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ArticleCase reports in immunology2026

Serine/Threonine Kinase 4 Deficiency Caused by a Potential Novel c.248del, p.Pro83Leufs∗3 Mutation: A Case Report.

Hamidreza Ashayeri, Shabnam Eskandarzadeh, Samin Alavi, Mohammad Saberi, Azadeh Reshadmanesh

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Hamidreza AshayeriResearch Center for Evidence-Based Medicine, Iranian EBM Centre: A JBI Centre of Excellence, Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran, tbzmed.ac.ir.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2593-9810
Shabnam EskandarzadehDepartment of Pediatrics, Pediatric Health Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran, tbzmed.ac.ir.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7500-9657
Samin AlaviPediatric Congenital Hematologic Disorders Research Center, Research Institute for Children's Health, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, sbmu.ac.ir.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8118-7329
Mohammad SaberiDepartment of Medical Genetics, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, tums.ac.ir.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8431-395X
Azadeh ReshadmaneshDepartment of Medical Biotechnology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran, modares.ac.ir.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-2401-6602

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Abstract

Background: Serine/threonine kinase 4 (STK4) deficiency is one of the rare causes of combined immunodeficiency (CID). In this study, we report a novel mutation causing STK4 deficiency, which presents with chronic pyelonephritis, an uncommon presentation. Case Presentation: A 10-year-old female with an incidental mass in the kidney extending to the liver, night sweats, and fever was presented. To reduce the mass effect and rule out the possibility of malignancy, the patient underwent a nephrectomy, and a biopsy revealed chronic pyelonephritis. After surgery, due to the persistent leukopenia, the chance of an inborn error of immunity was considered. The patient was referred to the immunology clinic. Investigations: Immunophenotyping revealed low levels of CD3 and CD4. The antibody titer did not show a significant rise after receiving diphtheria and tetanus vaccines. Whole-exome sequencing was performed, and a novel homozygous c.248del, p.Pro83Leufs Conclusion: STK4 deficiency is a rare cause of CID characterized by susceptibility to recurrent infections. Our case shows immune dysfunction manifested as a complex inflammatory syndrome, featuring an abdominal mass that mimics malignancy, expanding the recognized clinical spectrum of this condition.

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combined immunodeficiencyinborn errors of immunitySTK4 deficiencyT-cell deficiency

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