[Chronic diarrhea caused by a novel mutation of STAT3 gene in a child]

Zhonghua Er Ke Za Zhi. 2022 Jul 2;60(7):710-712. doi: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112140-20211201-01014.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

6月龄患儿以腹泻、呕吐起病,临床表现为排稀水样便并次数增多,营养不良,双肾多发结石,胃肠镜示慢性浅表性胃窦炎、慢性结肠炎,十二指肠降段黏膜病理示固有层多量淋巴细胞、浆细胞浸润伴绒毛萎缩。全外显子测序发现STAT3基因c.1516G>A(p.E506K)杂合错义突变,为自发变异。该突变未曾见报道,可能是儿童慢性腹泻新发致病突变。该患儿改无乳糖深度水解配方喂养及对症支持治疗后排便正常,体重逐渐增加,双肾结石变小。.

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Diarrhea* / genetics
  • Family
  • Humans
  • Mutation
  • STAT3 Transcription Factor* / genetics

Substances

  • STAT3 Transcription Factor
  • STAT3 protein, human