Increased Mortality in SDHB but Not in SDHD Pathogenic Variant Carriers

Johannes A. Rijken*, Leonie van Hulsteijn, Olaf M. Dekkers, Nicolasine D. Niemeijer, C. Rene Leemans, Karin Eijkelenkamp, Anouk N. A. van der Horst-Schrivers, Michiel N. Kerstens, Anouk van Berkel, Henri J. L. M. Timmers, Henricus P. M. Kunst, Peter H. L. T. Bisschop, Koen M. A. Dreijerink, Marieke F. van Dooren, Frederik J. Hes, Jeroen C. Jansen, Eleonora P. M. Corssmit, Erik F. Hensen

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Abstract

Germline mutations in succinate dehydrogenase subunit B and D (SDHB and SDHD) are predisposed to hereditary paraganglioma (PGL) and pheochromocytoma (PHEO). The phenotype of pathogenic variants varies according to the causative gene. In this retrospective study, we estimate the mortality of a nationwide cohort of SDHB variant carriers and that of a large cohort of SDHD variant carriers and compare it to the mortality of a matched cohort of the general Dutch population. A total of 192 SDHB variant carriers and 232 SDHD variant carriers were included in this study. The Standard Mortality Ratio (SMR) for SDHB mutation carriers was 1.89, increasing to 2.88 in carriers affected by PGL. For SDHD variant carriers the SMR was 0.93 and 1.06 in affected carriers. Compared to the general population, mortality seems to be increased in SDHB variant carriers, especially in those affected by PGL. In SDHD variant carriers, the mortality is comparable to that of the general Dutch population, even if they are affected by PGL. This insight emphasizes the significance of DNA-testing in all PGL and PHEO patients, since different clinical risks may warrant gene-specific management strategies.

Original languageEnglish
Article number103
Number of pages11
JournalCancers
Volume11
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 17-Jan-2019

Keywords

  • SDHB
  • SDHD
  • mortality
  • paraganglioma
  • pheochromocytoma
  • MUTATION CARRIERS
  • PARAGANGLIOMA
  • PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA
  • PENETRANCE
  • PHENOTYPE
  • HEAD

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