论文信息 - Recurrent Tumefactive Central Nervous System Lesions Due to BRIP1-Related Fanconi Anemia.

Recurrent Tumefactive Central Nervous System Lesions Due to BRIP1-Related Fanconi Anemia.

INTRODUCTION Fanconi anemia (FA) is an inherited condition associated with genetic mutations that affect DNA repair proteins. More than 20 genes involved in the FA/BRCA pathway have been implicated in FA, including BRIP1. Tumefactive brain lesions are rare in FA. CASE REPORT We describe a patient with FA and recurrent tumefactive brain lesions preceded by calcifications on head computed tomography. A biopsy revealed white-matter gliosis with severe vasculopathy. Whole-genome sequencing demonstrated a BRIP1 homozygous variant with a final diagnosis of recurrent tumefactive brain lesions due to BRIP1-associated CNS vasculopathy. Immunosuppressive treatment was ineffective in the present case. CONCLUSIONS Mechanistically, the specific role of BRIP1 mutation in CNS inflammation and vasculopathy is unclear. However, immunodeficiency disorders can lead to autoimmunity and/or immune dysregulation due to the possible loss or gain of function of components of the immune system.

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