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ArticleBMC pediatrics2025

Clinical presentation and management challenges of sphingosine-1-phosphate lyase insufficiency syndrome associated with an SGPL1 variant: a case report.

Vahid Saeedi, Nahid Rahimzadeh, Fahimeh Ehsanipour, Neda Shalbaf, Amirhosein Farahi, Khalil Rashidi, Leila Kamalzadeh

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Vahid SaeediPediatric Growth and Development Research Center, Institute of Endocrinology, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Nahid RahimzadehDepartment of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Hazrate-e Rasool General Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Fahimeh EhsanipourPediatric Growth and Development Research Center, Institute of Endocrinology, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Neda ShalbafEndocrine Research Center, Institute of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Amirhosein FarahiPediatric Growth and Development Research Center, Institute of Endocrinology, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Khalil RashidiCancer Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
Leila KamalzadehGeriatric Mental Health Research Center, Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Kamalzadeh.l@iums.ac.ir.ORCID 0000-0002-2444-7195

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Abstract

backgroundThis case report describes a unique presentation of sphingosine-1-phosphate lyase insufficiency syndrome (SPLIS) caused by a rare SGPL1 variant, highlighting the diagnostic and management challenges associated with this condition. CASE PRESENTATION: A 2-year-old Iranian female presented with steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome (NS), primary adrenal insufficiency (AI), growth delay, seizures, and hyperpigmentation. Laboratory evaluation revealed hypoalbuminemia, significant proteinuria, hyperkalemia, and elevated adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) levels. The patient was diagnosed with SPLIS through genetic testing, revealing a c.1018 C > T variant in SGPL1. Despite supportive treatment, including corticosteroids and cyclosporine, the patient's condition deteriorated, leading to end-stage renal disease and sepsis, ultimately resulting in death.

conclusionsThis case underscores the clinical heterogeneity of SPLIS and the importance of early genetic evaluation in patients with combined NS and AI. Personalized management approaches and increased awareness among clinicians are essential to improve patient outcomes.

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Aldehyde-LyasesAdrenal InsufficiencyChild, PreschoolFatal OutcomeFemaleHumansNephrotic SyndromeAldehyde-LyasesSGPL1 protein, humanAdrenal insufficiencyCase reportNephrotic syndromeSphingolipidsSphingosine-1-phosphate lyase 1 (SGPL1)Sphingosine-1-phosphate lyase insufficiency syndrome (SPLIS)

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