A novel mutation in the SLC19A2 gene in a Turkish male with thiamine-responsive megaloblastic anemia syndrome

Abstract

Thiamine-responsive megaloblastic anemia (TRMA) is a very rare syndrome characterized by the triad of early onset megaloblastic anemia, sensorineural deafness and diabetes mellitus. Here we report, a 5-year-old boy who presented with transfusion dependent anemia and diabetes mellitus and was diagnosed with TRMA. Besides reporting a novel mutation of the causative gene SLC19A2, we wanted to emphasize this syndrome in the aspect of coexistence of insulin dependent diabetes, transfusion dependent anemia and thrombocytopenia.