Novel α-Galactosidase A Mutation (K391E) in a Young Woman With Severe Cardiac and Renal Manifestations of Fabry Disease

Int Heart J. 2016 Sep 28;57(5):637-9. doi: 10.1536/ihj.15-475. Epub 2016 Sep 5.

Abstract

Fabry disease, an X-linked lysosomal storage disorder due to α-galactosidase A deficiency, is associated with dysfunction of various cell types and results in a systemic vasculopathy. We describe a 29-year-old woman with Fabry disease presenting with severe cardiac and renal manifestations. Gene analysis demonstrated a novel mutation (K391E) in the GLA gene. Enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) was started with agalsidase-β after confirming the diagnosis of Fabry disease, resulting in normalization of LV systolic function and improvement of renal function. As early therapy is crucial for preventing life-threatening sequelae, clinicians should consider Fabry disease in young patients presenting with cardiac and renal disease without any likely causes.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Fabry Disease / complications
  • Fabry Disease / diagnosis*
  • Fabry Disease / genetics*
  • Female
  • Heart Diseases / etiology
  • Humans
  • Mutation / genetics*
  • Renal Insufficiency, Chronic / etiology
  • alpha-Galactosidase / genetics*

Substances

  • alpha-Galactosidase