Case Report: A successful case of allogeneic stem cell transplantation for pediatric XMEN characterized by neutropenia
XMEN disease (X-linked immunodeficiency with magnesium defect, EBV infection, and neoplasia) is a rare Inborn Error of Immunity (IEI)characterized by impaired magnesium ion transport due to mutations in the <i>MAGT1</i> gene, which subsequently affects immune cell function. Timely diagnosis and prompt intervention are essential for improving patient outcomes. Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) offers a potential therapeutic approach to restore <i>MAGT1</i> function. We report an infant with XMEN who acquired a novel mutation in the <i>MAGT1</i> gene, presenting recurrent severe skin infections and neutropenia after 6 months of age, which was effectively managed following aggressive anti-infective treatment and HSCT.
Authors
- Jieyu Tian
- Jie Zheng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7612-7206)
- Maoquan Qin
- Huawei Mao
- Guanghua Zhu
Institutions
- Beijing Children’s Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Immunology
- Published
- 2026-01-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2026.1687549
- Primary Topic
- Magnesium in Health and Disease
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00