 genes potentially cause the quick postnatal death of a Chinese Hani minority neonate with mitochondrial complex I deficiency and FINCA syndrome.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Mitochondrial complex I deficiency (MCID) and abbFINCA syndrome are lethal congenital diseases and cases in the neonatal period are rarely reported. Here, we identified a Chinese Hani minority neonate with rare MCID and FINCA syndrome. This study was to analyze the clinical manifestations and pathogenic gene variations, and to investigate causes of quick postnatal death of patient and possible molecular pathogenic mechanisms.

Patient concerns

A 17-day-old patient had reduced muscle tension, diminished primitive reflexes, significantly abnormal blood gas analysis, and progressively increased blood lactate and blood glucose. Imaging studies revealed pneumonia, pulmonary hypertension, and brain abnormalities.

Diagnosis

Whole-exome sequencing revealed that the NDUFS6 gene of the patient carried c. 344G > T (p.C115F) novel homozygous variation, and the NHLRC2 gene carried c. 1749C > G (p.F583L) and c. 2129C > T (p.T710M) novel compound heterozygous variation.

Interventions and outcomes

The patient was given endotracheal intubation, respiratory support, high-frequency ventilation, antishock therapy, as well as iNO and Alprostadil to reduce pulmonary hypertension and maintain homeostatic equilibrium. However, the patient was critically ill and died in 27 days.

Conclusion

The patient has MCID due to a novel mutation in NDUFS6 and FINCA syndrome due to novel mutations in NHLRC2, which is the main reason for the rapid onset and quick death of the patient.

SUBMITTER: Li Y

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9259100 | biostudies-literature |

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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