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SynthesisBMC pediatrics2026

A de novo SOX11 mutation causing hypogonadotropic hypogonadism: a case report and literature review.

Shanshan Chu, Xuewen Yuan, Qing Niu, Wei Gu

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Shanshan ChuDepartment of Endocrinology, Genetics and Metabolism, Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Guangzhou Road, Nanjing, 210008, Jiangsu, China.
Xuewen YuanDepartment of Endocrinology, Genetics and Metabolism, Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Guangzhou Road, Nanjing, 210008, Jiangsu, China.
Qing NiuDepartment of Endocrinology, Genetics and Metabolism, Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Guangzhou Road, Nanjing, 210008, Jiangsu, China.
Wei GuDepartment of Endocrinology, Genetics and Metabolism, Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Guangzhou Road, Nanjing, 210008, Jiangsu, China. guwei154@163.com.

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Abstract

backgroundSOX11 variants have been associated with Coffin-Siris syndrome and a broader neurodevelopmental spectrum (IDDMOH), but their role in isolated or syndromic hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (HH) remains under-recognized. CASE PRESENTATION: We report a 13-year-old Chinese girl who presented with delayed puberty (Tanner B1, PH1), infantile uterus and low basal gonadotropins. Trio whole-exome sequencing identified a de-novo heterozygous SOX11 c.346_348del (p.Tyr116del) variant. Olfactory and pituitary MRI revealed bilateral olfactory-bulb/nerve hypoplasia and a pituitary height of 3.4 mm, fulfilling Kallmann-syndrome criteria. GnRH-pump therapy restored gonadotropin output within 72 h. A systematic literature review of 32 additional SOX11-related HH cases (total n = 33) showed that 25/26 phenotyped individuals exhibited Coffin-Siris-compatible features, whereas 13/33 met Kallmann-syndrome criteria. Thirty unique variants were identified, 17/30 clustering within the HMG domain and 15/18 proven de-novo.

conclusionsSOX11 should be included in Kallmann syndrome gene panels. We propose "SOX11-related disorder" as an overarching diagnostic framework for all individuals with SOX11 likely pathogenic/pathogenic variants, mandating comprehensive baseline evaluation-including endocrine assessment, neurodevelopmental screening, and MRI of olfactory tracts and pituitary-regardless of initial presentation.

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HypogonadismMutationNeckSOXC Transcription FactorsAbnormalities, MultipleAdolescentContractureFaceFemaleHand Deformities, CongenitalHumansIntellectual DisabilityKallmann SyndromeMicrognathismSOX11 protein, humanSOXC Transcription FactorsCoffin-siris syndromeHypogonadotropic hypogonadismPhenotypeSOX11 gene

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PMID42168980
PMCPMC13471292

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