hrp0084p1-28 | Diabetes | ESPE2015

Clinical Characterisation of a Novel RFX6 Mutation – A Rare Cause of Neonatal Diabetes Syndrome

Cheung Moira , Chapman Simon , Hunt Katie , Makin Erin , Hickey Ann , Hind Jonathan , Ellard Sian , Buchanan Charles , Kapoor Ritika

Background: Mitchell Riley syndrome is a rare syndrome caused by mutations in the RFX6 gene, resulting in neonatal diabetes, intestinal atresia, pancreatic abnormalities, and biliary hypoplasia. RFX6 is a winged helix transcription factor that is expressed in the developing pancreas and in the gut endoderm. Previous eight case reports highlight poor outcomes with usually a fatal course in infancy.Case presentation: Twin 2 of a dichorion...