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Chromosome 8q24.3 deletion syndrome

Prevalence
Prevalence estimates on Rare Medical Network websites are calculated based on data available from numerous sources, including US and European government statistics, the NIH, Orphanet, and published epidemiologic studies. Rare disease population data is recognized to be highly variable, and based on a wide variety of source data and methodologies, so the prevalence data on this site should be assumed to be estimated and cannot be considered to be absolutely correct.

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Inheritance

Autosomal dominant A pathogenic variant in only one gene copy in each cell is sufficient to cause an autosomal dominant disease.

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Autosomal recessive Pathogenic variants in both copies of each gene of the chromosome are needed to cause an autosomal recessive disease and observe the mutant phenotype.

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X-linked
dominant X-linked dominant inheritance, sometimes referred to as X-linked dominance, is a mode of genetic inheritance by which a dominant gene is carried on the X chromosome.

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X-linked
recessive Pathogenic variants in both copies of a gene on the X chromosome cause an X-linked recessive disorder.

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Mitochondrial or multigenic Mitochondrial genetic disorders can be caused by changes (mutations) in either the mitochondrial DNA or nuclear DNA that lead to dysfunction of the mitochondria and inadequate production of energy.

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Multigenic or multifactor Inheritance involving many factors, of which at least one is genetic but none is of overwhelming importance, as in the causation of a disease by multiple genetic and environmental factors.

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Other names (AKA)

Verheij syndrome

Summary

Chromosome 8q24.3 deletion syndrome is a chromosome abnormality that occurs when there is a missing copy of the genetic material located on chromosome 8 at a location designated q24.3. The signs and symptoms vary but may include slow growth, developmental delay, characteristic facial features, and skeletal abnormalities. Some affected people may also have coloboma, kidney abnormalities, and heart defects. Most cases are not inherited, but people can pass the deletion on to their children. Treatment is based on the signs and symptoms present in each person.[1][2]

Symptoms

This table lists symptoms that people with this disease may have. For most diseases, symptoms will vary from person to person. People with the same disease may not have all the symptoms listed. This information comes from a database called the Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO) . The HPO collects information on symptoms that have been described in medical resources. The HPO is updated regularly. Use the HPO ID to access more in-depth information about a symptom.

Medical Terms Other Names
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HPO ID
Percent of people who have these symptoms is not available through HPO
Abnormal cardiac septum morphology
0001671
Autosomal dominant inheritance
0000006
Cerebral atrophy
Degeneration of cerebrum
0002059
Clinodactyly
Permanent curving of the finger
0030084
Coloboma
Notched pupil
0000589
Congenital onset
Symptoms present at birth
0003577
Feeding difficulties
Feeding problems
Poor feeding

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0011968
Global developmental delay
0001263
Hemivertebrae
Missing part of vertebrae
0002937
Hip dislocation
Dislocated hips
Dislocation of hip

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0002827
Long philtrum
0000343
Microcephaly
Abnormally small skull
Decreased circumference of cranium
Decreased size of skull
Reduced head circumference
Small head circumference

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0000252
Narrow forehead
Decreased width of the forehead
0000341
Renal agenesis
Absent kidney
Missing kidney

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0000104
Renal cyst
Kidney cyst
0000107
Renal hypoplasia
Small kidneys
Underdeveloped kidneys

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0000089
Scoliosis
0002650
Short 5th finger
Short fifth finger
Short fifth fingers
Short little finger
Short pinkie finger
Short pinky finger

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0009237
Short neck
Decreased length of neck
0000470
Short nose
Decreased length of nose
Shortened nose

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0003196
Short stature
Decreased body height
Small stature

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0004322
Thin upper lip vermilion
Thin upper lip
0000219
Vertebral fusion
Spinal fusion
0002948
Wide nasal bridge
Broad nasal bridge
Broad nasal root
Broadened nasal bridge
Increased breadth of bridge of nose
Increased breadth of nasal bridge
Increased width of bridge of nose
Increased width of nasal bridge
Nasal bridge broad
Wide bridge of nose
Widened nasal bridge

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0000431

Organizations

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    These resources provide more information about this condition or associated symptoms. The in-depth resources contain medical and scientific language that may be hard to understand. You may want to review these resources with a medical professional.

    In-Depth Information

    • The Monarch Initiative brings together data about this condition from humans and other species to help physicians and biomedical researchers. Monarch’s tools are designed to make it easier to compare the signs and symptoms (phenotypes) of different diseases and discover common features. This initiative is a collaboration between several academic institutions across the world and is funded by the National Institutes of Health. Visit the website to explore the biology of this condition.
    • Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM) is a catalog of human genes and genetic disorders. Each entry has a summary of related medical articles. It is meant for health care professionals and researchers. OMIM is maintained by Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. 
    • PubMed is a searchable database of medical literature and lists journal articles that discuss Chromosome 8q24.3 deletion syndrome. Click on the link to view a sample search on this topic.

      References

      1. Verheij JB, de Munnik SA, Dijkhuizen T, de Leeuw N, Olde Weghuis D, van den Hoek GJ, Rijlaarsdam RS, Thomasse YE, Dikkers FG, Marcelis CL, van Ravenswaaij-Arts CM. An 8.35 Mb overlapping interstitial deletion of 8q24 in two patients with coloboma, congenital heart defect, limb abnormalities, psychomotor retardation and convulsions. Eur J Med Genet. September-October 2009; 52(5):353-357.
      2. Dauber A, Golzio C, Guenot C, Jodelka FM, Kibaek M, Kjaergaard S, Leheup B, Martinet D, Nowaczyk MJ, Rosenfeld JA, Zeesman S, Zunich J, Beckmann JS, Hirschhorn JN, Hastings ML, Jacquemont S, Katsanis N. SCRIB and PUF60 are primary drivers of the multisystemic phenotypes of the 8q24.3 copy-number variant. Am J Hum Genet. 2013 Nov 7;93(5):798-811. November 2013; 93(5):798-811.