raremaprare-disease reference indexOrphadata 2026-06-23 · HPO 2026-09-01
ORPHA:199

Cornelia de Lange syndrome

Synonyms: Brachmann-de Lange syndrome

Type
Malformation syndrome
Group
Disorder
Inheritance
Autosomal dominant, Not applicable, X-linked recessive
Age of onset
Antenatal, Neonatal
Status
active

A rare multiple congenital anomalies syndrome characterized by facial dysmorphism, hypertrichosis, mild to profound intellectual disability, intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) and/or postnatal growth restriction, feeding difficulties, abnormalities of the hands and feet (ranging from severe reductional limb abnormalities, oligodactyly, to brachymetacarpia of the first metacarpus). Variable visceral malformations may be present.

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Names in Orphadata languages

12 of 12 languages
LangNameSynonyms
enCornelia de Lange syndromeBrachmann-de Lange syndrome
frSyndrome de Cornelia de LangeSyndrome de Brachmann-de Lange
deCornelia de Lange-SyndromBrachmann-de Lange-Syndrom
esSíndrome de Cornelia de Lange
itSindrome di Cornelia de LangeSindrome di Brachmann-de Lange
nlSyndroom van Cornelia de LangeSyndroom van Brachmann-de Lange
ptSíndrome Cornelia de LangeSíndrome Brachman-de Lange
plZespół Cornelii de LangeZespół Brachmanna i de Lange
csSyndrom Cornelie de LangovéSyndrom Brachmannův-de Langeové · Syndrom Brachmann-de Langeové
ukСиндром Корнелії де ЛангеСиндром Брахмана-де-Ланге
zh德朗热综合征Brachmann-de Lange综合征
trCornelia de Lange sendromuBrachmann-de Lange sendromu

Definition in:

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Cross-references

qualifier = Orphanet mapping relation
SourceCodeQualifierICD relationValidation
OMIM122470Evalidated
OMIM300590BTNTvalidated
OMIM300882BTNTvalidated
OMIM610759BTNTvalidated
OMIM614701BTNTvalidated
OMIM620568BTNTvalidated
OMIM621570BTNTvalidated
ICD-10Q87.1NTBTinclusionvalidated
ICD-11LD2F.1YNTBTindexvalidated
MONDO0016033Evalidated
MeSHD003635Evalidated
UMLSC0270972Evalidated
GARD10109Evalidated
MedDRA10077707Evalidated

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 (10):

No children.

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Genes

7 direct
GeneAssociationStatusHGNCEnsemblOMIMLocusNameSource of validation
HDAC8Disease-causing germline mutation(s) (loss of function) inAssessedHGNC:13315ENSG00000147099300269Xq13.1histone deacetylase 822885700[PMID]
BRD4Disease-causing germline mutation(s) inAssessedHGNC:13575ENSG0000014186760874919p13.12bromodomain containing 429379197[PMID]
MAU2Disease-causing germline mutation(s) inAssessedHGNC:2914019p13.11MAU2 sister chromatid cohesion factor32433956[PMID]_37962004[PMID]_41912533[PMID]
NIPBLDisease-causing germline mutation(s) inAssessedHGNC:28862ENSG000001641906086675p13.2NIPBL cohesin loading factor20301283[PMID]
RAD21Disease-causing germline mutation(s) inAssessedHGNC:9811ENSG000001647546064628q24.11RAD21 cohesin complex component22633399[PMID]
SMC1ADisease-causing germline mutation(s) inAssessedHGNC:11111ENSG00000072501300040Xp11.22structural maintenance of chromosomes 1A20301283[PMID]
SMC3Disease-causing germline mutation(s) inAssessedHGNC:2468ENSG0000010805560606210q25.2structural maintenance of chromosomes 320301283[PMID]
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Prevalence and incidence

3 records
TypeClassValueAreaQualificationValidationSource
Prevalence at birth1-9 / 100 0001.24 / 100 000EuropeValue and classValidated18074387[PMID]
Prevalence at birth1-9 / 1 000 0000.65 / 100 000FranceValue and classValidated22925539[PMID]
Point prevalence1-9 / 1 000 0000.5 / 100 000DenmarkValue and classValidated961413[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

