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900000000000508004: Great Britain English language reference set (foundation metadata concept)


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A rare genetic persistent combined dystonia with characteristics of clinical signs similar to ataxia-telangiectasia but with a later (usually adulthood) onset and slower progression. Patients typically present with extrapyramidal signs, such as resting tremor, choreoathetosis and dystonia, as the initial symptoms and later often develop mild cerebellar ataxia (with gait usually preserved). Telangiectasia and immunodeficiency may be absent but secondary features of ataxia-telangiectasia, such as risk of malignancy, dysarthria and peripheral neuropathy, are frequently present. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic phospho-calcic metabolism disorder characterised by early-onset hypercalcaemia, hypophosphataemia, hypercalciuria, decreased intact parathyroid hormone serum levels and medullary nephrocalcinosis, typically manifesting with failure to thrive, hypotonia, vomiting, constipation and/or polyuria. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic pigmentation anomaly of the skin syndrome with characteristics of ventral as well as dorsal leukoderma of the trunk and a congenital white forelock in association with cerebellar ataxia, impaired motor coordination, intellectual disability of variable severity and progressive, mild to profound, unilateral or bilateral sensorineural hearing loss. There have been no further descriptions in the literature since 1971. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic polymalformative syndrome with increased risk of developing cancer, with characteristics of a Noonan-like phenotype, including typical dysmorphic facial features (such as high forehead, hypertelorism, downslanting palpebral fissures, ptosis, low-set ears, prominent philtrum and short neck with or without pterygium colli), thoracic abnormalities, congenital heart defects and short stature, associated with a very frequent occurrence of juvenile myelomonocytic leukaemia. Developmental delay, ectodermal anomalies, joint laxity and hypotonia may also be associated. Caused by heterozygous mutation in the CBL gene. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic pontocerebellar hypoplasia subtype with characteristics of severe psychomotor developmental delay, progressive microcephaly, progressive spasticity, seizures and brain abnormalities consisting of mild atrophy of the cerebellum, pons and corpus callosum and cortical atrophy with delayed myelination. Patients may present dysmorphic facial features (high arched eyebrows, prominent eyes, long palpebral fissures and eyelashes, broad nasal root and hypoplastic alae nasi) and an axonal sensorimotor neuropathy. Caused by homozygous mutation in the CLP1 gene on chromosome 11q12. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic premature ageing disease characterised by sensorineural deafness, generalised lack of subcutaneous fatty tissue (although with increased truncal deposition) noted from childhood, scleroderma, and facial dysmorphism which includes prominent eyes, a beaked nose, small mouth, crowded teeth and mandibular hypoplasia. Other associated features include growth delay, joint contractures, telangiectasia, hypogonadism (with lack of breast development in females), cryptorchidism, skeletal muscle atrophy, and hypertriglyceridaemia and diabetes mellitus/insulin resistance. Caused by heterozygous mutation in the POLD1 gene on chromosome 19q13. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic premature ageing syndrome characterised by adulthood-onset cutaneous manifestations that result in a prematurely aged appearance (such as premature thinning and greying of scalp hair, loss of subcutaneous fat, tightening of skin) associated with prominent cardiovascular manifestations, such as accelerated atherosclerosis, calcific valve disease, and cardiomyopathy. Patients present loss of eyebrows and eyelashes in childhood and have a predisposition to develop malignancies. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic primary bent bone dysplasia characterised by significant, uni/bilateral, lateral tibial bowing localised to the distal two-thirds of the tibia, with respective cortical thickening and thinning of the inner and outer tibial curve, loss of normal trabecular bone, bilateral abnormalities of the tibial epiphyses and growth plates, as well as foot abnormalities, including abnormally high arches. Affected individuals have short stature with absence of other skeletal abnormalities. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic primary bent bone dysplasia with characteristics of anterior diaphyseal bowing of the tibia and fibula, broadening of the fibula, posterior cortical thickening of both bones and short stature. Additional skeletal abnormalities include scoliosis with marked lumbar lordosis, horizontal sacrum and square iliac wings and/or, less frequently, vertebral malformations, abnormal shape of the clavicles and ribs, calvarial hyperostosis and delayed eruption of permanent teeth. Delayed ambulation is also frequently associated. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic primary bone dysplasia and lethal form of neonatal short-limbed dwarfism, with characteristics of anisospondyly, severe short stature and limb shortening, metaphyseal flaring and distinct dysmorphic features (flat facial appearance, abnormal ears, short neck, narrow thorax). Additional features may include other skeletal findings (for example joint contractures, bowed limbs, talipes equinovarus) and urogenital and cardiovascular abnormalities. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic primary bone dysplasia characterised by prenatal onset of disproportionate short stature, shortening of the limbs, congenital joint dislocations, micrognathia, posterior cleft palate, brachydactyly, short metacarpals and irregular size of the metacarpal epiphyses, supernumerary carpal ossification centres and dysmorphic facial features. In addition, hearing impairment and mild psychomotor delay have also been reported. Caused by homozygous mutation in the IMPAD1 gene on chromosome 8q12. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic primary bone dysplasia disorder characterised by midface hypoplasia, short stature, generalised joint laxity, multiple joint dislocations (most frequently of knees and hips), limb malalignment (genu valgum/varum) and progressive spinal deformity (for example kyphosis/scoliosis). Radiography reveals distinctive slender metacarpals and metatarsals, as well as small, irregular epiphyses, metaphyseal irregularities with vertical striations, constricted femoral necks and mild platyspondyly among others. