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900000000000509007: United States of America English language reference set (foundation metadata concept)


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A rare complex hereditary spastic paraplegia with characteristics of adulthood onset of slowly progressive spastic paraplegia of lower limbs presenting with spastic gait, hyperreflexia and mild lower limb hypertonicity associated with mild intellectual disability, visual agnosia, short and long-term memory deficiency and mild distal motor neuropathy. Bilateral pes cavus and extensor plantar responses are also associated. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare complex hereditary spastic paraplegia with characteristics of early onset and slow progression of spastic paraplegia associated with cerebellar signs, nystagmus, peripheral neuropathy, extensor plantar responses and borderline to mild intellectual disability. Additional features of hypo or areflexia, mild upper limb involvement and significant visual impairment (optic atrophy, vision loss, astigmatism) have been reported. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare complex hereditary spastic paraplegia with characteristics of early onset of slowly progressive spastic para or tetraparesis, increased tendon reflexes, positive Babinski sign, global developmental delay, cognitive impairment and pseudobulbar palsy. Additional manifestations include dysmorphic facial features, tremor, short stature and urinary incontinence. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare complex hereditary spastic paraplegia with characteristics of neonatal to infantile onset of progressive spasticity in the lower limbs, hyperreflexia, tip-toe walking, pes equinus, and delayed motor developmental milestones. Kyphoscoliosis becomes evident in older patients, and most patients show atrophy of the lateral aspects of the tongue. Additional signs may include intellectual disability, language impairment, and moderate upper limb involvement. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare complex hereditary spastic paraplegia with childhood to adolescent onset of progressive lower limb spasticity, associated with mild to severe gait disturbances, extensor plantar responses, muscle weakness and severe distal atrophy, frequently with upper limb involvement. Additional features may include joint contractures, distal sensory loss and brisk or absent deep tendon reflexes. Other signs, such as depression, memory loss, optic atrophy (with vision loss) and brain iron deposition (revealed by brain imagery) have also been reported. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare complex spastic paraplegia with characteristics of early onset hypotonia that progresses to spasticity, global developmental delay, severe intellectual disability and speech impairment, microcephaly, short stature and dysmorphic features. Patients often become non-ambulatory and some develop seizures and stereotypic laughter. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare complex subtype of hereditary spastic paraplegia with characteristics of variable onset of slowly progressive lower limb spasticity and weakness and prominent cerebellar ataxia, associated with gait disturbances, dysarthria, increased deep tendon reflexes and extensor plantar responses. Additional features may include involuntary movements (such as clonus, tremor, fasciculations, chorea), decreased vibration sense, oculomotor abnormalities (for example nystagmus) and distal amyotrophy in the upper and lower limbs. Caused by homozygous mutation in the KIF1C gene on chromosome 17p13. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare complex type of hereditary spastic paraplegia that presents in childhood with progressive spastic paraplegia, associated with peripheral neuropathy, skin pigment abnormalities (i.e. vitiligo, hyperpigmentation, diffuse lentigines), premature graying of hair and characteristic facies (i.e. thin with sharp features). The SPG23 phenotype has been mapped to a locus on chromosome 1q24-q32. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare complex type of hereditary spastic paraplegia with characteristics of adult-onset spastic paraplegia associated with spinal pain that radiates to the upper or lower limbs and is related to disk herniation (with minor spondylosis), as well as mild sensorimotor neuropathy. The phenotype has been mapped to a locus on chromosome 6q23-q24.1. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare complex type of hereditary spastic paraplegia with characteristics of childhood onset of progressive spastic paraplegia associated with optic atrophy (with reduced visual acuity and central scotoma), ophthalmoplegia, reduced upper-extremity strength and dexterity, muscular atrophy in the lower extremities and sensorimotor neuropathy. Caused by mutations in the C12ORF65 gene (12q24.31) encoding probable peptide chain release factor C12ORF65, mitochondrial. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare complex type of hereditary spastic paraplegia with characteristics of early-onset progressive spastic paraplegia presenting in infancy. The disease is associated with optic atrophy, fixation nystagmus and polyneuropathy occurring in late childhood/early adolescence leading to severe motor disability and progressive joint contractures and scoliosis. Caused by mutations in the KLC2 gene (11q13.1), encoding kinesin light chain 2. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare complex type of hereditary spastic paraplegia with characteristics of progressive spastic paraplegia (presenting in early childhood) associated with delayed motor development, severe intellectual disability and joint contractures. A thin corpus callosum is equally noted on brain magnetic resonance imaging. This disease is caused by a mutation in the ERLIN2 gene (8p11.2) encoding the protein, Erlin-2. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare complex type of hereditary spastic paraplegia with characteristics of slowly progressive spastic paraplegia (with walking difficulties appearing at onset at 6-7 years of age) associated with mild intellectual disability. Brain imaging reveals thin corpus callosum, cortical and cerebellar atrophy, and pontine dysraphia. The SPG32 phenotype has been mapped to a locus on chromosome 14q12-q21. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare complex type of hereditary spastic paraplegia with characteristics of the onset in childhood/adolescence (ages 2-19) of progressive spastic paraplegia associated mainly with mild to moderate cognitive impairment and developmental delay, cerebellar ataxia, dysarthria, and peripheral neuropathy. Less commonly reported manifestations include skeletal abnormalities (i.e. pes cavus, scoliosis), dyskinesia, dystonia, cataracts, cerebellar signs (i.e. saccadic dysfunction, nystagmus, dysmetria) and bladder disturbances. SPG26 is caused by mutations in the B4GALNT1 gene (12q13.3), encoding Beta-1, 4 N-acetylgalactosaminyltransferase 1. