A novel mutation of NKX2-1 affecting 2 generations with hypothyroidism and choreoathetosis: part of the spectrum of brain-thyroid-lung syndrome

Scott Williamson (Lead / Corresponding author), Martin Kirkpatrick, Stephen Greene, David Goudie

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    Abstract

    The NKX2-1 (TTF-1 or TITF-1) gene on chromosome 14q13 codes for the thyroid transcription factor 1 (TTF-1). It is expressed in the developing brain, lung, and thyroid. Defects have been associated with chorea, hypothyroidism, and lung disease, comprising the "brain-thyroid-lung syndrome." We describe here 3 cases of novel missense mutation (c.626G>C; p.Arg209Pro) in NKX2-1 in 2 generations of a nonconsanguinous family. Firstly 2 sons were affected by childhood-onset hypothyroidism and a movement disorder characterized by ataxia in the early years followed by the emergence of a superimposed chorea. The mutation was also found in the granddaughter, when she presented with the same clinical features. We hypothesize that the mutation arose as a result of gonadal mosaicism, as the mutation was not detected in leucocyte DNA from either grandparent. The features are consistent with a diagnosis of Brain-thyroid-lung syndrome, which previously could have been classified as benign hereditary chorea with hypothyroidism.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)666-669
    Number of pages4
    JournalJournal of Child Neurology
    Volume29
    Issue number5
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - May 2014

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