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Expanded Phenotype of PAX2-Related Papillorenal Syndrome: A Case Featuring FSGS, Atypical Retinopathy, Cerebellar Hypoplasia, and ADHD.

Clinical case reports ·Vol. 14 ·No. 2 ·2026-02-00

Sultana N, Mamun AA, Begum A

Abstract

Papillorenal syndrome (PAPRS), or renal coloboma syndrome, is a rare autosomal dominant disorder caused by PAX2 mutations. It classically manifests with renal hypodysplasia and optic nerve anomalies. However, recent literature suggests an expanding phenotypic spectrum. We report a 7-year-8-month-old boy born to consanguineous parents, presenting with stage 4 chronic kidney disease (CKD), nephrotic-range proteinuria, visual impairment, and ADHD. Renal biopsy revealed focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), and ocular examination showed bilateral peripheral scalloped chorioretinal atrophy without optic nerve colobomas. Genetic testing confirmed a pathogenic heterozygous PAX2 frameshift mutation (c.69_70insG; p.Val26fs28*), establishing the diagnosis of PAPRS. This case illustrates an expanded phenotype of PAX2-related PAPRS, including FSGS, atypical retinal degeneration, cerebellar hypoplasia, and ADHD. Recognition of such atypical presentations is vital for early diagnosis and multidisciplinary management, especially in resource-limited settings where classic features may be absent.

Keywords
ADHD PAX2 cerebellar hypoplasia chorioretinal atrophy focal segmental glomerulosclerosis papillorenal syndrome renal coloboma syndrome
Article Info
Journal
Clinical case reports
Abbr.
Clin Case Rep
ISSN
2050-0904
Published
2026-02-00
Language
English
Country/Region
England
NLM ID
101620385
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