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare complex type of hereditary spastic paraplegia with onset, in infancy or childhood of the typical signs of spastic paraplegia (i.e. spastic gait and weakness of the lower limbs) associated with a variety of additional manifestations including upper limb spasticity and weakness, pseudobulbar dysarthria, bladder dysfunction, cerebellar ataxia, cataracts, and cognitive impairment that can progress to dementia. Brain imaging may show thinning of the corpus callosum and mild atrophy of the cerebrum and cerebellum. Caused by mutations in the GBA2 gene (9p13.2) encoding non-lysosomal glucosylceramidase. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare condition associated with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and characterized by unwanted weight loss (involving both fat and muscle) of more than ten percent of body weight, with either diarrhea or weakness and fever which have lasted at least 30 days and are not related to an infection. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare condition characterized by generalized, partial, target tissue resistance to glucocorticoids. The clinical spectrum of the condition is broad, ranging from asymptomatic to severe cases of hyperandrogenism, fatigue and/or mineralocorticoid excess. The molecular basis of glucocorticoid resistance has been ascribed to mutations in the GR gene. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare condition characterized by the occurrence and/or diagnosis of a malignancy during pregnancy. The most frequently diagnosed neoplasms are gynecologic tumors, especially cervical cancer, followed by hematologic malignancies. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare condition with characteristics of intellectual disability, delayed development of speech and motor skills, hypotonia from birth, lethargy, weak cry, facial weakness, feeding difficulties, failure to thrive. Dysphagia often lasts into adolescence. While muscle tone may improve over time, affected individuals usually have some weakness into adulthood. The weakness can lead to permanent contractures and scoliosis. Also associated with unusual facial features, cleft palate, long neck, narrow chest, tapered fingers. Caused by mutations in the KCNK9 gene, which alter TASK3 channels reducing the flow of ions through the channels and disrupting normal neuron development and excitability. Follows an autosomal dominant pattern of inheritance. About 20 percent of cases result from new mutations in the gene and occur in people with no history of the disorder in their family. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare condition with features of congenital ectrodactylous limb malformations associated with tibial aplasia or hypoplasia. The expression of the phenotype is highly variable and ranges from bilateral aplasia of tibiae and split-hand/split-foot deformity (tetramonodactyly or transverse hemimelia) to the mildest visible manifestation, hypoplastic big toes. Additional malformations may include distal hypoplasia or bifurcation of femora, hypo or aplasia of ulnae, and minor anomalies such as aplasia of patellae, postaxial and intermediate polydactyly in association with split-hand deformity, and cup-shaped ears. The syndrome is generally inherited in an autosomal dominant manner with reduced penetrance. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare congenital anomaly in which one kidney is large, distended by multiple cysts and non-functional. Unilateral multicystic kidney disease is typically asymptomatic if the other kidney is fully functional but may occasionally present with abdominal obstructive signs when the cysts become too large. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare congenital anomaly of the great veins characterized by an abnormal communication between one or more veins of the portal and the caval systems, resulting in complete or partial diversion of the portal blood away from the liver to the systemic circulation. Clinical manifestations include liver atrophy, hypergalactosemia without uridine diphosphate enzyme deficiency, hyperammonemia, encephalopathy (resulting in learning disabilities, extreme fatigability and seizures), pulmonary hypertension, hypoxemia from hepatopulmonary syndrome and benign or malignant tumors. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare congenital anomaly of the great veins with characteristics of an anomalous course of the left brachiocephalic vein, passing from left to right below the aortic arch and entering the superior vena cava below the orifice of the azygos vein. Patients are frequently asymptomatic and diagnosed incidentally on imaging studies. Other cardiac malformations may be associated. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare congenital anomaly of the inferior vena cava with characteristics of the postnatal presence of a eustachian valve remnant that may be asymptomatic and considered a normal variant or prominent and clinically significant. Clinical presentation is variable and includes obstruction of the inferior vena cava, cyanosis, thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and infective endocarditis and when combined with persistent foramen ovale it may generate permanent right-to-left shunt. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare congenital anomaly of the inferior vena cava with complete interruption of the vessel in which no direct continuity exists between the inferior vena cava and the azygos/hemiazygos system. Clinical manifestations depend on the variant drainage patterns or collaterals and include lower extremity deep vein thrombosis, thromboembolic attacks, leg swelling and pain, lower extremity varices, abdominal pain, intraabdominal varices and hematochezia among others. Additional venous abnormalities or cardiac malformations are frequently present. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare congenital anorectal malformation with characteristics of an egg-like, cystic, mucus-filled mass, composed of intestinal mucosal lining and smooth muscle tissue. Commonly they present in childhood with symptoms of recurrent urinary tract infections, gastroenteritis, obstruction, perianal sepsis and rectal bleeding. Drainage of mucus or pus from the anus is also a typical presenting sign. The majority of malformations are found in the retro-rectal space where they communicate with or are contiguous to the rectum. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare congenital arterial duct anomaly with characteristics of saccular dilatation of the ductus arteriosus. It is often asymptomatic or presents shortly after birth with respiratory distress, stridor, cyanosis and/or weak cry. Complications, such as rupture, thromboembolism, infection, airway erosion and/or compression of the adjacent thoracic structures can develop. Spontaneous resolution has been reported. