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KMID : 0191120090240050979
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Journal of Korean Medical Science
2009 Volume.24 No. 5 p.979 ~ p.981
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Familial Glucocorticoid Deficiency with a Point Mutation in the ACTH Receptor: A Case Report
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Kim Chan-Jong
Woo Young-Jong
Kim Gu-Hwan
Yoo Han-Wook
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Abstract
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Familial glucocorticoid deficiency (FGD) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized by severe glucocorticoid deficiency associated with failure of adrenal responsiveness to ACTH but no mineralocorticoid deficiency. We report a 2 month-old boy of nonconsanguineous parents, presented with hyperpigmentation. Physical examination showed diffuse dark skin of body including, oral mucosa, gum, hands, nails and scrotum. Laboratory evaluation revealed low serum cortisol (0.3 μg/dL), with very high plasma ACTH level (18,000 pg/mL), and serum cortisol level did not increase after ACTH stimulation test. Serum sodium, potassium, plasma renin activity, aldosterone and 17-hydroxyprogesterone were normal. Sequence analysis of the ACTH receptor (MC2R) gene showed a homozygous mutation of D103N. Diagnosis of FGD was made and treatment started with oral hydrocortisone.
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KEYWORD
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Glucocorticoid Deficiency, Adrenocorticotropic Hormone, Receptor, Melanocortin, Type 2
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