A complicated pregnancy in an adult with HNF4A p.R63W-associated fanconi syndrome
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Author(s)
Anyiam, Oluwaseun
Wallin, Elizabeth
Kaplan, Felicity
Lawrence, Christopher
Type
Journal Article
Abstract
Renal Fanconi syndrome (RFS) is characterised by generalised dysfunction of the proximal renal tubules, resulting in excessive urinary loss of solutes, most notably bicarbonate, and type II (proximal) renal tubular acidosis. It is a rare condition, and literature around its management through pregnancy is limited. We present the management of a 37-year-old woman with RFS secondary to the HNF4A p.R63W mutation, through her third pregnancy. She presented at 28 + 5 weeks with dehydration, low serum bicarbonate, and profound metabolic acidosis. Daily infusions of sodium bicarbonate were necessary, and the requirements increased throughout the pregnancy. She also demonstrated both fasting hypoglycaemia and episodes of postprandial hyperglycaemia which required complex management. Due to concerns around fetal health, an elective caesarean section was performed at 34 weeks, delivering a healthy baby girl. This case highlights the potential complexity of pregnancy in patients with RFS and the need for a multidisciplinary approach to its management.
Date Issued
2019-12-26
Date Acceptance
2019-11-11
Citation
Case Reports in Medicine, 2019, 2019, pp.1-5
ISSN
1687-9627
Publisher
Hindawi Limited
Start Page
1
End Page
5
Journal / Book Title
Case Reports in Medicine
Volume
2019
Copyright Statement
© 2019 Oluwaseun Anyiam et al. *is is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution
License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is
properly cited.
License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is
properly cited.
Identifier
https://www.hindawi.com/journals/crim/2019/2349470/
Publication Status
Published
Date Publish Online
2019-12-26