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare congenital atrioventricular valve malformation characterized by fixed or mobile accessory tissue on the tricuspid valve, usually associated with other complex congenital heart anomalies (atrial septal defect, ventricular septal defect, transposition of great arteries, tetralogy Fallot). It may present clinically with systolic murmur, dyspnea, cyanosis, depending also on accompanying congenital heart anomaly. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare congenital autosomal recessive axonal hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy disease characterized by axonal neuropathy, manifesting at birth or shortly thereafter with generalized muscular hypotonia, prominently distal muscular weakness, respiratory/swallowing difficulties and diffuse areflexia, associated with central nervous system involvement, which includes progressive microcephaly, seizures, and global developmental delay. Additional variable manifestations include hearing impairment, ocular lesions, skeletal anomalies (e.g. talipes equinovarus, overriding toes, scoliosis, joint contractures), cryptorchidism, and dysmorphic features (such as coarse facies, hypertelorism, high-arched palate). Outcome is typically poor due to respiratory insufficiency and/or aspiration pneumonia. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare congenital bleeding disorder resulting from variably decreased levels of coagulation factors II, VII, IX and X, as well as natural anticoagulants protein C, protein S and protein Z. Other symptoms are often present, including developmental and skeletal anomalies (stippling of the long bones, shortness of the distal phalanges of the fingers, osteoporosis) and pseudoxanthoma elasticum-like syndrome. This disease is an autosomal recessive disorder caused by mutations in the genes encoding either gamma-glutamyl carboxylase (GGCX; 2p12) or the vitamin K 2,3-epoxide reductase complex subunit 1 (VKORC1; 16p11.2). These two proteins are necessary for gamma-carboxylation, a postsynthetic modification that allows coagulation proteins to display their proper function. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare congenital cerebellar malformation disorder with characteristics of complete or partial cerebellar vermis agenesis with no other associated malformations or anomalies. Patients may be asymptomatic although psychomotor delay, hypotonia and incoordination are usually associated. Additional variable manifestations include intellectual disability, oculomotor abnormalities (such as nystagmus, impaired smooth pursuit, impaired saccades, strabismus, ptosis and oculomotor apraxia), retinopathy, abnormal visual evoked potentials, ataxia and delayed gait acquisition, along with delayed speech and language development. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare congenital disorder characterized by multifocal, segmental dilatation of the large intrahepatic bile ducts. It may present at any age and predominantly affects females. Less than 250 cases have been described worldwide. Caroli disease is characterized by bile ductal ectasia without other apparent hepatic abnormalities. It presents with recurrent bacterial cholangitis, biliary stones causing biliary pain or episodes of pancreatitis. The more common variant of this disease, named Caroli syndrome, is characterized by dilatations of the large bile duct associated with congenital hepatic fibrosis. The etiology of Caroli disease is unknown and its occurrence is sporadic, whereas Caroli syndrome is generally inherited in an autosomal recessive manner. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare congenital disorder in which congenital central hypoventilation syndrome occurs concurrently with Hirschsprung disease. Intestinal aganglionosis is more extensive, and the gender ratio is 1:1, unlike in classical Hirschsprung disease. Mutations in the PHOX2B gene are found in a significant number of patients with Haddad syndrome. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare congenital disorder of bone resorption characterized by generalized skeletal densification. Bone marrow failure, fractures and visual impairment are the classical features of the disease, which begins in early infancy or in fetal life. It results from the failure of osteoclasts to resorb immature bone. This leads to abnormal bone marrow cavity formation and to the clinical signs and symptoms of bone marrow failure. It is accompanied by hepatosplenomegaly due to compensatory extramedullary hematopoiesis. The disease is heterogeneous. Over 50% of cases are due to mutations in the TCIRG1 gene and another 10% are due to mutations in the CLCN7 gene. A small number of patients have been described with mutations in the OSTM1 gene. Transmission is autosomal recessive. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare congenital disorder of glycosylation caused by mutations in the CAD gene with characteristics of epileptic encephalopathy, global developmental delay, normocytic anemia and anisopoikilocytosis. Loss of acquired skills in early childhood is present and natural disease course can be lethal in early childhood. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare congenital disorder of glycosylation caused by mutations in the COG2 gene and with characteristics of normal presentation at birth, followed by progressive deterioration with postnatal microcephaly, developmental delay, intellectual disability, seizures, spastic quadriplegia, liver dysfunction, hypocupremia and hypoceruloplasminemia in the first year of life. Diffuse cerebral atrophy and thin corpus callosum may be observed on brain MRI. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare congenital disorder of glycosylation caused by mutations in the PGM3 gene with characteristics of neonatal to childhood onset of recurrent bacterial and viral infections, inflammatory skin diseases, atopic dermatitis and atopic diatheses and marked serum immunoglobulin E elevation. Early neurologic impairment is evident including developmental delay, intellectual disability, ataxia, dysarthria, sensorineural hearing loss, myoclonus and seizures. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare congenital disorder of glycosylation characterized by chronic non-progressive liver disease, manifesting as mild steatosis with elevated serum transaminases and alkaline phosphatase, hypercholesterolemia and decreased coagulation factors and ceruloplasmin. Transferrin glycosylation pattern is consistent with a type 2 congenital disorder of glycosylation. Liver biopsy may show mild non-progressive fibrosis. Patients usually remain asymptomatic, although delayed psychomotor development and hypotonia have been reported in single cases. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare congenital disorder of glycosylation characterized by infantile onset of hepatosplenomegaly, progressive liver failure, hypotonia and global developmental delay. Mild dysmorphic features and seizures have also been reported. Laboratory abnormalities include elevated liver enzymes, mild hypercholesterolemia and low serum ceruloplasmin. