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Cribado neonatal ampliado en la Región de Murcia. Experiencia de tres años / Expanded newborn screening in the Region of Murcia, Spain. Three-years experience

Fundamento y objetivo. La detección precoz de errores innatos del metabolismo mediante espectrometría de masas en tándem permite ampliar el cribado tradicional de fenilcetonuria e hipotiroidismo primario congénito a aminoacidopatías, acidurias orgánicas y alteraciones de la beta-oxidación mitocondrial. En la Región de Murcia también se detecta la fibrosis quística y la deficiencia de biotinidasa. El objetivo de este estudio es describir nuestra experiencia en el cribado neonatal ampliado y definir la prevalencia de cada uno de los errores congénitos del metabolismo detectados precozmente. Pacientes y método. El programa de cribado metabólico neonatal expandido se ha realizado desde marzo de 2007 hasta octubre de 2010 y ha permitido analizar un total de 71.595 recién nacidos utilizando técnicas como la espectrometría de masas en tándem, el fluoroinmunoensayo o técnicas colorimétricas. Resultados. Se han detectado 38 pacientes (prevalencia 1:1.884) mediante espectrometría de masas en tándem, 13 se han diagnosticado de fibrosis quística (prevalencia 1:5.507), 38 de hipotiroidismo primario congénito (prevalencia 1:1.884) y uno por deficiencia de biotinidasa. La frecuencia global de metabolopatías es de 1:804. El valor predictivo positivo para los resultados obtenidos por espectrometría de masas en tándem fue de 20,25%. Hubo 2 falsos negativos (que fueron diagnosticados posteriormente de fibrosis quística y aciduria metilmalónica) y se detectaron 6 pacientes no neonatales. Conclusiones. Nuestros datos apoyan la necesidad de unificar el cribado neonatal en todas las comunidades españolas para la detección de un panel de enfermedades metabólicas y proporcionar a cada recién nacido las mismas oportunidades para el diagnóstico precoz(AU)

Background and objective. The early detection of inborn errors of metabolism by mass spectrometry allows expanding the traditional neonatal screening of phenylketonuria and congenital hypothyroidism to test for aminoacidopathies, fatty acid oxidation disorders and organic acid metabolic disorders. Cystic fibrosis and biotinidase deficiency screening is implemented in the Region of Murcia. The aim of the study is to describe our experience in the expanded neonatal screening and to define the prevalence of each of the metabolic disorders early detected. Patients and methods. Since March 2007 until October 2010, a total of 71,595 neonates were screened with this expanded program by mass spectrometry, fluoroimmunoassay or colorimetric methods. Results. Thirty-eight patients (prevalence 1:1,884) were diagnosed of inborn errors of metabolism by mass spectrometry, 13 patients of cystic fibrosis (prevalence 1:5,507), 38 of congenital hypothyroidism (prevalence 1:1,884) and one of biotinidase deficiency. To date, the global frequency of inborn errors of metabolism is estimated to be 1:804. The positive predictive value for the results obtained by mass spectrometry was 20.25%. Two false negative patients were not identified (cystic fibrosis and methylmalonic aciduria patients) and 6 non neonatal patients were detected through expanded neonatal screening. Conclusions. Our data support the necessity of unifying the set of metabolic diseases to be screened in all Regions of Spain for early detection of a defined panel of inborn errors of metabolism and to provide every newborn the same opportunities to be early diagnosed(AU)

[Expanded newborn screening in the Region of Murcia, Spain. Three-years experience]. / Cribado neonatal ampliado en la Región de Murcia. Experiencia de tres años.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: The early detection of inborn errors of metabolism by mass spectrometry allows expanding the traditional neonatal screening of phenylketonuria and congenital hypothyroidism to test for aminoacidopathies, fatty acid oxidation disorders and organic acid metabolic disorders. Cystic fibrosis and biotinidase deficiency screening is implemented in the Region of Murcia. The aim of the study is to describe our experience in the expanded neonatal screening and to define the prevalence of each of the metabolic disorders early detected. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Since March 2007 until October 2010, a total of 71,595 neonates were screened with this expanded program by mass spectrometry, fluoroimmunoassay or colorimetric methods. RESULTS: Thirty-eight patients (prevalence 1:1,884) were diagnosed of inborn errors of metabolism by mass spectrometry, 13 patients of cystic fibrosis (prevalence 1:5,507), 38 of congenital hypothyroidism (prevalence 1:1,884) and one of biotinidase deficiency. To date, the global frequency of inborn errors of metabolism is estimated to be 1:804. The positive predictive value for the results obtained by mass spectrometry was 20.25%. Two false negative patients were not identified (cystic fibrosis and methylmalonic aciduria patients) and 6 non neonatal patients were detected through expanded neonatal screening. CONCLUSIONS: Our data support the necessity of unifying the set of metabolic diseases to be screened in all Regions of Spain for early detection of a defined panel of inborn errors of metabolism and to provide every newborn the same opportunities to be early diagnosed.

CFTR H609R mutation in Ecuadorian patients with cystic fibrosis.

Mutation epidemiology in each ethnic group is important for cystic fibrosis diagnosis and genetic counselling. To date, little has been reported on the prevalence of cystic fibrosis in the Ecuadorian population where the mutation distribution appears to differ from that of Europe. We present a series of four Ecuadorian patients homozygous for the H609R mutation in the CFTR gene. This is the first report of detection of this mutation in the Ecuadorian population. Taking advantage of the homozygous status of the patients, an evaluation of the most important clinical parameters is presented. From the diagnostic point of view, the information provided by our study is of relevance in designing an appropriate strategy for genetic testing of patients in Ecuador and in European countries where immigration from Ecuador is common.