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Hereditary Severe Insulin-resistance Syndrome and Acanthosis Nigricans Caused by Novel Mutations in the INSR Gene
Journal of clinical research in pediatric endocrinology - 1 Jul 2026
Chongyang Chen, Yangting Zhao, Kai Li, Xiaoyu Lv, Yawen Wang, Donghu Zhen, Songbo Fu, Lihua Ma, Liyuan Zhou, Jingfang Liu
Abstract excerpt
Most cases of hereditary severe insulin-resistance syndrome (H-SIRS) are linked to mutations in the insulin receptor (INSR) gene. Patients with H-SIRS typically manifest symptoms of hyperinsulinemia, insulin resistance, and diabetes mellitus. Other symptoms include impaired glucose regulation, hyperandrogenism, and the presence of acanthosis nigricans (AN). In this report, we present two cases of H-SIRS in female...
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