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare congenital disorder of glycosylation with characteristics of early onset of hypotonia, severe global developmental delay, intellectual disability, and seizures. Ataxia, mild facial dysmorphism and autistic behavior have also been reported. Brain MRI findings are variable and include cerebral atrophy, cerebellar hypoplasia/atrophy and thin corpus callosum. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare congenital disorder of glycosylation with characteristics of infantile onset of global developmental delay, severe intellectual disability, hypotonia and variable additional features including short stature, cranial asymmetry, seizures, strabismus, recurrent infections and osteopenia among others. Laboratory analysis reveals decreased blood levels of zinc and manganese, as well as an abnormal serum transferrin glycosylation pattern with decreased tetrasialotransferrin and increased asialotransferrin, monosialotransferrin, disialotransferrin, and trisialotransferrin, consistent with a type II congenital disorder of glycosylation. Brain imaging shows cerebellar and/or cerebral atrophy. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare congenital disorder of glycosylation with characteristics of moderate intellectual disability, short stature, mild skeletal changes and distinctive facial features with coarse face, synophrys and deep nasolabial ridges. Skeletal features include broad ribs, stocky long bones, and short femoral necks with coxa valga, clinodactyly and broad thumbs. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare congenital disorder of glycosylation with characteristics of neonatal hypotonia, global development delay, developmental regress and severe to profound intellectual disability, infantile onset seizures that are initially associated with febrile episodes with subsequent transition to unprovoked seizures, impaired vision with esotropia and nystagmus, progressive cerebral and cerebellar atrophy, skeletal abnormalities (including brachycephaly, scoliosis, slender long bones, delayed bone age, pectus excavatum and osteopenia), inverted nipples and dysmorphic features including high and narrow forehead, frontal bossing, short nose, depressed nasal bridge, anteverted nares, high palate and wide open mouth consistent with facial hypotonia. Other features may include cardiac abnormalities (such as patent ductus arteriosus, atrial septal defects), urogenital abnormalities (such as nephrocalcinosis, urolithiasis), and low plasma concentration of alkaline phosphatase. There is evidence the disease is caused by homozygous or compound heterozygous mutation in the PIGT gene on chromosome 20q13. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare congenital disorder of glycosylation with characteristics of neonatal onset of global developmental delay, hypotonia, failure to thrive, hematological/immunological abnormalities, recurrent infections, liver involvement (with hepatosplenomegaly, cholestasis, fibrosis or cirrhosis) and enteropathy. Additional reported manifestations include dysmorphic craniofacial features (such as microcephaly, broad palpebral fissures, and retrognathia), hypohidrosis, hyperkeratosis and cardiac and musculoskeletal anomalies. Brain imaging may show hypoplastic corpus callosum, cerebral and cerebellar atrophy and enlarged ventricles. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare congenital distal limb malformation with complete and bilateral syndactyly between the fourth and fifth fingers. In most cases, it is a soft tissue syndactyly, but occasionally the distal phalanges may be fused. The feet are not affected. Inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare congenital distal limb malformation with the combination of syndactyly and polydactyly. In most cases affects the third and fourth fingers and the fourth and fifth toes bilaterally. Additional features include fifth finger clinodactyly, camptodactyly and/or brachydactyly. Inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare congenital ectodermal disorder characterized by vascularizing keratitis, hyperkeratotic skin lesions and hearing loss. Patients usually present at birth with generalized erythema and ichthyosiform scaling. The skin manifestations are progressive with erythrokeratoderma characterized by well-demarcated erythematous and keratotic plaques with a verrucous appearance predominantly located on the face, scalp, ears, elbows and knees. Hearing loss is congenital, usually sensorineural and is often profound. Caused by mutations involving the N-terminus and first extracellular loop of the GJB2 gene (13q11-q12), encoding connexin-26. Most of the reported cases are sporadic, but familial cases with autosomal dominant inheritance have been reported. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare congenital facial abnormality with manifestation of failed development of the external nose on one side that is replaced by a tubular structure composed of skin and soft tissue usually attached at the inner canthus of the eye. The disorder is therefore often associated with maldevelopment of the nasal cavity or paranasal sinuses of the affected side. Also associated with other craniofacial abnormalities such as orbital anomalies and cleft lip/palate. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare congenital genetic syndrome with a central nervous system malformation as a major feature. The disorder has characteristics of microcephaly, hypertonia, developmental delay and cognitive impairment, swallowing difficulty, hypernatremia, and hypoplasia of the frontal parts and fusion of the lateral ventricles on brain MRI. Only one familial case with three affected siblings is reported and there have been no further descriptions in the literature since 1986. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare congenital heart malformation of unknown etiology that is characterized by an extremely dilated right atrium. It is usually asymptomatic and fortuitously discovered by echocardiography or chest radiography and can be sometimes associated with other anomalies such as atrial arrhythmias (e.g. atrial flutter, atrial fibrillation, supraventricular tachycardia), severe tricuspid regurgitation, or atrial thrombus that could lead to potentially life-threatening thromboembolic complications. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare congenital heart malformation with characteristics of tetralogy of Fallot (pulmonary stenosis, overriding aorta, ventricular septal defect and right ventricular hypertrophy), complete absence or rudimentary pulmonary valve that is both stenotic and regurgitant and an absence of the ductus arteriosus. It presents prenatally with cardiomegaly, polyhydramnios, fetal heart failure, hydrops fetalis and fetal demise or postnatally with cyanosis and respiratory failure due to bronchomalacia secondary to bronchial compression from dilated pulmonary arteries. It is frequently associated with 22q11 deletion. