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ea0063p1031 | Interdisciplinary Endocrinology 2 | ECE2019

Acid sphingomyelinase deficiency unusually associated with severe delay of growth

Naifar Manel , Kallel Faten , HadjKacem Faten , Messoud Olfa , Messedi Sondes , Abid Mohamed , Ayedi Fatma

Background: Acid Sphingomyelinase Deficiency (ASMD) is a rare lysosomal storage disease caused by mutations in the SMPD1 gene. Typically, the p.Arg610del homozygotes had normal linear growth.Case report: We reported the cases of 2 Tunisian brothers aged 23 and 13 years respectively, who have been admitted for splenomegaly and polyadenopathies. Physical examination showed pubertal and growth delay for both cases. Biological evaluation showed mode...