Phenotypic spectrum of autosomal recessive Keratitis-Ichthyosis-Deafness Syndrome (KIDAR) due to mutations in AP1B1

Eur J Med Genet. 2022 Mar;65(3):104449. doi: 10.1016/j.ejmg.2022.104449. Epub 2022 Feb 7.

Abstract

Inborn errors in copper metabolism result in a diverse set of abnormalities such as Wilson disease and MEDNIK syndrome. Homozygous pathogenic variants in AP1B1 lead to KIDAR (Keratitis-Ichthyosis-Deafness Syndrome). The main phenotypic features of KIDAR are ichthyosis, keratitis, erythroderma, and progressive hearing loss accompanied by developmental delay and failure to thrive. Herein, we describe a six-and-a-half-year-old boy with KIDAR caused by a novel pathogenic variant in AP1B1 (NM_001127.4:c.1263C > A, p.Tyr421*). The proband presented with ichthyosis, erythroderma, palmoplantar keratoderma, hearing loss, and corneal scarring. He also had hypotonia, global developmental delay, and photophobia. Lastly, we review all of the previously reported cases and the clinical features associated with KIDAR.

Keywords: AP1B1; Autosomal recessive keratitis-ichthyosis-deafness syndrome; Copper metabolism; Developmental delay; KIDAR.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adaptor Protein Complex 1 / genetics
  • Adaptor Protein Complex beta Subunits / genetics
  • Child
  • Deafness* / genetics
  • Humans
  • Ichthyosis* / genetics
  • Ichthyosis* / pathology
  • Keratitis* / genetics
  • Keratitis* / pathology
  • Male
  • Mutation

Substances

  • AP1B1 protein, human
  • Adaptor Protein Complex 1
  • Adaptor Protein Complex beta Subunits

Supplementary concepts

  • Keratitis-Ichthyosis-Deafness Syndrome