The Tietz syndrome associated with cardiac malformation: a case report with literature review

Autor: Mehdi Elfakiri, Abdelaziz Raji, Hind Abou El Houda, Youssef Rochdi, Youssef Lakhdar, Abdeljalil Moutaouakil, Houda Mounji
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: The Egyptian Journal of Otolaryngology, Vol 37, Iss 1, Pp 1-5 (2021)
ISSN: 2090-8539
1012-5574
Popis: Background Tietz syndrome is a very rare clinical entity characterized by the association of profound bilateral congenital sensorineural deafness and generalized hypopigmentation of skin, eyes, and integuments (snow white appearance). It is an autosomal dominant syndrome due to a mutation in the melanocyte inducing transcription factor (MITF) gene. The association of a heart malformation has never been reported in this syndrome. Case presentation We report two cases of two cousins aged 5 years and 20 months respectively with a history of first degree consanguineous parents. Both girls presented with diffuse hypopigmentation of the skin, blond hair, blue eyes, and bilateral diffuse retinal hypopigmentation at ocular fundus exam. Bilateral profound sensorineural hearing loss was confirmed by auditory brainstem response in both cases. Echocardiography revealed a cardiac malformation such as interventricular communication in the older cousin and interatrial communication in the younger cousin. The family investigation did not reveal a similar case among ancestors. The diagnosis of Tietz syndrome was based on clinical criteria and pedigree. The older cousin underwent a total optical correction and a right unilateral cochlear implantation followed by speech therapy with a satisfactory result after a follow-up of two years. Unfortunately, the little cousin died following a head trauma. Conclusions Tietz syndrome is a rare autosomal dominant genetic disorder, characterized by generalized albinism with bilateral profound hearing loss. It results from a nontruncating mutation in the basic domain of in the MITF gene. Its management must include, in addition to hearing and ophthalmic rehabilitation, the research and treatment of cardiac malformations which may be life-threatening.
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