Dual pathogenic variants in ADAMTS13 and CFHR1/CFHR3 deletion: divergent thrombotic microangiopathy phenotypes in siblings.
Mona Hamed Gehad, Doaa M Youssef, Amal S El-Shal et al.
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Case in brief
Two male siblings presented with hereditary anemia and thrombocytopenia, along with unexplained hepatosplenomegaly. The elder sibling developed acute thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA) with severe complications, while the younger sibling had predominantly hematological issues but maintained kidney function. Genetic testing revealed distinct pathogenic variants in ADAMTS13 and a deletion involving CFHR1/CFHR3, explaining their divergent clinical presentations.
Diagnostic / clinical pearl
This case illustrates the phenotypic variability in thrombotic microangiopathy syndromes, emphasizing the need for thorough genetic evaluation in patients with hereditary cytopenia.