raremaprare-disease reference indexOrphadata 2026-06-23 · HPO 2026-09-01
ORPHA:1488

Cooper-Jabs syndrome

historical

Synonyms: Aural atresia-multiple congenital anomalies-intellectual disability syndrome

Type
Malformation syndrome
Group
Disorder
Inheritance
Autosomal recessive
Age of onset
Neonatal
Status
historical

A rare multiple congenital anomalies/dysmorphic syndrome characterized by auditory canal atresia (resulting in moderate conductive hearing loss) associated with intellectual disability, ventricular septal defect, umbilical hernia, anteriorly displaced anus, various skeletal anomalies (such as mild clubfoot, long fifth fingers, proximally placed thumbs), and craniofacial dysmorphism which includes brachycephaly, prominent forehead, flattened occiput, midface hypoplasia, anteverted nares, and low set, posteriorly rotated ears with overlapping superior helix. There have been no further descriptions in the literature since 1987.

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Names in Orphadata languages

12 of 12 languages
LangNameSynonyms
enCooper-Jabs syndromeAural atresia-multiple congenital anomalies-intellectual disability syndrome
frSyndrome de Cooper-JabsSyndrome d'atrésie auriculaire-malformations congénitales multiples-déficience intellectuelle
deCooper-Jabs-SyndromAuralatresie-multiple kongenitale Fehlbildungen-Intelligenzminderung-Syndrom
esSíndrome de Cooper-JabsSíndrome de atresia aural-anomalías congénitas múltiples-discapacidad intelectual
itSindrome di Cooper-JabsSindrome atresia auricolare-anomalie congenite multiple-disabitlià intellettiva
nlSyndroom van Cooper-JabsGehoorgangatresie - meervoudige congenitale anomalieën - intellectuele achterstand-syndroom
ptSíndrome Cooper-JabsAtrésia aural-anomalias congénitas múltiplas-perturbação do desenvolvimento intelectual
plZespół Coopera i JabsaAtrezja ucha - mnogie wady wrodzone - opóźnienie w rozwoju
csCooperův-Jabsův syndromSyndrom zahrnující aurální atrézii, mnohočetné vrozené anomálie a mentální retardaci · Cooper-Jabsův syndrom
ukСиндром Купера-ДжебсаСиндром атрезії слухового нерва - множинних вроджених аномалій - інтелектуальної недостатності
zhCooper-Jabs综合征耳道闭锁-多发性先天性异常-智力障碍综合征
trCooper-Jabs sendromuKulak atrezisi-çoklu doğumsal anomaliler-zihinsel yetersizlik sendromu

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Cross-references

qualifier = Orphanet mapping relation
SourceCodeQualifierICD relationValidation
OMIM209770Evalidated
ICD-10Q87.8NTBTattributedvalidated
MONDO0008850Evalidated
UMLSC4303864Evalidated

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 (2):

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)Validated3572627[PMID]
Point prevalence<1 / 1 000 000—WorldwideClass onlyValidatedORPHANET_3572627[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

26 annotations · validated 2016-06-01
HPOTerm (as annotated by Orphanet)Diagnostic
Very frequent (99-80%)
HP:0000370Abnormality of the middle ear
HP:0001545Anteriorly placed anus
HP:0000463Anteverted nares
HP:0000413Atresia of the external auditory canal
HP:0000248Brachycephaly
HP:0000405Conductive hearing impairment
HP:0002007Frontal bossing
HP:0001249Intellectual disability
HP:0000272Malar flattening
HP:0000358Posteriorly rotated ears
HP:0009623Proximal placement of thumb
HP:0001629Ventricular septal defect
Frequent (79-30%)
HP:0007477Abnormal dermatoglyphics
HP:0000772Abnormal rib morphology
HP:0003272Abnormality of the hip bone
HP:0100490Camptodactyly of finger
HP:0000776Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
HP:0001252Hypotonia
HP:0001382Joint hypermobility
HP:0000921Missing ribs
HP:0004349Reduced bone mineral density
HP:0002093Respiratory insufficiency
HP:0002650Scoliosis
HP:0004322Short stature
HP:0000486Strabismus
HP:0001537Umbilical hernia
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