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Mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome 3 (hepatocerebral type)(MTDPS3)

MedGen UID:
1682503
Concept ID:
C5191055
Disease or Syndrome
Synonyms: DGUOK-Related Mitochondrial DNA Depletion Syndrome, Hepatocerebral Form; Mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome 3; Mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome, hepatocerebral form due to DGUOK deficiency; Mitochondrial DNA-depletion syndrome 3, hepatocerebral
SNOMED CT: Mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome, hepatocerebral form due to DGUOK deficiency (783734000); Mitochondrial deoxyribonucleic acid depletion syndrome, hepatocerebral form due to deoxyguanosine kinase deficiency (783734000)
Modes of inheritance:
Autosomal recessive inheritance
MedGen UID:
141025
Concept ID:
C0441748
Intellectual Product
Source: Orphanet
A mode of inheritance that is observed for traits related to a gene encoded on one of the autosomes (i.e., the human chromosomes 1-22) in which a trait manifests in individuals with two pathogenic alleles, either homozygotes (two copies of the same mutant allele) or compound heterozygotes (whereby each copy of a gene has a distinct mutant allele).
 
Gene (location): DGUOK (2p13.1)
 
Monarch Initiative: MONDO:0009636
OMIM®: 251880
Orphanet: ORPHA279934

Definition

The two forms of deoxyguanosine kinase (DGUOK) deficiency are a neonatal multisystem disorder and an isolated hepatic disorder that presents later in infancy or childhood. The majority of affected individuals have the multisystem illness with hepatic disease (jaundice, cholestasis, hepatomegaly, and elevated transaminases) and neurologic manifestations (hypotonia, nystagmus, and psychomotor retardation) evident within weeks of birth. Those with isolated liver disease may also have renal involvement and some later develop mild hypotonia. Progressive hepatic disease is the most common cause of death in both forms. [from GeneReviews]

Additional descriptions

From OMIM
Mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome-3 is a severe autosomal recessive disorder characterized by onset in infancy of progressive liver failure and neurologic abnormalities, hypoglycemia, and increased lactate in body fluids. Affected tissues show both decreased activity of the mtDNA-encoded respiratory chain complexes (I, III, IV, and V) and mtDNA depletion (Mandel et al., 2001). For a discussion of genetic heterogeneity of autosomal recessive mtDNA depletion syndromes, see MTDPS1 (603041).  http://www.omim.org/entry/251880
From MedlinePlus Genetics
Deoxyguanosine kinase deficiency is an inherited disorder that can disrupt the normal function of the liver, brain, and muscles. Researchers have described different forms of this disorder. Approximately 75 percent of affected individuals have the hepatocerebral form, which causes serious problems in the liver (hepato-) and brain (cerebral). Approximately 20 percent of people with deoxyguanosine kinase deficiency have the isolated hepatic form, which causes liver disease without serious neurological problems. The myopathic form is the least common form; it affects approximately 5 percent of people with deoxyguanosine kinase deficiency. The myopathic form causes problems with the skeletal muscles, which are the muscles used for movement. The signs and symptoms of deoxyguanosine kinase deficiency can vary, even among members of the same family. 

Infants with the hepatocerebral form of deoxyguanosine kinase deficiency typically have low blood glucose levels (hypoglycemia) and a buildup of lactic acid in the body (lactic acidosis) soon after birth. Within the first few weeks of life, these infants typically begin to show signs of liver disease and brain dysfunction. Neurological signs and symptoms may include weak muscle tone (hypotonia), abnormal involuntary eye movements (nystagmus), developmental delays, and, rarely, seizures. Early signs of liver disease may include an enlarged liver (hepatomegaly) and yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes (jaundice). Liver disease usually progresses to liver failure. 

Signs and symptoms of the isolated hepatic form of deoxyguanosine kinase deficiency may appear soon after birth or during childhood. Like those with the hepatocerebral form, people with the hepatic form often have liver disease that worsens over time and may progress to liver failure. Some affected individuals have additional signs and symptoms that indicate the involvement of other body systems, such as the kidneys and the heart. 

