Case Report

TRACK Syndrome Caused by Homozygous TSEN2 c.1100-5T>A Variant Presenting with Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome and Early End-Stage Kidney Disease

Volume: 14 Number: 1 June 29, 2026
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TRACK Syndrome Caused by Homozygous TSEN2 c.1100-5T>A Variant Presenting with Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome and Early End-Stage Kidney Disease

Abstract

Background: TRACK syndrome, first described by Canpolat et al., is a rare disorder caused by splice-site mutations in TSEN2, characterized by craniofacial malformations, central nervous system (CNS) anomalies, progressive kidney disease. Case Presentation: We present a 2.5-year-old boy, third child of consanguineous parents, admitted with fever and cough, diagnosed with atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS). Whole exome sequencing revealed a homozygous intronic TSEN2 variant (c.1100-5T>A), consistent with TRACK syndrome. Two deceased siblings had similar dysmorphic features and early-onset renal failure. The proband exhibited microcephaly, craniofacial dysmorphism, left atrial dilation, and laboratory findings consistent with thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA). Despite pathogenic TSEN2 variant, he’d normal intellectual and motor development. He’s currently 6 years old, undergoing peritoneal dialysis, receiving biweekly eculizumab, and antiepileptic therapy. Conclusion: This report highlights a rare cause of aHUS and end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) due to a TSEN2 splice-site mutation, further expanding the phenotypic spectrum of TRACK syndrome.

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Supporting Institution

Department of Pediatric Nephrology, University of Health Sciences, Dr. Behçet Uz Children’s Hospital, İzmir, Turkey

Ethical Statement

Ethical approval was not required for this single-case report. Written informed consent was obtained from the patient’s legal guardian for publication of the clinical data and images.

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References

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Pediatric Nephrology

Journal Section

Case Report

Publication Date

June 29, 2026

Submission Date

December 1, 2025

Acceptance Date

April 1, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 14 Number: 1

APA
Kantar, A., Güllü, D., Yaman, Y., Pehlivan Zorlu, B., Özmen, D., Devrim, F., Keskin Gözmen, Ş., Hazan, F., Ünalp, A., & Dinçel, N. (2026). TRACK Syndrome Caused by Homozygous TSEN2 c.1100-5T>A Variant Presenting with Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome and Early End-Stage Kidney Disease. Pediatric Practice and Research, 14(1), 11833482. https://doi.org/10.21765/pprjournal.1833482
AMA
1.Kantar A, Güllü D, Yaman Y, et al. TRACK Syndrome Caused by Homozygous TSEN2 c.1100-5T>A Variant Presenting with Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome and Early End-Stage Kidney Disease. pediatr pract res. 2026;14(1):11833482. doi:10.21765/pprjournal.1833482
Chicago
Kantar, Aslı, Duygu Güllü, Yakup Yaman, et al. 2026. “TRACK Syndrome Caused by Homozygous TSEN2 C.1100-5T>A Variant Presenting With Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome and Early End-Stage Kidney Disease”. Pediatric Practice and Research 14 (1): 11833482. https://doi.org/10.21765/pprjournal.1833482.
EndNote
Kantar A, Güllü D, Yaman Y, Pehlivan Zorlu B, Özmen D, Devrim F, Keskin Gözmen Ş, Hazan F, Ünalp A, Dinçel N (June 1, 2026) TRACK Syndrome Caused by Homozygous TSEN2 c.1100-5T>A Variant Presenting with Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome and Early End-Stage Kidney Disease. Pediatric Practice and Research 14 1 11833482.
IEEE
[1]A. Kantar et al., “TRACK Syndrome Caused by Homozygous TSEN2 c.1100-5T>A Variant Presenting with Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome and Early End-Stage Kidney Disease”, pediatr pract res, vol. 14, no. 1, p. 11833482, June 2026, doi: 10.21765/pprjournal.1833482.
ISNAD
Kantar, Aslı - Güllü, Duygu - Yaman, Yakup - Pehlivan Zorlu, Betül - Özmen, Derya - Devrim, Fatma - Keskin Gözmen, Şükran - Hazan, Filiz - Ünalp, Aycan - Dinçel, Nida. “TRACK Syndrome Caused by Homozygous TSEN2 C.1100-5T>A Variant Presenting With Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome and Early End-Stage Kidney Disease”. Pediatric Practice and Research 14/1 (June 1, 2026): 11833482. https://doi.org/10.21765/pprjournal.1833482.
JAMA
1.Kantar A, Güllü D, Yaman Y, Pehlivan Zorlu B, Özmen D, Devrim F, Keskin Gözmen Ş, Hazan F, Ünalp A, Dinçel N. TRACK Syndrome Caused by Homozygous TSEN2 c.1100-5T>A Variant Presenting with Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome and Early End-Stage Kidney Disease. pediatr pract res. 2026;14:11833482.
MLA
Kantar, Aslı, et al. “TRACK Syndrome Caused by Homozygous TSEN2 C.1100-5T>A Variant Presenting With Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome and Early End-Stage Kidney Disease”. Pediatric Practice and Research, vol. 14, no. 1, June 2026, p. 11833482, doi:10.21765/pprjournal.1833482.
Vancouver
1.Aslı Kantar, Duygu Güllü, Yakup Yaman, Betül Pehlivan Zorlu, Derya Özmen, Fatma Devrim, Şükran Keskin Gözmen, Filiz Hazan, Aycan Ünalp, Nida Dinçel. TRACK Syndrome Caused by Homozygous TSEN2 c.1100-5T>A Variant Presenting with Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome and Early End-Stage Kidney Disease. pediatr pract res. 2026 Jun. 1;14(1):11833482. doi:10.21765/pprjournal.1833482