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.

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Clinical Case Reports
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2026-02-01
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https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.72023
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Renal and related cancers
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Expanded Phenotype of PAX2 ‐Related Papillorenal Syndrome: A Case Featuring FSGS , Atypical Retinopathy, Cerebellar Hypoplasia, and ADHD

Afroza Begum, Nadira Sultana, Abdullah Al Mamun
Clinical Case Reports
Renal and related cancers
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Expanded Phenotype of PAX2 ‐Related Papillorenal Syndrome: A Case Featuring FSGS , Atypical Retinopathy, Cerebellar Hypoplasia, and ADHD

Afroza Begum, Nadira Sultana, Abdullah Al Mamun
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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.

Clinical Case ReportsVol. 14(2)
Bangladesh Medical University (BD)
Openalex Percentile: Top 59%
Renal and related cancers
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