Clinical feature: 

Definition: MODY9 is an autosomal dominant early-onset type 2 diabetes caused by mutations of the PAX4 gene.

Diagnostics: 

Differential: All know types of MODY diabetes are characterized by autosomal dominant inheritance, primary non-insulin-dependence, and manifestation in young age (mostly before 25 years of age)  » » » 
   The clinical course of MODY2 diabetes varies in that it remains non-insulin-dependent.  » » » 

Literature: 

Plengvidhya N et al. (2007) PAX4 mutations in Thais with maturity onset diabetes of the young.