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic primary bone dysplasia disorder with characteristics of disproportionate short stature with mesomelic short limbs, leg bowing, lumbar lordosis, brachydactyly, joint laxity and a waddling gait. Radiographs show platyspondyly with central protrusion of anterior vertebral bodies, kyphotic angulation and very short long bones with dysplastic epiphyses and flared, irregular, cupped metaphyses. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic primary bone dysplasia disorder with characteristics of disproportionate short stature with shortening of upper and lower limbs, short and broad fingers with short hands, narrowed chest with rib abnormalities and pectus excavatum, abnormal chondral calcifications (including larynx, trachea and costal cartilages) and facial dysmorphism (frontal bossing, hypertelorism, prominent eyes, short flat nose, wide nostrils, high-arched palate, long philtrum). Platyspondyly (especially of cervical spine) and abnormal epiphyses and metaphyses are observed on radiography. Atlantoaxial instability causing spinal compression and recurrent respiratory disease are potential complications that may be lethal. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic primary bone dysplasia disorder with characteristics of early-onset severe lumbar kyphosis, marked brachydactyly and irregular, pronounced cone epiphyses of the metacarpals and phalanges. Additional reported features include developmental delay, intellectual disability, hypotonia, epileptic seizures and mild facial dysmorphism (including long and thin or square-shaped face, slight mid-face hypoplasia, hypertelorism, epicanthic folds, low-set ears, anteverted nostrils). Radiographic findings also reveal hypoplasia of iliac wings and anterior defect of vertebral bodies. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic primary bone dysplasia disorder with characteristics of increased bone fragility manifesting with multiple childhood-onset vertebral and peripheral fractures that are associated with increased bone mass density on radiometric examination. Patients typically present normal or mild short stature and dentinogenesis, hearing and sclerae are commonly normal. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic primary bone dysplasia disorder with characteristics of severe pre and post-natal short stature, facial dysmorphism (including dolicocephaly, long triangular face, tall forehead, down-slanting palpebral fissures, prominent nose, long philtrum, small ears) early-onset or postpubertal sparse, short hair and hypoplastic fingernails. Small hands with tapering fingers, brachydactyly and fifth-finger clinodactyly as well as a high-pitched voice are also associated. There is evidence the disease can be caused by homozygous mutation in the POC1A gene on chromosome 3p21. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic primary bone dysplasia disorder with characteristics of short stature, hyperlordosis, protuberant abdomen, mild bilateral genu varum, bowed and shortened forearms with limited elbow extension and discrete facial dysmorphism (prominent forehead, hypertelorism, flat nasal bridge). Radiographically moderate platyspondyly, including posterior wedging with anterior bullet-shaped vertebral bodies, with minimal metaphyseal abnormalities are observed. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic primary bone dysplasia with characteristics of disproportionate short stature with short, stiff neck and trunk and relatively long limbs, fingers and toes (which may present flexion contractures), severe vertebral body ossification delay, markedly enlarged round epiphyses of the long bones, absent ossification of pubic bones and multiple pseudoepiphyses of the short tubular bones in hands and feet. Neurological manifestations resulting from cervical spine instability may be observed. There is evidence the disease is caused by homozygous inactivating mutations in the NKX3-2 gene on chromosome 4p15. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic primary bone dysplasia with characteristics of laxity, dislocations and contractures of the joints, short stature, foot deformities (e.g. clubfeet), broad tips of fingers and toes, short neck, dysmorphic facial features (hypertelorism, downslanting palpebral fissures, upturned nose with anteverted nares, high arched palate) and various cardiac malformations. Severe disease is associated with multiple fractures, osteopenia, arachnodactyly and blue sclerae. A broad spectrum of additional features, including scoliosis, radio-ulnar synostosis, mild developmental delay and various eye disorders (glaucoma, amblyopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, ptosis), are also reported. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic primary bone dysplasia with characteristics of the presence of a benign fibro-osseous, osteolytic tumour typically located in the tibia (occasionally the fibula, or both) and usually involving the anterior diaphyseal cortex with adjacent cortical expansion. It may on occasion be asymptomatic or may present with a palpable mass, pain, tenderness and/or anterior bowing of the tibia. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic primary bone dysplasia with characteristics of three distinct phenotypes, namely: 1.Patients of average height with painful, osteoarthritic changes of the hip joints and no spinal abnormalities, 2.Short-statured patients with predominantly truncal shortening, arm span exceeding height, dysplastic changes of hips and varying degrees of platyspondyly, and 3.Patients with dwarfism, various associated skeletal abnormalities (particularly of the knees and hands) and severe epiphyseal dysplasia (of hips, knees, hands, wrists) associated with significant platyspondyly. Most patients cannot walk long distances and many have decreased joint spaces and sclerotic and cystic changes on imaging. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic primary bone dysplasia with decreased bone density disorder with characteristics of childhood-onset osteoporosis associated with recurrent, multiple, osteoporotic, long bone fractures and/or vertebral compression fractures, significant height loss in adulthood, low bone mineral density scores and otherwise no other abnormalities. Heterozygote females may be unaffected or have a milder phenotype. There is evidence the disease can be caused by mutation in the PLS3 gene on chromosome Xq23. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic primary bone dysplasia with decreased bone density with characteristics of fetal lethality, severe hypomineralisation of the entire skeleton, barrel shaped thorax with short ribs, multiple intrauterine fractures of ribs and long bones, ascites, pleural effusion and ventriculomegaly. Variable congenital developmental anomalies affecting the brain, lungs and kidneys have also been associated. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic primary bone dysplasia with highly variable phenotype typically characterised by platyspondyly, brachydactyly type E changes (short metacarpals and metatarsals, short distal phalanges in hands and feet), bilateral short ulnae and mild short stature. Other reported features include additional skeletal findings (e.g. midface hypoplasia, degenerative changes in proximal femora, limited elbow extension, bilateral sacralisation of L5, clubfeet), as well as myopia, hearing loss, and intellectual disability. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic primary bone dysplasia with increased bone density disorder with characteristics of benign isolated calvarial thickening presenting with prominent frontoparietal bones, a high forehead with ridging of the metopic and sagittal sutures, lateral frontal prominences and facial dysmorphism comprising a flat nasal root and short upturned nose. Increased intracranial pressure and cranial nerve entrapment are not associated. There have been no further descriptions in the literature since 1986. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic primary bone dysplasia with increased bone density disorder with characteristics of bone abnormalities, including metaphyseal plaques, osteopathia striata, marked cranial sclerosis, and sclerosis of the ribs and long bones, as well as macrocephaly, cleft palate, hearing loss, developmental delay, and facial dysmorphism (hypertelorism, prominent forehead, wide nasal bridge). Hypotonia, tracheo/laryngomalacia, and astigmatic myopia are also associated. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic primary combined T and B cell immunodeficiency with characteristics of recurrent, severe viral and bacterial infections. Immunologic findings include decreased immunoglobulin levels, decreased numbers of B and NK cells, reduced relative CD19+ B cells in peripheral blood, impaired memory responses to viral infections and defective antigen-specific T-cell proliferation. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic primary immunodeficiency characterised by early onset of recurrent respiratory infections and variable combination of autoimmune disorders, including haemolytic anaemia, thrombocytopenic purpura, lymphoproliferative disease, inflammatory bowel disease, colitis, diabetes, arthritis and dermatitis. Failure to thrive, hepatosplenomegaly and endocrine abnormalities have also been associated. Variable immunologic findings include deficiency of CD4+ T regulatory cells, decreased B-cells and hypogammaglobulinaemia. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic primary immunodeficiency disease with characteristics of increased susceptibility to recurrent usually severe infections (particularly by Neisseria meningitidis, Haemophilus influenzae and Streptococcus pneumonia), typically manifesting as otitis, sinusitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, and/or meningitis. Autoimmune disease (for example systemic lupus erythematosus, glomerulonephritis) and atypical haemolytic uraemic syndrome may be associated. Laboratory serum analysis reveals, in addition to diminished or undetectable complement factor I, variably decreased complement C3, complement factor B and complement factor H. Caused by homozygous or compound heterozygous mutation in the gene encoding complement factor I on chromosome 4q25. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic primary immunodeficiency disorder with characteristics of early-onset recurrent severe bacterial infections, granulopoiesis maturation arrest at the promyelocyte/myelocyte stage and markedly reduced absolute neutrophil counts, resulting from recessively inherited mutations in the JAGN1 gene. Mild facial dysmorphism (such as triangular face), short stature, failure to thrive, hypothyroidism, developmental delay, pancreatic insufficiency and coarctation of aorta, as well as bone and urogenital abnormalities may also be associated. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic primary immunodeficiency disorder with characteristics of increased radiosensitivity(R), mild immunodeficiency (ID), dysmorphic features (D) and learning difficulties (LE). There is evidence the disease is caused by homozygous or compound heterozygous mutation in the RNF168 gene on chromosome 3q29. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic primary immunodeficiency disorder with characteristics of increased susceptibility to Neisseria bacterial infections resulting from complement factor D deficiency. Typical manifestations are recurrent respiratory infections, recurrent meningitis and/or septicaemia. Patients typically present fever, purpuric rash, arthralgia, myalgia and undetectable complement factor D plasma concentrations. Caused by homozygous mutation in the CFD gene on chromosome 19p13. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic primary immunodeficiency disorder with characteristics of increased susceptibility to recurrent life-threatening bacterial infections in association with typically severe neutropenia in peripheral blood and bone marrow and a prominent ectatic superficial vein pattern, resulting from recessively inherited mutations in the G6PC3 gene. Cardiac malformations (for example atrial septal defects, patent ductus arteriosus, valvular defects), urogenital anomalies (including cryptorchidism), growth and developmental delay, facial dysmorphism (for example frontal bossing, upturned nose, malar hypoplasia), and intermittent thrombocytopenia are frequently associated. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic primary immunodeficiency disorder with characteristics of predisposition to recurrent life-threatening bacterial infections associated with decreased peripheral neutrophil granulocytes resulting from recessively inherited loss-of-function mutations in the CSF3R gene. Full maturation of all three lineages in the bone marrow and refractoriness to in vivo rhG-CSF treatment are associated. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic primary immunodeficiency disorder with characteristics of profound circulating monocytopenia, B- and NK-cell lymphopenia and severe dendritic cell decrease, which manifests clinically with disseminated mycobacterial and viral infections, as well as opportunistic fungal and parasitic infections and frequent pulmonary alveolar proteinosis. Predisposition to developing myeloid neoplasms is associated. Caused by heterozygous mutation in the GATA2 gene on chromosome 3q21. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic primary immunodeficiency disorder with characteristics of recurrent bacterial infections (including septic thrombophlebitis and subacute bacterial endocarditis) and neutropenia without lymphopenia or warts, resulting from recessively inherited mutations in CXCR2. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic primary immunodeficiency disorder with characteristics of severe congenital neutropenia, bone marrow fibrosis and neutrophil dysfunction which is refractory to granulocyte colony-stimulating factor, manifesting with life-threatening infections and/or deep-seated abscesses, hepato/splenomegaly, thrombocytopenia, hypergammaglobulinaemia, anaemia with reticulocytosis and nephromegaly. Other reported features include osteosclerosis and neurological abnormalities (for example developmental delay, cortical blindness, hearing loss, thin corpus callosum or dysrhythmia on EEG). Caused by homozygous mutation in the VPS45 gene on chromosome 1q. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic primary immunodeficiency due to a defect in adaptive immunity disorder with characteristics of normal or elevated IgM serum levels with low or absent IgG, IgA and IgE serum concentrations, which manifests with recurrent bacterial sinopulmonary and gastrointestinal infections, with frequent lymphoid hyperplasia (peripheral lymphadenopathy, tonsillar hypertrophy), with no increased susceptibility to opportunistic infections. Autoimmune manifestations (including immune cytopenias, arthritis and hepatitis) are occasionally associated. Immunologic findings reveal absent immunoglobulin class switch recombination and lack of defect of immunoglobulin somatic hypermutations in the presence of normal numbers of CD27+ memory B cells. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic primary immunodeficiency due to a defect in adaptive immunity disorder with characteristics of severe immunodeficiency. The disease presents with profound susceptibility to viral, fungal and bacterial infections due to impaired CD25-mediated T-regulatory cell function, in association with severe autoimmune disease such as alopecia universalis, erythrodermia and autoimmune thyroiditis and enteropathy. Caused by homozygous or compound heterozygous mutation in the IL2RA gene on chromosome 10p15. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic primary immunodeficiency due to a defect in innate immunity disorder with characteristics of impaired intracellular signaling from both type I and type II interferons, leading to early-onset, severe, life-threatening intracellular bacterial (typically mycobacteria) and viral (mainly herpes viruses) infections. Caused by homozygous mutation in the STAT1 gene on chromosome 2q32. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic primary immunodeficiency with characteristics of increased susceptibility to fungal infections that typically manifest as recurrent, chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis, systemic candidiasis with meningoencephalitis and deep dermatophytosis. Dermatophytes invade skin, hair, nails, lymph nodes and brain, resulting in erythematosquamous lesions, nodular subcutaneous or ulcerative infiltrations, severe onychomycosis and lymphadenopathy. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic primary immunodeficiency with characteristics of recurrent respiratory and skin viral infections (Ebstein-Barr virus, herpes simplex virus, human papillomavirus), deficient spontaneous cytotoxicity of natural killer cells, but preserved antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity. No other abnormalities are present on immunologic work-up. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic primary immunodeficiency with characteristics of susceptibility to infection (mainly by gram negative bacteria) due to extremely low C3 plasma levels. Patients typically present recurrent episodes of sinusitis, tonsillitis, and/or otitis, as well as upper and lower respiratory tract infections (including pneumonia) and skin infections, such as erythema multiforme. Autoimmune disease resembling systemic lupus erythematosus and mesangiocapillary or membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis may develop, resulting in renal failure. The disease is caused by homozygous or compound heterozygous mutation in the C3 gene on chromosome 19p13. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic primary interstitial lung disease with a highly variable clinical presentation, ranging from neonatal respiratory distress syndrome to mild to severe interstitial lung disease (typical symptoms include cough, tachypnoea, hypoxia, clubbing, crackles, failure to thrive). Lung biopsy reveals diffuse alveolar damage, interstitial thickening with inflammatory infiltrates, fibroblast proliferation, collagen deposition and multiple foci of fibrosis, alveolar type II cell hyperplasia, abundant foamy alveolar macrophages and granular lipoproteic material in the alveolar lumen. Imaging shows cystic spaces and ground-glass opacities that are typically homogenously diffuse. There is evidence that the disease is caused by heterozygous mutation in the gene encoding surfactant protein C (SFTPC) on chromosome 8p21. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic primary lipodystrophy syndrome with characteristics of severe developmental delay and intellectual disability, hypertonia, hyperreflexia, microcephaly, tightly adherent skin, an aged appearance, severe generalised lipodystrophy and distinct facial dysmorphism, which includes large prominent eyes, narrow nasal bridge, tented upper lip vermilion, an open mouth and high-arched palate. Laboratory analysis of serum and urine are normal. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic primary lymphoedema characterised by lymphoedema of all four limbs with age of onset ranging from birth to adulthood. Manifestations are of variable severity, and upper limb involvement may develop only later in the disease course. Recurrent episodes of cellulitis and skin infections are observed in severe cases. Varicose veins and venous incompetence have been reported in association. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic primary lymphoedema characterised by uniform, widespread lymphoedema, often with systemic involvement such as intestinal and pulmonary lymphangiectasia, pleural and pericardial effusions and chylothorax. There is a high incidence of non-immune hydrops fetalis, which may result in fetal demise or fully resolve after birth. Severe recurrent facial cellulitis is observed in some patients. Presence of epicanthic folds or micrognathia has occasionally been reported while intelligence is normal and seizures are absent. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic primary lymphoedema characterised by unilateral or bilateral lower limb lymphoedema of variable severity. The condition shows almost complete penetrance with onset in childhood or adolescence in females, whereas in males it shows incomplete penetrance with later onset of disease. Lymphoscintigraphy in more severely affected individuals reveals lymphatic abnormalities consistent with lymphangiectasia, valve dysfunction, and thoracic duct reflux. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic primary orthostatic disorder with characteristics of dizziness, palpitations, fatigue, blurred vision and tachycardia following postural change from a supine to an upright position in the absence of hypotension. Syncope with transient cognitive impairment and dyspnoea may also occur. The norepinephrine transporter deficiency leads to abnormal uptake and high plasma concentrations of norepinephrine. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic principally axonal peripheral sensorimotor neuropathy with an X-linked dominant inheritance pattern and the childhood-onset of slowly progressive, moderate to severe, distal muscle weakness and atrophy of the lower extremities, as well as distal, pan modal sensory abnormalities, bilateral foot deformities (pes cavus, clawed toes), absent ankle reflexes and gait abnormalities (steppage gait). Females are usually asymptomatic or only present mild manifestations (mild postural hand tremor, mild wasting of hand intrinsic muscles). Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic progeroid syndrome characterised by a prematurely aged appearance associated with severe osteolysis (notably on mandible, clavicles, ribs, distal phalanges, and long bones), osteoporosis, generalised lipoatrophy and absence of cardiovascular, atherosclerotic and metabolic complications, presenting a relatively long survival. Additional characteristics include growth retardation, joint stiffness (mainly of fingers, hands, knees, and elbows), wide cranial sutures, dysmorphic facial features (prominent eyes, convex nasal ridge, malocclusion, dental crowding, thin lip vermillion, microretrognathia) and persistent eyebrows, eyelashes and scalp hair. There is evidence the disease is caused by homozygous mutation in the BANF1 gene on chromosome 11q13. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic progeroid syndrome disorder with characteristics of a prematurely aged appearance (including lipoatrophy, thin, translucent skin, sparse, thin hair, and skeletal muscle atrophy), delayed tooth eruption, keloid-like lesions on pressure regions and skeletal abnormalities including marked acroosteolysis, brachydactyly with small hands and feet, kyphoscoliosis, osteopenia and progressive joint contractures in the fingers and toes. Craniofacial features include a thin calvarium, delayed closure of the anterior fontanel, flat occiput, shallow orbits, malar hypoplasia and narrow nose. There is evidence the disease is caused by heterozygous mutation in the PDGFRB gene on chromosome 5q32. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic progeroid syndrome with a variable phenotype including postnatal growth delay, severe global developmental delay, hypotonia, non-specific dysmorphic facies with aged appearance and cryptorchidism, as well as cardiac arrhythmia and skeletal anomalies. Patients typically present with widely opened fontanelle, mainly truncal hypotonia, waddling gait with hypertonia of the extremities, small hands and feet, broad great toes, scoliosis and redundant skin with lack of subcutaneous fat. There is evidence this disease is caused by mutation in the NAA10 gene on chromosome Xq28. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic punctate palmoplantar keratoderma disease with characteristics of discrete focal punctate keratoderma on the palms and soles and/or slowly progressive spastic paralysis, predominantly affecting the lower limbs. Lesional histology reveals pronounced orthokeratosis, acanthosis, papillomatosis, and regular undulation to the surface keratin. There have been no further descriptions in the literature since 1983. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic refraction anomaly disorder with characteristics of non-syndromic severe myopia, which may be associated with cataract and vitreoretinal degeneration (retinal detachment) that may lead to blindness. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic renal disease characterised by hereditary nephritis leading to nephrotic syndrome and end-stage renal failure associated with sensorineural hearing loss and pretibial skin blistering followed by atrophy. Other reported manifestations include bilateral lacrimal duct stenosis, dystrophic teeth and nails, bilateral cervical ribs, unilateral kidney, distal vaginal agenesis and anaemia due to beta-thalassaemia minor. There is evidence this syndrome is caused by mutation in the CD151 gene. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic renal disease with characteristics of slowly progressive chronic tubulointerstitial nephritis leading to end-stage renal disease before the age of 50 years. The disease manifests mild proteinuria, glucosuria and occasionally urinary sediment abnormalities. Mild extrarenal manifestations such as recurrent upper respiratory tract infections and abnormal liver function tests may be associated. Renal biopsy reveals severe chronic interstitial fibrosis and tubular changes as well as hallmark karyomegalic tubular epithelial cells which line the proximal and distal tubules and have enlarged hyperchromatic nuclei. Caused by homozygous or compound heterozygous mutation in the FAN1 gene on chromosome 15q. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic renal or urinary tract malformation syndrome with characteristics of nephrotic syndrome with focal segmental sclerosis associated with hydrocephalus, thin skin and blue sclerae. There have been no further descriptions in the literature since 1978. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic renal tubular disease characterised by hypophosphataemia, decreased renal phosphate resorption and hypercalciuria leading to calcium nephrolithiasis and/or nephrocalcinosis and osteoporosis, in the presence of normal/increased serum calcitriol levels. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic respiratory disease characterised by infantile onset of pulmonary alveolar proteinosis with hypogammaglobulinaemia. Patients have normal respiratory function at birth, but subsequently develop recurrent, mainly viral, infections and progressive respiratory failure, often leading to death in infancy or early childhood. Additional reported features include leucocytosis and splenomegaly. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic respiratory disease with characteristics of a variable clinical outcome ranging from a fatal respiratory distress syndrome in the neonatal period to chronic interstitial lung disease developing in infancy or childhood with chronic cough, rapid breathing, shortness of breath and recurrent pulmonary infections. Clinical manifestations of respiratory failure include grunting, intercostal retractions, nasal flaring, cyanosis, and progressive dyspnoea. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic retinal disease with characteristics of dried-out soil pattern of the fundus due to diffuse deep white lines in the macula, to the level of the retinal pigment epithelium, which is slightly elevated and rippled. Macular exudation may be associated and Bruch's membrane may be affected too. Occasionally, peripheral nummular pigmentary changes may be observed, associated with blindness. The lesions enlarge with time, with a preferential macular extension and confluence. Complications may include polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy, choroidal neovascularisation or atrophic fibrous macular scarring that can lead to reduced visual acuity over time. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic retinal disorder with characteristics of bilateral iris coloboma, progressive retinal dystrophy and marked loss of vision, with or without congenital cataracts. Iridolenticular adhesions, scattered retinal pigmented epithelia mottling and mild hypermetropic astigmatism may be associated. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic retinal dystrophy disease with characteristics of bilateral progressive decline of visual acuity due to retinal dysfunction confined only to the macula, associated with normal fundus and fluorescein angiograms and severly attenuated focal macular and multifocal electroretinograms. There is evidence the disease is caused by heterozygous mutation in the RP1L1 gene on chromosome 8p23. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic retinal dystrophy disorder with characteristics of bilateral microcornea, rod-cone dystrophy, cataracts and posterior staphyloma, in the absence of other systemic features. Night blindness is typically the presenting manifestation and nystagmus, strabismus, astigmatism and angle closure glaucoma may be associated findings. Progressive visual acuity deterioration, due to pulverulent-like cataracts, results in poor vision ranging from no light perception to 20/400. There is evidence the disease is caused by heterozygous mutation in the bestrophin-1 gene (BEST1) on chromosome 11q12. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic retinal dystrophy disorder with characteristics of decreased central retinal sensitivity associated with hyper-reflectivity of ganglion cells and nerve fibre layer with loss of optic nerve fibres manifesting with photophobia, optic disc pallor and progressive loss of central vision with preservation of peripheral visual field. There is evidence the disease may be caused by heterozygous mutation in the ITM2B gene on chromosome 13q14. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic retinal dystrophy with characteristics of irregular, sharply defined, yellowish-white lesions of variable size that are distributed mainly in the nasal equatorial region of the retina, with a tendency to confluence, that are not associated with any vascular or optic nerve abnormalities. They frequently manifest as mild and stationary night blindness. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic retinal dystrophy with characteristics of the presence of numerous small, round, yellowish-white retinal lesions that are distributed throughout the retina but spare the fovea. Patients present in childhood with non-progressive night blindness with prolonged cone and rod adaptation times. The macula may or may not be involved, which may result in a decrease of central visual acuity with age. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic rheumatologic disease with characteristics of congenital or early-onset camptodactyly and symmetrical, polyarticular, non-inflammatory, large joint arthropathy with synovial hyperplasia, as well as progressive coxa vara deformity and, occasionally, non-inflammatory pericarditis. There is evidence the disease can be caused by homozygous mutation in the proteoglycan-4 gene (PRG4) on chromosome 1q31. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic skeletal disorder with clinical features of abnormal chondro-skeletal development, disproportionate short stature and skeletal deformation mainly affecting the knees, hips, ankles and elbows with onset generally in late childhood or adolescence. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic skeletal muscle disease with characteristics of abnormal chimeric aggregates of desmin and other cytoskeletal proteins and granulofilamentous material at the ultrastructural level in muscle biopsies and variable clinical/ myopathological features, age of disease onset and rate of disease progression. Patients present with bilateral skeletal muscle weakness that starts in distal leg muscles and spreads proximally, sometimes involving trunk, neck flexors and facial muscles and often cardiomyopathy manifested by conduction blocks, arrhythmias, chronic heart failure, and sometimes tachyarrhythmia. Weakness eventually leads to wheelchair dependence. Respiratory insufficiency can be a major cause of disability and death, beginning with nocturnal hyperventilation with oxygen desaturation and progressing to daytime respiratory failure. Caused by heterozygous, homozygous, or compound heterozygous mutation in the desmin gene (DES) on chromosome 2q35. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic skeletal muscle disease with characteristics of muscle stiffness and rigidity, hypertonia, weakness, respiratory distress and normal cognition. Patients have persistently elevated creatine kinase and histopathology is typical of myofibrillar myopathy. The manifestation onset follows the short period of normal infantile development and leads to progressive respiratory insufficiency and early death. There is the disease is caused by homozygous mutation in the CRYAB gene on chromosome 11q23. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic skeletal muscle disease with characteristics of neonatal hypotonia, distal more than proximal muscle weakness, progressive exercise intolerance with prominent myalgias, and mild-to-moderate overall motor impairment with preserved ambulation. Face, extraocular, cardiac, and respiratory muscles are unaffected. Mild cognitive impairment is also noted in most patients. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic skeletal muscle disease with characteristics of neonatal to childhood onset of slowly progressive muscle weakness and atrophy primarily affecting the lower limbs, joint contractures, kyphosis or lordosis of the spine, lateral tongue atrophy, and pes equinus. In addition progression to upper limb involvement, facial weakness, language impairment, intellectual disability, and behavioural abnormalities has been reported. Muscle biopsy shows myopathic changes with increased fibre size variation, internalised nuclei, fibre atrophy, as well as rod structures and core targetoid defects. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic skeletal muscle disease with characteristics of severe neonatal hypotonia with respiratory insufficiency, delay in motor milestones, and dysmorphic features including bitemporal narrowing, epicanthal folds and hypertelorism. Affected individuals show gradual improvement in hypotonia and muscle weakness within the first two years of life resulting in minimal clinical manifestations in adulthood. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic skin disease characterised by congenital generalised anhidrosis resulting in severe heat intolerance, due to functionally impaired eccrine sweat production. Skin biopsy reveals normal morphology and number of sweat glands. Dental, hair, nail or other skin or extracutaneous anomalies are absent. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic skin disease characterised by generalised skin peeling, leukonychia, acral punctate keratoses coalescing into focal keratoderma on the weight-bearing areas, angular cheilitis and knuckle pads with multiple hyperkeratotic micropapules. The skin appears dry and scaly with superficial exfoliation and underlying erythema. Histopathologic examination of affected skin areas shows hyperkeratosis, acanthosis and intraepidermal clefting with irregular acantholysis. Additional systemic abnormalities are absent. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic skin disease characterised by multiple milium-like, comedone-like lesions and skin-coloured to hyperpigmented, 1 to 2 mm-sized papules, associated with hypotrichosis and palmar/plantar pits. Lesions are usually first noticed on cheeks or neck and gradually increase in size and number to involve the scalp, face, ears, shoulders, chest, axillae and upper arms. In severe cases, lower back, lower arms, and back of the legs can be involved. Mild hypohidrosis has also been reported. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic skin disease with characteristics of infantile onset of diffuse alopecia, abnormal skin pigmentation (hypo and hyperpigmented macules of the trunk and face and areas of reticular hypo and hyperpigmentation of the extremities), palmoplantar keratoderma and nail dystrophy. Patients develop recurrent spinocellular carcinomas later in life. Brittle teeth resulting in early loss of dentition have also been described. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic skin disorder with characteristics of congenital alopecia and palmoplantar hyperkeratosis. It is usually associated with cataracts, progressive sclerodactyly and pseudo-ainhum. To date the syndrome has been reported in two families (seven affected individuals) plus an additional sporadic patient was likely affected by the same condition. Usually presents during infancy with manifestations of fading of facial, scalp and body hair within the first months of life without subsequent re-growth. Body and facial keratosis pilaris are additional features that appear in the following years. Skin thickening of palms and soles develops during infancy and may have an unusual pattern affecting the two sides of fingers and palms, but usually sparing the palmar surfaces. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic skin disorder with characteristics of very early-onset of progressive skin thickening over the entire body (except for eyelids, neck and ears), progressively limited joint mobility with gradual freezing of joints and eventual severe chest and abdomen movement restriction, manifesting with restrictive pulmonary disease, which may lead to death. Additional features include severe growth restriction and osteoporosis. There have been no further descriptions in the literature since 1974. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic skin disorder with the absence of scalp and body hair and palmoplantar keratoderma, without other hand complications. To date, ten individuals have been reported. Usually presents during infancy with manifestations of fading of facial, scalp and body hair within the first months of life without subsequent re-growth. Body and facial keratosis pilaris are additional features that appear in the following years. Palmoplantar keratoderma develops during infancy and may have an unusual pattern. The genetic basis is unknown. Transmission appears to be autosomal dominant. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic skin pigmentation anomaly disorder with characteristics of progressive, diffuse, partly blotchy, hyperpigmented lesions that are intermixed with multiple cafe au lait spots, hypopigmented maculae and lentigines and are located on the face, neck, trunk and limbs, as well as, frequently, the palms, soles and oral mucosa. Dyspigmentation pattern can range from well isolated cafe au lait/hypopigmented patches on a background of normal-appearing skin to confetti-like or mottled appearance. There is evidence this disease is caused by heterozygous mutation in the KIT ligand gene (KITLG) on chromosome 12q22. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic skin tumour disorder characterised by childhood-onset of multiple benign asymptomatic white to flesh-coloured papules predominantly located on the face, ears, neck and trunk, not associated with systemic organ involvement, associated malignancies or FLCN gene locus mutation. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic spastic paraplegia-optic atrophy-neuropathy-related (SPOAN-like) disorder with characteristics of childhood onset of mild to moderate spastic paraparesis which manifests with gait impairment that very slowly progresses into late adulthood, hyperactive patellar reflex and bilateral extensor plantar response, in association with optic atrophy and typical symptoms of peripheral neuropathy, including reduced or absent ankle reflexes, lower limb atrophy and distal sensory impairment. Reduced visual acuity and pes cavus are frequently reported. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic sterol metabolism disorder characterised by increased LDL cholesterol serum levels (which are resistant to treatment with 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase inhibitors), hypertriglyceridaemia, and decreased rate of bile acid excretion, resulting from cholesterol 7alpha-hydroxylase deficiency. Premature gallstone disease and/or premature coronary and peripheral vascular disease are frequently associated. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic subcutaneous tissue disorder with the presence of benign usually multiple subcutaneous tumours. The tumours are composed of adipose tissue and blood vessels typically manifesting as yellow firm circumscribed 1-4 cm in diameter tumours located in the arms, legs and trunk with deep extension of the lesions between muscles, tendons and joint capsules (without infiltration of these structures) in several members of a single family. Tumours may be tender or mildly painful when palpated and do not regress spontaneously. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic subtype of autosomal dominant Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2 with characteristics of early childhood-onset of slowly progressive, predominantly distal, lower limb muscle weakness and atrophy, delayed motor development, variable sensory loss and pes cavus in the presence of normal or near-normal nerve conduction velocities. Additional variable features may include proximal muscle weakness, abnormal gait, arthrogryposis, scoliosis, cognitive impairment, and spasticity. Caused by heterozygous mutation in the DYNC1H1 gene on chromosome 14q32. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic subtype of non-syndromic pontocerebellar hypoplasia with characteristics of progressive cerebellum and brainstem atrophy, corpus callosum hypo/aplasia and progressive post-natal microcephaly. Patients typically present profound global developmental delay, spastic tetraparesis, seizures, cortical visual impairment and on neuroimaging abnormal brain morphology that includes pontocerebellar hypoplasia, figure of 8 midbrain appearance and more variably interhemispheric cysts, ventriculomegaly and cerebral dysmyelination. There is evidence the disease is caused by homozygous mutation in the AMPD2 gene on chromosome 1p13. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic syndrome that results from the partial duplication of the short arm of chromosome 4. It has a highly variable phenotype, principally with characteristics of psychomotor and language delay, seizures and dysmorphic features such as high forehead with frontal bossing, hypertelorism, prominent glabella, long narrow palpebral fissures, low set ears and short neck. Eye abnormalities (glaucoma, irregular iris pigmentation, hyperopia) have also been reported. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic syndrome with a central nervous system malformation as a major feature, and characteristics of a triad of high alpha-fetoprotein levels in both maternal serum and amniotic fluid, cerebral ventriculomegaly, renal macro and microcysts. Variable findings include congenital nephrotic syndrome, aqueductal stenosis, grey matter heterotopias and cardiac malformations among others. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic syndrome with a combination of autoinflammation, immunodeficiency and neutrophil dysfunction, as well as mild bleeding diathesis. Patients present with recurrent attacks of abdominal pain, high fever, and systemic inflammation lasting four to five days and occurring every few weeks. Attacks may be accompanied by nailbed, tongue, submandibular and gluteal abscesses, intra-abdominal granulomas, pyoderma gangrenosum and buccal ulcerations. Frequent episodes of purulent paronychia, superficial skin and mucosal infections and purulent upper respiratory tract infections have also been reported. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic syndrome with cerebellar malformation as a major feature. Characteristics included cerebellar vermis hypo or aplasia, ventriculomegaly, agenesis of corpus callosum and abnormalities of the brainstem and cerebral cortex in association with ocular coloboma. Clinically, patients show hydrocephalus at birth, neonatal hypotonia with abnormal breathing pattern, and ocular abnormalities with impaired vision, severe psychomotor delay, and seizures. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic syndrome with characteristics of cleft palate, large protruding ears, microcephaly and short stature (prenatal onset). Other skeletal abnormalities (delayed bone age, distally tapering fingers, hypoplastic distal phalanges, proximally placed thumbs, fifth finger clinodactyly), Pierre Robin sequence, cystic renal dysplasia, proximal renal tubular acidosis, hypospadia, cerebral anomalies on imaging (enlargement of lateral ventricles, mild cortical atrophy), seizures, hypotonia and developmental delay are also observed. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic syndrome with characteristics of cortical malformations including posterior predominant lissencephaly and diffuse pachygyria, along with midline crossing defects, thin corpus callosum, dysplastic hippocampi, narrowing of the brainstem with small pons and midbrain, widening of the medulla and small cerebellum. Clinically, patients present global developmental delay, severe intellectual disability with poor or absent speech, axial hypotonia, and early-onset seizures among others. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic syndrome with characteristics of limb shortening and abnormalities of the head, face and external genitalia. Two forms of the syndrome with different patterns of inheritance and variable frequency of clinical signs have been described: a milder autosomal dominant form and a more severe autosomal recessive form. The syndrome has a wide clinical spectrum. Transmission is autosomal dominant or recessive. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic syndrome with characteristics of severe developmental delay, neonatal hypotonia, seizures, optic nerve hypoplasia and distinct central nervous system malformations including extensive bilateral polymicrogyria, dysplastic or absent corpus callosum and malformed brainstem with loss of demarcation of the pontomedullary junction. There is evidence this disease is caused by homozygous mutation in the TUBA8 gene on chromosome 22q11. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic syndrome with limb malformations as a major feature with characteristics of preaxial polydactyly of the hands and feet with variable phenotypic expressivity in combination with hypertrichosis extending from the posterior hairline to the middle of the back. Reported limb malformations include triphalangeal thumbs, duplicated thumbs, preaxial extra ray and syndactyly between digits I and II in the hands, large or duplicated hallux and syndactyly between toes I and II in the feet. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic syndrome with limb malformations as a major feature with characteristics of unilateral or bilateral split-foot malformation, nail abnormalities of the hand and bilateral sensorineural hearing impairment. Mesoaxial polydactyly of the foot has also been described. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare genetic syndrome with limb reduction defects with characteristics of thrombocytosis, unilateral transverse limb defects (ranging from absence of phalanges to absence of hand or forearm) and splenomegaly. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)

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