Signs and symptoms of the myopathic form often appear in adulthood, although they sometimes appear earlier in life. In addition to problems with the skeletal muscles, people with the myopathic form of deoxyguanosine kinase deficiency can have heart problems, brain abnormalities, or weakness of the eye muscles. People with the myopathic form typically do not have liver disease. 

Without intervention, most individuals with deoxyguanosine kinase deficiency have a shortened life expectancy. Those with liver disease typically do not survive past early childhood, while those with the myopathic form may survive into middle or late adulthood.   https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/deoxyguanosine-kinase-deficiency

Clinical features

From HPO
Generalized aminoaciduria
MedGen UID:
339863
Concept ID:
C1847868
Finding
An increased concentration of all types of amino acid in the urine.
Portal hypertension
MedGen UID:
9375
Concept ID:
C0020541
Disease or Syndrome
Increased pressure in the portal vein.
Growth delay
MedGen UID:
99124
Concept ID:
C0456070
Pathologic Function
A deficiency or slowing down of growth pre- and postnatally.
Failure to thrive
MedGen UID:
746019
Concept ID:
C2315100
Disease or Syndrome
Failure to thrive (FTT) refers to a child whose physical growth is substantially below the norm.
Ascites
MedGen UID:
416
Concept ID:
C0003962
Disease or Syndrome
Accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity.
Hepatomegaly
MedGen UID:
42428
Concept ID:
C0019209
Finding
Abnormally increased size of the liver.
Jaundice
MedGen UID:
43987
Concept ID:
C0022346
Sign or Symptom
Yellow pigmentation of the skin due to bilirubin, which in turn is the result of increased bilirubin concentration in the bloodstream.
Vomiting
MedGen UID:
12124
Concept ID:
C0042963
Sign or Symptom
Forceful ejection of the contents of the stomach through the mouth by means of a series of involuntary spasmic contractions.
Hepatic failure
MedGen UID:
88444
Concept ID:
C0085605
Disease or Syndrome
A disorder characterized by the inability of the liver to metabolize chemicals in the body. Causes include cirrhosis and drug-induced hepatotoxicity. Signs and symptoms include jaundice and encephalopathy. Laboratory test results reveal abnormal plasma levels of ammonia, bilirubin, lactic dehydrogenase, and alkaline phosphatase.
Micronodular cirrhosis
MedGen UID:
75640
Concept ID:
C0267812
Disease or Syndrome
A type of cirrhosis characterized by the presence of small regenerative nodules.
Periportal fibrosis
MedGen UID:
337906
Concept ID:
C1849766
Disease or Syndrome
The presence of fibrosis affecting the interlobular stroma of liver.
Hepatocellular necrosis
MedGen UID:
343247
Concept ID:
C1855038
Disease or Syndrome
Feeding difficulties in infancy
MedGen UID:
436211
Concept ID:
C2674608
Finding
Impaired feeding performance of an infant as manifested by difficulties such as weak and ineffective sucking, brief bursts of sucking, and falling asleep during sucking. There may be difficulties with chewing or maintaining attention.
Hepatic steatosis
MedGen UID:
398225
Concept ID:
C2711227
Disease or Syndrome
Steatosis is a term used to denote lipid accumulation within hepatocytes.
Depletion of mitochondrial DNA in liver
MedGen UID:
870570
Concept ID:
C4025018
Finding
An abnormal reduction in the number of mitochondria in hepatocytes.
Seizure
MedGen UID:
20693
Concept ID:
C0036572
Sign or Symptom
A seizure is an intermittent abnormality of nervous system physiology characterized by a transient occurrence of signs and/or symptoms due to abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain.
Encephalopathy
MedGen UID:
39314
Concept ID:
C0085584
Disease or Syndrome
Encephalopathy is a term that means brain disease, damage, or malfunction. In general, encephalopathy is manifested by an altered mental state.
