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N-acetyl-alpha-D-galactosaminidase deficiency type III

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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331

US Estimated

514

Europe Estimated

Age of onset

Childhood

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ICD-10

E77.1

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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Not applicable

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Other names (AKA)

Alpha-N-acetylgalactosaminidase deficiency type 3; NAGA deficiency type 3; Schindler disease type 3

Categories

Metabolic disorders

Summary

The following summary is from Orphanet, a European reference portal for information on rare diseases and orphan drugs.
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Orpha Number: 79281

Definition
A rare clinically heterogeneous type of NAGA deficiency with developmental, neurologic and psychiatric manifestations presenting at an intermediate age.

Epidemiology
Prevalence of this disorder is not known but less than 20 cases have been reported to date for NAGA deficiency

Clinical description
A very wide spectrum of signs, with a juvenile onset, has been described including asymptomatic patients at the time of diagnosis. Manifestations seen in clinically overt cases may include epilepsy of variable severity, psychomotor retardation, intellectual impairment, autism, strabismus and cataract.

Etiology
Compound heterozygous or homozygous mutations of the alpha-N-acetylgalactosaminidase gene (NAGA; 22q13.2) have been reported in affected patients but also occasionally in their healthy siblings. These mutations lead to the dysfunction, instability and rapid degradation of the lysosomal protein NAGA.

Genetic counseling
Transmission is autosomal recessive and genetic counseling is possible.

Visit the Orphanet disease page for more resources.

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
80%-99% of people have these symptoms
Autism
0000717
Cataract
Clouding of the lens of the eye
Cloudy lens

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0000518
Global developmental delay
0001263
Intellectual disability
Mental deficiency
Mental retardation
Mental retardation, nonspecific
Mental-retardation

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0001249
Seizure
0001250
Strabismus
Cross-eyed
Squint
Squint eyes

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0000486
30%-79% of people have these symptoms
Hepatomegaly
Enlarged liver
0002240
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Enlarged and thickened heart muscle
0001639

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In-Depth Information

  • Orphanet is a European reference portal for information on rare diseases and orphan drugs. Access to this database is free of charge.
  • PubMed is a searchable database of medical literature and lists journal articles that discuss N-acetyl-alpha-D-galactosaminidase deficiency type III. Click on the link to view a sample search on this topic.