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ArticleTranslational pediatrics2026

A rare case report of familial glucocorticoid deficiency type 4 (GCCD4) with dilated cardiomyopathy: a 3-year follow-up study.

Zeli Xun, Yan'an Du, Ting Zhao, Zhihua Wang

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Zeli XunDepartment of Endocrinology, Genetics and Metabolism, Xi'an Children's Hospital, Xi'an, China.
Yan'an DuDepartment of Endocrinology, Genetics and Metabolism, Xi'an Children's Hospital, Xi'an, China.
Ting ZhaoDepartment of Endocrinology, Genetics and Metabolism, Xi'an Children's Hospital, Xi'an, China.
Zhihua WangDepartment of Endocrinology, Genetics and Metabolism, Xi'an Children's Hospital, Xi'an, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-6655-6607

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Background: Familial glucocorticoid deficiency type 4 (GCCD4), caused by nicotinamide nucleotide transhydrogenase ( Case Description: A 12-year-old female presented with recurrent fatigue, syncope, and severe arrhythmias. After multiple misdiagnoses [including dilated cardiomyopathy, fulminant myocarditis, and long QT syndrome (LQTS)], comprehensive evaluation revealed hypocortisolism (<1.0 µg/dL), markedly elevated adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) (>1,250 pg/mL), and hypothyroidism. Genetic testing identified compound heterozygous Conclusions: This case underscores GCCD4 as a differential diagnosis in pediatric cardiomyopathy with arrhythmias. Multidisciplinary collaboration and early genetic testing are critical for diagnosis. Individualized glucocorticoid dosing combined with cardiac support enables favorable outcomes.

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case reportdilated cardiomyopathyfamilial glucocorticoid deficiency (FGD)long QT syndrome (LQTS)Nicotinamide nucleotide transhydrogenase gene (NNT gene)

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