Kenny–Caffey Syndrome Type 2 (KCS2): A New Case Report and Patient Follow-Up Optimization

<b>Background/Objectives:</b> Kenny-Caffey syndrome 2 (KCS2) is a rare cause of hypoparathyroidism, inherited in an autosomal dominant mode, resulting from pathogenic variants of the <i>FAM111A</i> gene, which is implicated in intracellular pathways regulating parathormone (PTH) synthesis and skeletal and parathyroid gland development. <b>Methods</b>: The case of a boy is reported, presenting with the characteristic and newly identified clinical, biochemical, radiological, and genetic abnormalities of KCS2. <b>Results</b>: The proband had noticeable dysmorphic features, and the closure of the anterior fontanel was delayed until the age of 4 years. Biochemical evaluation at several ages revealed persistent hypocalcemia, high normal phosphorous, and inappropriately low normal PTH. To exclude other causes of short stature, the diagnostic approach revealed low levels of IGF-1, and on CNS MRI, small pituitary gland and empty sella. Nocturnal levels of growth hormone were normal. MRI also revealed bilateral symmetrical microphthalmia and torturous optic nerves. Skeletal survey was compatible with cortical thickening and medullary stenosis of the long bones. Genomic data analysis revealed a well-known pathogenic variant of the <i>FAM111A</i> gene (c.1706G>A, p. R569H), which is linked with KCS2 or nanophthalmos. <b>Conclusions</b>: KCS2, although a rare disease, should be included in the differential diagnosis of hypoparathyroidism and short stature. Understanding the association of pathogenic variants with KCS2 phenotypic variability will allow the advancement of clinical genetics and personalized long-term follow-up and will offer insights into the role of the <i>FAM111A</i> gene in the disease pathogenesis and normal embryogenesis of implicated tissues and organs.

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Journal of Clinical Medicine
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2024-12-28
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<b>Background/Objectives:</b> Kenny-Caffey syndrome 2 (KCS2) is a rare cause of hypoparathyroidism, inherited in an autosomal dominant mode, resulting from pathogenic variants of the <i>FAM111A</i> gene, which is implicated in intracellular pathways regulating parathormone (PTH) synthesis and skeletal and parathyroid gland development. <b>Methods</b>: The case of a boy is reported, presenting with the characteristic and newly identified clinical, biochemical, radiological, and genetic abnormalities of KCS2. <b>Results</b>: The proband had noticeable dysmorphic features, and the closure of the anterior fontanel was delayed until the age of 4 years. Biochemical evaluation at several ages revealed persistent hypocalcemia, high normal phosphorous, and inappropriately low normal PTH. To exclude other causes of short stature, the diagnostic approach revealed low levels of IGF-1, and on CNS MRI, small pituitary gland and empty sella. Nocturnal levels of growth hormone were normal. MRI also revealed bilateral symmetrical microphthalmia and torturous optic nerves. Skeletal survey was compatible with cortical thickening and medullary stenosis of the long bones. Genomic data analysis revealed a well-known pathogenic variant of the <i>FAM111A</i> gene (c.1706G>A, p. R569H), which is linked with KCS2 or nanophthalmos. <b>Conclusions</b>: KCS2, although a rare disease, should be included in the differential diagnosis of hypoparathyroidism and short stature. Understanding the association of pathogenic variants with KCS2 phenotypic variability will allow the advancement of clinical genetics and personalized long-term follow-up and will offer insights into the role of the <i>FAM111A</i> gene in the disease pathogenesis and normal embryogenesis of implicated tissues and organs.

Journal of Clinical MedicineVol. 14(1)
Agricultural University of Athens (GR), National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (GR), University of West Attica (GR), Iaso Children’s Hospital (GR), University of Montenegro (ME)
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