[TSC2/PKD1 contiguous gene syndrome. Report of two cases]

Ann Pathol. 2007 Apr;27(2):136-40. doi: 10.1016/s0242-6498(07)91301-2.
[Article in French]

Abstract

The two major genes responsible for autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease and complex tuberous sclerosis are located on chromosome 16 at position 16p13.3, separated by only a few nucleotides. A simultaneous loss of both genes has been termed "the TSC2/PKD1 contiguous gene syndrome". It has been described essentially in young children. We report 2 new cases in French adults, in whom the diagnosis has been made fortuitously on the macroscopic and microscopic examination of the nephrectomy specimen. This diagnosis should be considered for the association of a polycystic kidney disease and numerous angiomyolipomas. It is necessary to set up a specific follow-up of both diseases.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Chromosome Disorders / genetics
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Polycystic Kidney Diseases / genetics*
  • Polycystic Kidney Diseases / pathology*
  • Protein Serine-Threonine Kinases / genetics*
  • Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Acetyl-Transferring Kinase
  • Tuberous Sclerosis Complex 2 Protein
  • Tumor Suppressor Proteins / genetics*

Substances

  • Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Acetyl-Transferring Kinase
  • TSC2 protein, human
  • Tuberous Sclerosis Complex 2 Protein
  • Tumor Suppressor Proteins
  • Protein Serine-Threonine Kinases