Isolated 17,20-Lyase Deficiency in a CYB5A Mutated Female With Normal Sexual Development and Fertility

Abstract Isolated 17,20-lyase deficiency may be caused by mutations in the CYP17A1 (coding for cytochrome P450c17), POR (coding for cytochrome P450 oxidoreductase) and CYB5A (coding for microsomal cytochrome b5) genes. Of these, mutations in the CYB5A gene have thus far only been described in geneti...

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Published in:Journal of the Endocrine Society 2020-02, Vol.4 (2), p.bvz016
Main Authors: Leung, Mei Tik, Cheung, Hoi Ning, Iu, Yan Ping, Choi, Cheung Hei, Tiu, Sau Cheung, Shek, Chi Chung
Format: Article
Language:English
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Case Report
Cytochrome P-450
Gene mutations
Genetic aspects
Health aspects
Hydroxyprogesterone
Puberty
Women
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Summary:Abstract Isolated 17,20-lyase deficiency may be caused by mutations in the CYP17A1 (coding for cytochrome P450c17), POR (coding for cytochrome P450 oxidoreductase) and CYB5A (coding for microsomal cytochrome b5) genes. Of these, mutations in the CYB5A gene have thus far only been described in genetic males who presented with methemoglobinemia and 46,XY disorders of sex development (DSD) due to 17,20-lyase deficiency. A 24-year-old Chinese woman presented to the hematology outpatient clinic with purplish discoloration of fingers, toes, and lips since childhood. Investigations confirmed methemoglobinemia. A homozygous c.105C>G (p.Tyr35Ter) nonsense mutation was detected in the CYB5A gene. Hormonal studies showed isolated 17,20-lyase deficiency. Interestingly, she had a completely normal female phenotype with no DSD, normal pubertal development, and spontaneous pregnancy giving birth uneventfully to a healthy female infant. The sex hormone-related features of genetic females with 17,20-lyase deficiency due to cytochrome b5 gene mutation appear to differ from that of females with 17,20-lyase deficiency caused by other genetic defects who presented with hypergonadotropic hypogonadism and infertility and differ from genetic males with the same mutation.
ISSN:2472-1972
2472-1972
DOI:10.1210/jendso/bvz016