Tinnitus With Unexpected Spanish Roots: Head and Neck Paragangliomas Caused by SDHAF2 Mutation

Journal of the Endocrine Society
Laura Maria RooseOliver Tschopp

Abstract

It is estimated that up to 40% of all head and neck paragangliomas (HNPGL) have a hereditary background with the most common mutations being found in the succinate dehydrogenase (SDH) genes. SDHAF2 mutation leads to the rare paraganglioma syndrome 2. The authors present the case of a 15-year-old male patient with 2, non-secretory HNPGLs, presenting with left-sided, pulsatile tinnitus, and hearing loss. Imaging led to the suspicion of a jugulotympanic paraganglioma on the left, as well as a carotid body tumor on the right. After resection of the jugulotympanic tumor, histology confirmed the presence of a paraganglioma; immunohistochemistry furthermore suggested a loss of SDHB expression. Genetic testing revealed a rare germline, loss-of-function mutation in the SDHAF2 gene, previously described to cause hereditary paraganglioma syndrome 2. Twenty months after the first operation, the patient underwent a resection of the right carotid body paraganglioma. Plasma-free metanephrines/catecholamines always remained within the reference range; the patient is under regular follow-up, and his relatives will be screened. Our findings emphasize the relevance of genetic testing in patients with HNPGL, also with negative family history, espe...Continue Reading

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