Background
We identified a mitochondrial tRNA mutation (m.586G>A) in a patient with renal failure and symptoms consistent with a mitochondrial cytopathy. This mutation was of unclear significance because there were neither consistent reports of linkage to specific disease phenotypes nor an existing analysis of effects upon mitochondrial function.
Case-Diagnosis/Treatment
A 16-month-old girl with failure-to-thrive, developmental regression, persistent lactic acidosis, hypotonia, GI dysmotility, adrenal insufficiency and hematologic abnormalities developed hypertension and renal impairment with chronic tubulointerstitial fibrosis, progressing to renal failure with need for peritoneal dialysis. Evaluation of her muscle and blood identified a mutation of the mitochondrial tRNA for phenylalanine, m.586G>A.
Conclusions
The m.586G>A mutation is pathogenic and is a cause of end-stage renal disease in childhood. The mutation interferes with the stability of tRNAPhe and affects the translation of mitochondrial proteins and the stability of the electron transport chain.
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