ea0027p84 | (1) | BSPED2011
Gevers Evelien
, Kelberman Daniel
, Aylwin Simon
, Buchanon Charles
, Waterham Hans
, Dattani Mehul
Mutations in GHR, STAT5B and IGF1 lead to GH-insensitivity but often the cause of reduced GH-sensitivity remains unknown. We describe the identification of a mutation in the MVK gene encoding mevalonate kinase (MK) in a pedigree investigated for STAT5B-deficiency.A 15-year-old male born to consanguineous parents was referred for short stature (height 125.8 cm; −5.6 SDS) and arthritis. He presented, aged 2 years, with fev...