raremaprare-disease reference indexOrphadata 2026-06-23 · HPO 2026-09-01
ORPHA:1184

Ataxia-photosensitivity-short stature syndrome

historical

Synonyms: Fenton-Wilkinson-Toselano syndrome

Type
Malformation syndrome
Group
Disorder
Inheritance
Unknown
Age of onset
Childhood, Infancy
Status
historical

A rare, genetic, multiple congenital anomalies/dysmorphic syndrome characterized by cerebellar-like ataxia, photosensitivity (mainly of the face and trunk), short stature and intellectual disability. Additonal features include clinodactyly, single palmar transverse crease, high-arched palate, pseudohypertrophy of the calves and aortic valve lesions. There have been no further descriptions in the literature since 1983.

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Names in Orphadata languages

12 of 12 languages
LangNameSynonyms
enAtaxia-photosensitivity-short stature syndromeFenton-Wilkinson-Toselano syndrome
frSyndrome d'ataxie-photosensibilité-petite tailleSyndrome de Fenton-Wilkinson-Toselano
deAtaxie-Lichtempfindlichkeit-Kleinwuchs-SyndromFenton-Wilkinson-Toselano-Syndrom
esSíndrome de ataxia-fotosensibilidad-talla bajaSíndrome de Fenton-Wilkinson-Toselano
itSindrome atassia, fotosensibilità e bassa staturaSindrome di Fenton-Wilkinson-Toselano
nlAtaxie - fotosensitiviteit - kleine gestalte-syndroomSyndroom van Fenton-Wilkinson-Toselano
ptSíndrome de ataxia-fotossensibilidade-baixa estaturaSíndrome Fenton-Wilkinson-Toselano
plAtaksja - wrażliwość na światło - niski wzrostZespół Fentona, Wilkinsona i Toselano
csSyndrom zahrnující ataxii, fotosenzitivitu a malý vzrůstFentonův-Wilkinsonův-Toselandův syndrom · Fenton-Wilkinson-Toselandův syndrom
ukСиндром атаксії-світлочутливості-низького зростуСиндром Фентона-Вілкінсона-Тоселано
zh共济失调-光敏感-身材矮小综合征Fenton-Wilkinson-Toselano综合征
trAtaksi-fotosensitivite-kısa boy sendromuFenton-Wilkinson-Toselano sendromu

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Cross-references

qualifier = Orphanet mapping relation
SourceCodeQualifierICD relationValidation
ICD-10Q87.8NTBTattributedvalidated
MONDO0015248Evalidated
UMLSC4751230Evalidated
GARD2287Evalidated

E exact · NTBT this ORPHAcode is narrower than the target · BTNT broader than the target · ND not decided.

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Classification

Preferential parent (Orphanet linearisation):

Parents in the classifications (3):

No children.

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Genes

0 direct

Orphanet records no gene directly on this code.

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Prevalence and incidence

2 records
TypeClassValueAreaQualificationValidationSource
Cases/families2 casesWorldwideCase(s)Validated6620277[PMID]
Point prevalence<1 / 1 000 000—WorldwideClass onlyValidatedORPHANET_6620277[PMID]

Value is Orphadata's ValMoy: the mean estimate per 100 000 for prevalence and incidence, the number of cases or families for case reports.

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HPO phenotypes

16 annotations · validated 2016-06-01
HPOTerm (as annotated by Orphanet)Diagnostic
Very frequent (99-80%)
HP:0100022Abnormality of movement
HP:0001251Ataxia
HP:0007598Bilateral single transverse palmar creases
HP:0004209Clinodactyly of the 5th finger
HP:0100543Cognitive impairment
HP:0000992Cutaneous photosensitivity
HP:0000958Dry skin
HP:0000218High palate
HP:0001315Reduced tendon reflexes
HP:0004322Short stature
HP:0001025Urticaria
Frequent (79-30%)
HP:0030680Abnormal cardiovascular system morphology
HP:0000164Abnormality of the dentition
HP:0002967Cubitus valgus
HP:0001288Gait disturbance
HP:0000486Strabismus
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