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Alqallaf, Abdulradha

A5060045989 | I2800519576

Mayo Clinic

Mubarak Al Kabeer Hospital

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Recurrent Tumefactive Central Nervous System Lesions Due to BRIP1-Related Fanconi Anemia

The Neurologist | August 15, 2023 | Volume: 28 | Issue: 5 | Pages: 332-334

10.1097/nrl.0000000000000511 | PMID 37582649

Introduction: Fanconi anemia (FA) is an inherited condition associated with genetic mutations that affect DNA repair proteins. More than 20 genes involved in the FA/BRCA pathway have been implicated in FA, including BRIP1. Tumefactive brain lesions are rare in FA. Case Report: We describe a patient with FA and recurrent tumefactive brain lesions preceded by calcifications on head computed tomography. A biopsy revealed white-matter gliosis with severe vasculopathy. Whole-genome sequencing demonstrated a BRIP1 homozygous variant with a final diagnosis of recurrent tumefactive brain lesions due to BRIP1-associated CNS vasculopathy. Immunosuppressive treatment was ineffective in the present case. Conclusions: Mechanistically, the specific role of BRIP1 mutation in CNS inflammation and vasculopathy is unclear. However, immunodeficiency disorders can lead to autoimmunity and/or immune dysregulation due to the possible loss or gain of function of components of the immune system.