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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Primary Language
English
Subjects
Pediatric Nephrology
Journal Section
Case Report
Authors
Aslı Kantar
0000-0003-4630-4790
Türkiye
Duygu Güllü
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0009-0006-8385-7174
Türkiye
Yakup Yaman
0009-0001-9493-4650
Türkiye
Derya Özmen
0000-0002-7651-1574
Türkiye
Fatma Devrim
0000-0001-9564-0489
Türkiye
Filiz Hazan
0000-0002-0382-3446
Türkiye
Aycan Ünalp
0000-0002-3611-5059
Türkiye
Nida Dinçel
0000-0002-1179-8519
Türkiye
Publication Date
June 29, 2026
Submission Date
December 1, 2025
Acceptance Date
April 1, 2026
Published in Issue
Year 2026 Volume: 14 Number: 1