A novel homozygous mutation in G6PC3 presenting as cyclic neutropenia and severe congenital neutropenia in the same family

Abstract

Purpose: Patients with autosomal recessive cyclic neutropenia have no known causative genetic defect yet.

Methods: Autozygosity mapping on two branches of an extended multiplex consanguineous family presenting with cyclic neutropenia or severe congenital neutropenia to look for candidate gene, followed by candidate gene selection and sequencing.

Results: A single autozygous interval on Chr17:33,901,938-45,675,414 that is exclusively shared by the affected members was identified. This interval spans 11.8 Mb and contains 30 genes. Review of these genes highlighted G6PC3 as the most likely candidate given its known role in neutrophil biology. Direct sequencing revealed a novel homozygous mutation (NM_138387.3, c.974T > G, p.Leu325Arg). Two of our patients had associated congenital defects that are known to occur in patients with G6PC3 mutations, including congenital heart disease and intermittent thrombocytopenia.

Conclusion: Biallelic G6PC3 defects should be considered in patients with autosomal recessive cyclic neutropenia, especially those with typical associated congenital defects.