Hyperreflexia
MedGen UID:
57738
Concept ID:
C0151889
Finding
Hyperreflexia is the presence of hyperactive stretch reflexes of the muscles.
Polyneuropathy
MedGen UID:
57502
Concept ID:
C0152025
Disease or Syndrome
A generalized disorder of peripheral nerves.
Cerebral atrophy
MedGen UID:
116012
Concept ID:
C0235946
Disease or Syndrome
Atrophy (wasting, decrease in size of cells or tissue) affecting the cerebrum.
Thrombocytopenia
MedGen UID:
52737
Concept ID:
C0040034
Disease or Syndrome
A reduction in the number of circulating thrombocytes.
Hypotonia
MedGen UID:
10133
Concept ID:
C0026827
Finding
Hypotonia is an abnormally low muscle tone (the amount of tension or resistance to movement in a muscle). Even when relaxed, muscles have a continuous and passive partial contraction which provides some resistance to passive stretching. Hypotonia thus manifests as diminished resistance to passive stretching. Hypotonia is not the same as muscle weakness, although the two conditions can co-exist.
Microcephaly
MedGen UID:
1644158
Concept ID:
C4551563
Finding
Head circumference below 2 standard deviations below the mean for age and gender.
Splenomegaly
MedGen UID:
52469
Concept ID:
C0038002
Finding
Abnormal increased size of the spleen.
Lactic acidosis
MedGen UID:
1717
Concept ID:
C0001125
Disease or Syndrome
An abnormal buildup of lactic acid in the body, leading to acidification of the blood and other bodily fluids.
Hypoglycemia
MedGen UID:
6979
Concept ID:
C0020615
Disease or Syndrome
A decreased concentration of glucose in the blood.
Hypothermia
MedGen UID:
5720
Concept ID:
C0020672
Finding
Reduced body temperature due to failed thermoregulation.
Elevated circulating alpha-fetoprotein concentration
MedGen UID:
65916
Concept ID:
C0235971
Finding
Concentration of alpha-fetoprotein in the blood circulation above the upper limit of normal.
Hypoalbuminemia
MedGen UID:
68694
Concept ID:
C0239981
Finding
Reduction in the concentration of albumin in the blood.
Hyperbilirubinemia
MedGen UID:
86321
Concept ID:
C0311468
Finding
An increased amount of bilirubin in the blood.
Elevated circulating hepatic transaminase concentration
MedGen UID:
338525
Concept ID:
C1848701
Finding
Elevations of the levels of SGOT and SGPT in the serum. SGOT (serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase) and SGPT (serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase) are transaminases primarily found in the liver and heart and are released into the bloodstream as the result of liver or heart damage. SGOT and SGPT are used clinically mainly as markers of liver damage.
Nystagmus
MedGen UID:
45166
Concept ID:
C0028738
Disease or Syndrome
Rhythmic, involuntary oscillations of one or both eyes related to abnormality in fixation, conjugate gaze, or vestibular mechanisms.
Abnormal conjugate eye movement
MedGen UID:
337198
Concept ID:
C1845274
Finding
Any deviation from the normal motor coordination of the eyes that allows for bilateral fixation on a single object.
Decreased activity of mitochondrial complex I
MedGen UID:
393796
Concept ID:
C2677650
Finding
A reduction in the activity of the mitochondrial respiratory chain complex I, which is part of the electron transport chain in mitochondria.
Decreased activity of mitochondrial complex III
MedGen UID:
460434
Concept ID:
C3149083
Finding
A reduction in the activity of the mitochondrial respiratory chain complex III, which is part of the electron transport chain in mitochondria.
Decreased activity of mitochondrial complex IV
MedGen UID:
866520
Concept ID:
C4020800
Finding
A reduction in the activity of the mitochondrial respiratory chain complex IV, which is part of the electron transport chain in mitochondria.

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