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare congenital heart malformation with characteristics of underdevelopment of the right ventricle associated with patent foramen ovale or interauricular communication and normally developed tricuspid and pulmonary valves. Manifests with severe cyanosis, congestive heart failure, and in severe cases, death in early infancy. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare congenital hemangioma characterized by a superficial, red to violaceous lesion with overlying telangiectasia and a surrounding pale halo, which initially behaves like a rapidly involuting congenital hemangioma, beginning to involute shortly after birth. Involution is then aborted, and a residual tumor virtually indistinguishable from non-involuting congenital hemangioma remains. This lesion grows proportionally with the child and does not regress. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare congenital hemorrhagic disorder characterized by mild to moderate bleeding diathesis with easy bruising, mucosal bleedings, and excessive post-operative hemorrhage due to defect of the platelet P2Y12 receptor resulting in selective impairment of platelet responses to adenosine diphosphate. Caused by mutations in the P2RY12 gene (3q24-q25) which result in the premature truncation of the P2Y12 receptor or in the synthesis of a dysfunctional P2Y12 receptor. Transmission is autosomal recessive. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare congenital hypothyroidism disorder with characteristics of transient primary fetal or neonatal hypothyroidism resulting from transplacental transfer of antithyroid drugs due to maternal intake. Patients may present fetal or neonatal goiter, hoarse cry, reduced tendon reflexes, feeding difficulty, constipation, prolonged jaundice and/or respiratory distress. Elevated levels of T4 and thyroid stimulating hormone usually normalize without treatment within 3 weeks of birth. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare congenital isolated hyperinsulinism disorder with characteristics of diazoxide unresponsive recurrent episodes of hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia resulting from an excessive insulin secretion by the pancreatic beta-cells due to Kir6.2 deficiency. Hypoglycemia may lead to variable clinical manifestation, ranging from asymptomatic hypoglycemia revealed by routine blood glucose monitoring to macrosomia at birth, mild to moderate hepatomegaly and life-threatening hypoglycemic coma or status epilepticus, further leading to poor neurological outcome. Caused by mutation in the gene encoding the Kir6.2 subunit of the inwardly rectifying potassium channel (KCNJ11). Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare congenital isolated hyperinsulinism disorder with characteristics of diazoxide unresponsive recurrent episodes of hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia resulting from an excessive insulin secretion by the pancreatic beta-cells due to SUR1 deficiency. Hypoglycemia may lead to variable clinical manifestations, ranging from asymptomatic hypoglycemia revealed by routine blood glucose monitoring to macrosomia at birth, mild to moderate hepatomegaly and life-threatening hypoglycemic coma or status epilepticus, further leading to poor neurological outcome. Caused by homozygous, compound heterozygous, or heterozygous mutation in the ABCC8 gene on chromosome 11p15. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare congenital isolated hyperinsulinism disorder with characteristics of neonatal presentation of severe refractory hypoglycemia in the first two days of life with limited response to medical management sometimes requiring pancreatic resection. Newborns are often large for gestational age with mild to moderate hepatomegaly and diffuse form of hyperinsulinism due to Kir6.2 deficiency. Persistent hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia and type 1 diabetes mellitus may develop later in life. Life-threatening hypoglycemic coma or status epilepticus have also been associated. Caused by mutation in the gene encoding the Kir6.2 subunit of the inwardly rectifying potassium channel (KCNJ11). Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare congenital isolated hyperinsulinism disorder with characteristics of neonatal presentation of severe refractory hypoglycemia in the first two days of life with limited response to medical management sometimes requiring pancreatic resection. Newborns are often large for gestational age with mild to moderate hepatomegaly and diffuse form of hyperinsulinism due to SUR1 deficiency. Persistent hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia and type 1 diabetes mellitus may develop later in life. Life-threatening hypoglycemic coma or status epilepticus have also been associated. There is evidence the disease is caused by homozygous, compound heterozygous, or heterozygous mutation in the ABCC8 gene on chromosome 11p15. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare congenital limb malformation syndrome with characteristics of a highly variable combination of congenital anomalies of the femur, fibula and/or ulna, which can appear along with finger/toe anomalies at the ulnar/fibular side. Limb defects are asymmetrical, with upper limbs more often affected than lower limbs and the right side of the body more often affected than the left. Abnormalities of the upper limb include amelia, hypoplasia of the humerus, humero-radial synostosis and malformation of the ulna and ulnar rays. Abnormalities of the lower limb include absence of the proximal part of the femur and absence of the fibula. Axial skeleton, internal organs and intellectual function are usually normal. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare congenital limb malformation syndrome with characteristics of facial dysmorphism (high forehead, depressed nasal bridge, long philtrum, flat malar region, high arched palate), short stature and deformities of the hands and feet (small hands/feet, flexion contractures of the first three metacarpophalangeal joints, extension contractures of the thumbs at the interphalangeal joints, clawed toes, mild pes cavus). Additional features include neonatal hypotonia, thin and shiny skin of the hands/feet, ridged nails, dry and coarse hair, mild weakness of the orbicularis oculi muscles and occasional ventricular extrasystoles. Intellectual disability may be present. There have been no further descriptions in the literature since 1970. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare congenital limb malformation with characteristics of true congenital dislocation of the shoulder, developing in utero. It can be unilateral or bilateral and is usually associated with other abnormalities of the shoulder girdle, such as in the glenoid, the humeral head, the joint capsule, and the scapula. In addition, it may be accompanied by other malformations, like developmental hip dysplasia or cardiac malformation. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare congenital malformation syndrome, most commonly presenting with hemifacial microsomia associated with ear and/or eye malformations and vertebral anomalies of variable severity. Additional malformations involving the heart, kidneys, central nervous, digestive and skeletal systems may also be associated. The phenotypic spectrum ranges from isolated mild facial asymmetry to severe bilateral craniofacial microsomia and additional multiple extracranial abnormalities. Intelligence is typically normal. The etiology is poorly understood but is suspected to be heterogeneous and multifactorial. The gene MYT1 (20q13.33) has been implicated in a few rare cases, and chromosomal abnormalities have been associated with some of the congenital malformations associated with this condition. The condition usually occurs sporadically, but autosomal dominant inheritance has been reported. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare congenital muscular dystrophy characterized by neonatal hypotonia, life-threatening respiratory failure and feeding difficulties, furthermore by delayed motor development, severe muscle weakness predominantly affecting axial muscles (leading to poor head control, rigid cervical spine, and severe scoliosis), generalized joint laxity with no or mild contractures, as well as dry skin with follicular hyperkeratosis. Serum creatine kinase is normal or slightly elevated. Muscle biopsy shows fiber size variability, rounded fibers with mild increase of endomysial connective tissue and adipose replacement, abundant minicore lesions, increase of centrally located nuclei, angular fibers and cap lesions. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare congenital muscular dystrophy due to dystroglycanopathy with characteristics of proximal muscular weakness with a tendency for muscle hypertrophy and pseudohypertrophy, variable cognitive impairment, microcephaly, cerebellar hypoplasia with or without cysts and other structural brain anomalies. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare congenital muscular dystrophy with characteristics of prominent axial hypotonia, dropped head syndrome, predominantly proximal muscle weakness in upper limbs/distal in lower limbs (with absent, poor or lost motor development), joint contractures (initially distal, later proximal), spine rigidity, and early respiratory insufficiency, in the presence of moderately elevated serum creatine kinase. Cardiac arrhythmias and sudden death have been also reported. Caused by heterozygous mutation in the gene encoding lamin A/C (LMNA) on chromosome 1q22. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare congenital myopathy characterized by neonatal onset of severe muscle weakness with selective atrophy/hypotrophy or absence of type II myofibers. Patients present at birth with hypotonia and respiratory failure as well as mild facial and severe axial and proximal upper and lower limb weakness with areflexia and mild contractures. Eye movements and cardiac function are normal. Caused by homozygous mutation in the MYL1 gene on chromosome 2q32. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare congenital myopathy syndrome characterized by nonprogressive myopathy (manifesting with mild facial and generalized weakness, bilateral ptosis, and severe lumbar lordosis), severe intellectual disability, short stature, and sexual infantilism (due to hypogonadotropic hypogonadism). The presence of a small pituitary fossa was also noted. There have been no further descriptions in the literature since 1985. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare congenital myopathy with characteristics of early onset of severe muscular weakness, respiratory distress due to diaphragmatic paralysis, dysphagia and areflexia, joint contractures and scoliosis. Decreased fetal movements are seen in some individuals. Muscle biopsy may show a combination of dystrophic and myopathic features. The clinical course is variable, with some patients becoming ventilator-dependent and never achieving ambulation. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare congenital neurological disorder with characteristics of the association of partial bilateral aniridia with non-progressive cerebellar ataxia and intellectual disability. Aniridia is visible at birth as fixed dilated pupils. Non-progressive cerebellar ataxia is associated with delayed developmental milestones and hypotonia, gait and balance disorders with incoordination, intention tremor and scanning speech. Sporadic and familial cases have been observed. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare congenital non-dystrophic mild slowly progressive proximal myopathy characterized by exercise intolerance and post-exercise myalgia without rhabdomyolysis, associated with highly organized hexagonally cross-linked tubular arrays in skeletal muscle biopsy. Additional features may include muscle atrophy (or diffuse hypotrophy), myalgia with or without muscular weakness, paresis of truncal and limb-girdle musculature, minimal ptosis, lumbar hyperlordosis, decreased deep tendon reflexes, contractures and pes equinovarus. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare congenital non-syndromic heart malformation with characteristics of more or less than one coronary ostium at the left and at the right aortic sinus of Valsalva. It may be asymptomatic or it leads to myocardial ischemia and technical difficulties during coronary angiography. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare congenital non-syndromic nose and cavum malformation with characteristics of the presence of a bulbous, soft tissue hypertrophy located in the middle-to-distal third of the nasal dorsum, in association with deformed, slightly laterally and caudally-placed nasal alae and a scar-like atrophic skin lesion located at the nasal tip. Respiratory function is not affected. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare congenital optic disc excavation with characteristics of deep fundus excavation of chorioretinal atrophy surrounding a relatively normal appearing optic disc. Retinal vasculature is normal, and retinochoroidal coloboma and glial anomalies are absent. Patients present with mostly unilateral markedly reduced visual acuity. Association with other congenital defects or systemic diseases is uncommon. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare congenital syndrome characterized by skin and hair hypopigmentation, growth retardation, and intellectual deficit that are associated with a combination of various additional clinical anomalies such as ocular albinism, cataract, delayed neuropsychomotor development, sensorineural hearing loss, dolicocephaly, high arched palate, widely spaced teeth, anemia, and/or nystagmus. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare congenital urogenital anomaly characterized by the presence of double uterus (didelphys, bicornuate or septum-complete or partial), unilateral cervico-vaginal obstruction and ipsilateral renal anomalies (renal agenesis and/or other urinary tract anomalies). Patients are usually diagnosed at puberty after menarche due to recurrent severe dysmenorrhea, chronic pelvic pain, excessive foul smelling mucopurulent discharge, spotting and intermenstrual bleeding (depending on the existence of uterine or vaginal communications). Fever, dyspareunia, and a palpable abdominal, pelvic or vaginal mass (mucocolpos or pyocolpos) may also be present. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare congenital vascular anomaly syndrome characterized by venous or on occasion arterial malformations that lead to soft tissue hypertrophy and bone hypoplasia. An affected limb is generally shortened, highly deformed, painful and edematous with associated bone and muscle hypotrophy. Single parts or multiple small parts of limbs are typically affected but more extensive involvement including complete extremity shoulder girdle and axilla have been reported. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare congenital vascular malformation of the major vessels with characteristics of a persistent left superior vena cava that drains through the left coronary sinus to the left atrium. Patients are usually asymptomatic and this is discovered incidentally, however hypoxia, cyanosis, murmurs, palpitations, cardiac structural anomalies (e.g. atrial septal defect, bicuspid aortic valve, cor triatriatum) and risk of paradoxical embolization may be associated. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare congenital, tricuspid valve malformation with characteristics of tricuspid valve that overrides the ventricular septum and communicates with both ventricles, as part of the tension apparatus of the valve crosses the ventricular septal defect and is attached in the left ventricle. The anomaly occurs with other congenital heart defects (transposition of great vessels, left ventricle outflow tract obstruction, double outlet right ventricle, hypoplastic right ventricle), which determine the main clinical manifestation. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare connective tissue disorder for which three subtypes exist, either related to the gene B4GALT7, B3GALT6 or SLC39A13, and for which the clinically overlapping characteristics include short stature (progressive in childhood), small joint hypermobility, skin hyperextensibility with soft, doughy skin especially on the hands and feet, muscular hypotonia (ranging from congenitally severe to mild with later onset), skeletal anomalies and more variably osteopenia, delayed motor development and bowing of the limbs. Gene-specific features with variable presentation are additionally observed in each subtype. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare copper-overload liver disease with rapidly progressive liver cirrhosis from the first few years of life leading to hepatic insufficiency. Specific pathological aspects; pericellular fibrosis, inflammatory infiltration, hepatocyte necrosis, absence of steatosis, poor regeneration and histochemical copper staining. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare coronary artery congenital malformation with characteristics of anomalous origin of the coronary artery from the contralateral sinus of Valsalva with course between the aorta and the pulmonary artery. The anomaly is associated with increased risk of sudden cardiac death especially during exercise. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare cranial malformation syndrome with characteristics of premature closure of both lambdoid sutures and the posterior sagittal suture resulting in abnormal skull contour and dysmorphic facial features. Short stature, developmental delay, epilepsy and oculomotor dyspraxia have also been reported. Associated anomalies include enlargement of the cerebral ventricles, agenesis of the corpus callosum, Arnold-Chiari malformation type I, venous anomalies of skull and hydrocephalus. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare craniosynostosis syndrome with characteristics of scaphocephaly, macrocephaly, severe maxillary retrusion, and mild intellectual disability. It has been reported in 11 patients from a three-generation family. The patients had variable dysmorphic features including high forehead, marked midface hypoplasia with severe maxillary retrusion, relative or absolute prognathism, and malocclusion. More severely affected patients were male and had intellectual disability. Molecular analysis revealed a K526E mutation of the fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 gene FGFR2. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare cutaneous disease and a systemic inherited histiocytosis with main characteristics of hyperpigmentation, hypertrichosis, hepatosplenomegaly, heart anomalies, hearing loss, hypogonadism, low height, and occasionally, hyperglycemia/diabetes mellitus. The syndrome becomes clinically apparent mostly during childhood, but cases during infancy and late-onset cases have been reported too. Caused by mutations in SLC29A3 (10q22.2) (encoding a nucleoside transporter, hENT3), which result in defective nucleoside transport functions of hENT3. This leads to histiocytic infiltration of numerous organs. Transmission is autosomal recessive. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare cutaneous paraneoplastic disease characterized by the presence of excessive lanugo-type hair on the glabrous skin of face, neck, trunk and limbs that can be associated with additional clinical features such as burning glossitis, papillary hypertrophy of the tongue, diarrhea, dysgeusia, and/or weight loss. It is associated with lymphoma or cancer of the gastrointestinal system, urinary tract, lung, breast, uterus or ovary. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare defect of tropomyosin characterized by decreased fetal movements and generalized muscle stiffness at birth. Additional features include joint contractures, short stature, kyphosis, dysmorphic features, temperature dysregulation and variably severe respiratory involvement with hypoxemia. Muscle biopsy shows mild myopathic features. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare demyelinating hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy characterized by early-onset, slowly progressive, distal muscular weakness and atrophy with no sensory impairment, congenital sensorineural deafness and mild intellectual disability (with absence of normal speech development). The absence of large myelinated fibers on sural nerve biopsy is equally characteristic of the disease. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare dendritic cell tumor characterized by a neoplasm composed of spindled to ovoid cells with phenotypic features similar to those of normal indeterminate cells. The tumor cells consistently express S100 protein and CD1a, while langerin, specific B- and T-cell markers, CD30, the histiocytic marker CD163, and the follicular dendritic cell markers CD21, CD23, and CD35 are negative. Birbeck granules are absent on ultrastructural examination. Patients typically present with multiple papules, nodules, or plaques of the skin. Primary lymph node or splenic involvement is less common. Systemic symptoms are usually absent. The clinical course is highly variable. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare developmental anomaly syndrome with characteristics of severe intellectual disability and distal hypoplasia of digits, particularly of thumbs and halluces, with nail aplasia or hypoplasia. Facial dysmorphism with a pseudo-myopathic appearance has been reported, which may include high anterior hairline or low frontal hairline with central cowlick, flat forehead, ptosis, hypertelorism, downslanting palpebral fissures, epicanthal folds, ears with thick helices, broad depressed nasal bridge with anteverted nares, short columella, long philtrum, high-arched palate, broad mouth with thick vermilion border of the upper or the lower lip and downturned corners. Marked hypotonia, seizures and global developmental delay have been reported, associated with autistic spectrum disorder manifestations in some patients. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare developmental anomaly, affecting primarily the anterior part of the maxilla and nasal complex. Affected individuals typically have an unusually flat, underdeveloped midface, with an abnormally short nose and flat nasal bridge, underdeveloped upper jaw, relatively protruding lower jaw and/or a 'reverse overbite' (or class III malocclusion). Hypoplasia of distal phalanges of fingers was reported in some cases. The pathogenesis remains uncertain, most reported cases were sporadic. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare developmental defect during embryogenesis characterized by congenital absence of the optic nerve head, optic nerve fibers, retinal ganglion cells and retinal blood vessels in a malformed eye. It often occurs unilaterally with otherwise normal brain development. In bilateral cases it is accompanied by other central nervous system malformations. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare developmental defect during embryogenesis disorder with characteristics of macroblepharon, ectropion, and facial dysmorphism, which includes severe hypertelorism, downslanting palpebral fissures, posteriorly rotated ears, broad nasal bridge, long and smooth philtrum, and macrostomia with thin upper lip vermilion border. Other features may include large fontanelles, prominent metopic ridge, thick eyebrows, mild synophrys, and increased density of upper eyelashes, anteverted nares, abnormal dentition and capillary hemangioma. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare developmental defect during embryogenesis disorder with characteristics of spinal dysraphism, cleft lip and palate, limb reduction defects and anencephaly. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare developmental defect during embryogenesis syndrome with characteristics of Robin sequence (micrognathia, glossoptosis, cleft palate), atrial septal defect, persistence of the left superior vena cava and talipes equinovarus. The phenotype is variable, some patients present with further dysmorphic characteristics (e.g. hypertelorism, ear abnormalities) while others do not have any key findings. Additional features, such as syndactyly, polydactyly, or brain anomalies (e.g. cerebellar hypoplasia), have also been reported. The syndrome is almost invariably lethal with affected males either dying prenatally or living just a few months. There is evidence this syndrome is caused by mutation in the RBM10 gene on chromosome Xp11.23. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare developmental defect during embryogenesis syndrome with characteristics of congenital manifestations of both oculo-auriculo-vertebral spectrum and caudal regression sequence. Phenotype is highly variable but patients typically present facial dysmorphism (including asymmetry, hypertelorism), auricular abnormalities (for example preauricular tags, microtia, absence of middle ear ossicles), skeletal malformations (hemivertebrae, hip dislocation, sacral agenesis/dysplasia, talipes equinovarus, flexion deformity of lower limbs), cardiac defects (dextrocardia, septal defects), renal and genitourinary anomalies (such as renal agenesis/dysplasia, abnormal external genitalia) along with anal anomalies such as anal atresia and rectovesical fistula. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare developmental defect during embryogenesis syndrome with characteristics of glabellar capillary malformation, congenital communicating hydrocephalus and posterior fossa brain abnormalities, including Dandy-Walker malformation, cerebellar vermis agenesis, and mega cisterna magna. Seizures are occasionally associated. There have been no further descriptions in the literature since 1979. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare developmental defect during embryogenesis syndrome with characteristics of hypertelorism, bilateral preauricular sinus, bilateral punctal pits, lacrimal duct obstruction, hearing loss, abnormal palmar flexion creases and bilateral distal axial triradii. Shawl scrotum has also been reported. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare developmental defect during embryogenesis syndrome, with characteristics of normal female karyotype, normal ovaries, male or ambiguous genitalia, urinary tract malformations (ranging from bilateral renal agenesis to mild unilateral hydronephrosis), mullerian duct anomalies (for example complete absence of the uterus and vagina, bicornuate uterus) and imperforate anus. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare developmental defect during embryogenesis with a typically unilateral, partial or full-thickness, variably sized defect of the superior eyelid, ranging from a small notch to complete absence of the entire lid, which is commonly triangular in shape (with base at eyelid margin) and located on the medial third of the lid. It can occur isolated, associated with other anomalies (e.g. ocular/orbital and facial), or as part of a syndrome. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A rare developmental defect during embryogenesis with characteristics of mild to moderate intellectual disability and psychomotor delay, Robin sequence (including severe micrognathia and soft palate cleft) and distinct dysmorphic facial features (e.g. synophrys, short palpebral fissures, hypertelorism, small, low-set and posteriorly angulated ears, bulbous nose, long/flat philtrum and bow-shaped upper lip). Skeletal anomalies such as brachydactyly, clinodactyly, small hands and feet, and oral manifestations (e.g. bifid, short tongue, oligodontia) are also associated. Additional features reported include microcephaly, capillary hemangiomas on face and scalp, ventricular septal defect, corneal clouding, nystagmus and profound sensorineural deafness. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)

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