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A novel AVPR2 splice site mutation leads to partial X-linked nephrogenic diabetes insipidus in two brothers.
European journal of pediatrics - 1 May 2016
Schernthaner-Reiter Marie Helene, Adams David, Trivellin Giampaolo, Ramnitz Mary Scott, Raygada Margarita, Golas Gretchen, Faucz Fabio R, Nilsson Ola, Nella Aikaterini A, Dileepan Kavitha, Lodish Maya, Lee Paul, Tifft Cynthia, Markello Thomas, Gahl William, Stratakis Constantine A
Abstract excerpt
UNLABELLED: X-linked nephrogenic diabetes insipidus (NDI, OMIM#304800) is caused by mutations in the arginine vasopressin (AVP, OMIM*192340) receptor type 2 (AVPR2, OMIM*300538) gene. A 20-month-old boy and his 8-year-old brother presented with polyuria, polydipsia, and failure to thrive. Both boys demonstrated partial DDAVP (1-desamino-8-D AVP or desmopressin) responses; thus, NDI diagnosis was delayed. While...
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