Expanded Phenotype of <scp>PAX2</scp> ‐Related Papillorenal Syndrome: A Case Featuring <scp>FSGS</scp> , Atypical Retinopathy, Cerebellar Hypoplasia, and <scp>ADHD</scp>
Papillorenal syndrome (PAPRS), or renal coloboma syndrome, is a rare autosomal dominant disorder caused by PAX2 mutations. It classically manifests with renal hypodysplasia and optic nerve anomalies. However, recent literature suggests an expanding phenotypic spectrum. We report a 7-year-8-month-old boy born to consanguineous parents, presenting with stage 4 chronic kidney disease (CKD), nephrotic-range proteinuria, visual impairment, and ADHD. Renal biopsy revealed focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), and ocular examination showed bilateral peripheral scalloped chorioretinal atrophy without optic nerve colobomas. Genetic testing confirmed a pathogenic heterozygous <i>PAX2</i> frameshift mutation (c.69_70insG; p.Val26fs28*), establishing the diagnosis of PAPRS. This case illustrates an expanded phenotype of <i>PAX2</i>-related PAPRS, including FSGS, atypical retinal degeneration, cerebellar hypoplasia, and ADHD. Recognition of such atypical presentations is vital for early diagnosis and multidisciplinary management, especially in resource-limited settings where classic features may be absent.
Authors
- Afroza Begum (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1894-9292)
- Nadira Sultana (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0117-8658)
- Abdullah Al Mamun
Institutions
- Bangladesh Medical University (BD)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical Case Reports
- Published
- 2026-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.72023
- Primary Topic
- Renal and related cancers
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00