Rare cause of recurrent hypocalcaemia and functional hypoparathyroidism due to hypomagnesaemia caused by TRPM6 gene mutation.
BMJ Case Rep
; 17(2)2024 Feb 26.
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ABSTRACT
Magnesium is essential for the functioning and release of parathyroid hormone. Therefore, its deficiency can present as functional hypoparathyroidism. This case report describes a rare inherited disorder called congenital hypomagnesaemia with secondary hypocalcaemia due to TRPM6 gene mutation. This disease clinically and biochemically mimics hypoparathyroidism. However, unlike hypoparathyroidism, it can be treated only by long-term oral magnesium supplements. The patient presented to us with recurrent hypocalcaemic convulsions. The laboratory picture in each admission was similar to that of hypoparathyroidism. However, the hypocalcaemia persisted, and it was noticed to be associated with persistent hypomagnesaemia. A defect in the tubular magnesium reabsorption was postulated and a genetic analysis of the patient was done, which revealed a TRPM6 mutation causing hypomagnesaemia by excessive renal excretion of magnesium. The child responded well to oral magnesium supplements and is currently developmentally appropriate for her age and thriving well.
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Canais de Cátion TRPM
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Hipocalcemia
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Hipoparatireoidismo
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Deficiência de Magnésio
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Child
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Female
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Humans
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En
Ano de publicação:
2024
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