A novel UMOD gene mutation associated with uromodulin-associated kidney disease in a young woman with moderate kidney dysfunction

Intern Med. 2015;54(6):631-5. doi: 10.2169/internalmedicine.54.3151. Epub 2015 Jan 15.

Abstract

Uromodulin-associated kidney disease (UAKD) is an autosomal dominant disease caused by a mutation in the uromodulin (UMOD) gene, leading to end-stage renal disease. We herein report the case of a family with UAKD caused by a novel mutation (C135G) in the UMOD gene. A 31-year-old woman had a low estimated glomerular filtration rate (59.7 mL/min per 1.73 m(2)). Her father, grandfather and paternal aunt had received maintenance hemodialysis therapy since their 40's. This case underscores the importance of performing genetic testing in young patients even in cases involving only moderate abnormalities in the kidney function.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Asian People
  • DNA Mutational Analysis
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Kidney Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Kidney Diseases / genetics
  • Kidney Diseases / metabolism*
  • Mutation*
  • Pedigree
  • Uromodulin / genetics
  • Uromodulin / metabolism*

Substances

  • UMOD protein, human
  • Uromodulin