INTRODUCTION: Lysinuric protein intolerance (LPI; MIM 222700) is a rare, autosomal recessive metabolic disorder caused by mutations in the SLC7A7 gene, which encodes the light chain of the cationic amino acids (CAA) transporter y+. The clinical presentation of LPI includes gastrointestinal symptoms, failure to thrive, episodes of coma, hepatosplenomegaly and osteoporosis. However, other findings have also been reported, and these suggest a multisystem involvement. DISCUSSION: We report a girl with confirmed LPI who presented with severe short stature that was unresponsive to adequate LPI treatment. The girl was found to have a classic growth hormone deficiency (GHD) and responded well to growth hormone (GH) replacement therapy. CONCLUSION: While it is not known whether the mechanisms involved in the GHD of our patient are related to LPI, this case suggests that GH/IGF-I axis should be investigated in LPI children with persistent growth failure.
INTRODUCTION: Lysinuric protein intolerance (LPI; MIM 222700) is a rare, autosomal recessive metabolic disorder caused by mutations in the SLC7A7 gene, which encodes the light chain of the cationic amino acids (CAA) transporter y+. The clinical presentation of LPI includes gastrointestinal symptoms, failure to thrive, episodes of coma, hepatosplenomegaly and osteoporosis. However, other findings have also been reported, and these suggest a multisystem involvement. DISCUSSION: We report a girl with confirmed LPI who presented with severe short stature that was unresponsive to adequate LPI treatment. The girl was found to have a classic growth hormone deficiency (GHD) and responded well to growth hormone (GH) replacement therapy. CONCLUSION: While it is not known whether the mechanisms involved in the GHD of our patient are related to LPI, this case suggests that GH/IGF-I axis should be investigated in LPI children with persistent growth failure.
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