100 annotations · validated 2016-06-01
HPOTerm (as annotated by Orphanet)Diagnostic
Very frequent (99-80%)
HP:0010300Abnormally low-pitched voice
HP:0000463Anteverted nares
HP:0000413Atresia of the external auditory canal
HP:0000248Brachycephaly
HP:0007665Curly eyelashes
HP:0000684Delayed eruption of teeth
HP:0002750Delayed skeletal maturation
HP:0005280Depressed nasal bridge
HP:0002714Downturned corners of mouth
HP:0002020Gastroesophageal reflux
HP:0002230Generalized hirsutism
HP:0000218High palate
HP:0002553Highly arched eyebrow
HP:0001276Hypertonia
HP:0001249Intellectual disability
HP:0010864Intellectual disability, severe
HP:0000527Long eyelashes
HP:0000343Long philtrum
HP:0000294Low anterior hairline
HP:0002162Low posterior hairline
HP:0000252Microcephaly
HP:0000347Micrognathia
HP:0002983Micromelia
HP:0009623Proximal placement of thumb
HP:0010034Short 1st metacarpal
HP:0001773Short foot
HP:0000470Short neck
HP:0003196Short nose
HP:0004322Short stature
HP:0200055Small hand
HP:0000664Synophrys
HP:0000574Thick eyebrow
HP:0000233Thin vermilion border
HP:0001770Toe syndactyly
HP:0000687Widely spaced teeth
Frequent (79-30%)
HP:0002167Abnormality of speech or vocalization
HP:0000739Anxiety
HP:0007018Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
HP:0007598Bilateral single transverse palmar creases
HP:0000498Blepharitis
HP:0004209Clinodactyly of the 5th finger
HP:0000722Compulsive behaviors
HP:0000405Conductive hearing impairment
HP:0000028Cryptorchidism
HP:0000965Cutis marmorata
HP:0003042Elbow dislocation
HP:0001508Failure to thrive
HP:0008872Feeding difficulties in infancy
HP:0008736Hypoplasia of penis
HP:0000059Hypoplastic labia majora
HP:0002557Hypoplastic nipples
HP:0000047Hypospadias
HP:0001511Intrauterine growth retardation
HP:0001387Joint stiffness
HP:0000482Microcornea
HP:0000003Multicystic kidney dysplasia
HP:0000545Myopia
HP:0000667Phthisis bulbi
HP:0000358Posteriorly rotated ears
HP:0001622Premature birth
HP:0000508Ptosis
HP:0002974Radioulnar synostosis
HP:0000407Sensorineural hearing impairment
HP:0008850Severe postnatal growth retardation
HP:0002360Sleep abnormality
HP:0000076Vesicoureteral reflux
Occasional (29-5%)
HP:0030680Abnormal cardiovascular system morphology
HP:0040071Abnormal morphology of ulna
HP:0000130Abnormality of the uterus
HP:0007360Aplasia/Hypoplasia of the cerebellum
HP:0001631Atrial septal defect
HP:0000717Autism
HP:0000518Cataract
HP:0002120Cerebral cortical atrophy
HP:0000453Choanal atresia
HP:0000175Cleft palate
HP:0000776Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
HP:0000823Delayed puberty
HP:0000501Glaucoma
HP:0002827Hip dislocation
HP:0001385Hip dysplasia
HP:0001252Hypotonia
HP:0010880Increased nuchal translucency
HP:0002566Intestinal malrotation
HP:0000400Macrotia
HP:0000639Nystagmus
HP:0012165Oligodactyly
HP:0000767Pectus excavatum
HP:0009830Peripheral neuropathy
HP:0001557Prenatal movement abnormality
HP:0000786Primary amenorrhea
HP:0002021Pyloric stenosis
HP:0000083Renal insufficiency
HP:0001250Seizure
HP:0000486Strabismus
HP:0001883Talipes
HP:0001956Truncal obesity
HP:0001629Ventricular septal defect
HP:0002119Ventriculomegaly
HP:0002580Volvulus

Run the differential on the 12 obligate / very frequent terms

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Sources for this card