Netherton Syndrome, a Rare Genetic Disorder—Case Report

Netherton syndrome is a rare genetic disorder inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern. Mutations in the serine protease inhibitor Kazal-type 5 (SPINK5) gene are responsible for this disorder. Netherton syndrome can have multisystemic effects primarily involving the hair, skin and immune system....

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Main Authors: Yahya Almalki, Faisal Khan, Ammara Naeem, Muhammad Hasan Alabdulghany
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Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2023-01-01
Series:Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Journal
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Online Access:https://journals.lww.com/10.1007/s44229-023-00026-1
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description Netherton syndrome is a rare genetic disorder inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern. Mutations in the serine protease inhibitor Kazal-type 5 (SPINK5) gene are responsible for this disorder. Netherton syndrome can have multisystemic effects primarily involving the hair, skin and immune system. Currently, no definitive treatment has been reported beyond supportive care. Herein, we report the case of a newborn delivered in our facility with erythematous skin with peeling rash, respiratory distress and suspected early onset sepsis. In the neonatal intensive care unit, the newborn was managed with continuous positive airway pressure support, initial antibiotics and supportive treatment. Diagnosis was established after a skin biopsy, hair sample showing a characteristic bamboo stick appearance and elevated immunoglobulin E levels.
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spelling doaj-art-1f959e5ef935473c869110b9cd3dd9c92025-08-20T03:03:20ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsDr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Journal2666-819X2590-33492023-01-0151293210.1007/s44229-023-00026-1Netherton Syndrome, a Rare Genetic Disorder—Case ReportYahya AlmalkiFaisal KhanAmmara NaeemMuhammad Hasan AlabdulghanyNetherton syndrome is a rare genetic disorder inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern. Mutations in the serine protease inhibitor Kazal-type 5 (SPINK5) gene are responsible for this disorder. Netherton syndrome can have multisystemic effects primarily involving the hair, skin and immune system. Currently, no definitive treatment has been reported beyond supportive care. Herein, we report the case of a newborn delivered in our facility with erythematous skin with peeling rash, respiratory distress and suspected early onset sepsis. In the neonatal intensive care unit, the newborn was managed with continuous positive airway pressure support, initial antibiotics and supportive treatment. Diagnosis was established after a skin biopsy, hair sample showing a characteristic bamboo stick appearance and elevated immunoglobulin E levels.https://journals.lww.com/10.1007/s44229-023-00026-1netherton syndromebamboo stick hair
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title Netherton Syndrome, a Rare Genetic Disorder—Case Report
title_full Netherton Syndrome, a Rare Genetic Disorder—Case Report
title_fullStr Netherton Syndrome, a Rare Genetic Disorder—Case Report
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title_short Netherton Syndrome, a Rare Genetic Disorder—Case Report
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