raremaprare-disease reference indexOrphadata 2026-06-23 · HPO 2026-09-01
ORPHA:251383

CK syndrome

Synonyms: X-linked intellectual disability-microcephaly-cortical malformation-thin habitus syndrome

Type
Malformation syndrome
Group
Disorder
Inheritance
X-linked recessive
Age of onset
Infancy, Neonatal
Status
active

CK syndrome is a rare, genetic, X-linked syndromic intellectual disability disorder characterized by mild to severe intellectual disability, infancy-onset seizures, post-natal microcephaly, cerebral cortical malformations, dysmorphic facial features (including long, narrow face, almond-shaped palpebral fissures, epicanthic folds, high nasal bridge, malar flattening, posteriorly rotated ears, high arched palate, crowded teeth, micrognathia) and thin body habitus. Long and slim fingers/toes, strabismus, hypotonia, spasticity, optic disc atrophy, and behavioral problems (aggression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and irritability) are additional features.

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Names in Orphadata languages

12 of 12 languages
LangNameSynonyms
enCK syndromeX-linked intellectual disability-microcephaly-cortical malformation-thin habitus syndrome
frSyndrome CKSyndrome de déficience intellectuelle liée à l'X-microcéphalie-malformation corticale-habitus mince
deCK-SyndromX-chromosomale Intelligenzminderung-Mikrozephalie-kortikale Fehlbildung-schlanker Habitus-Syndrom
esSíndrome CKDiscapacidad intelectual ligada al cromosoma X-microcefalia-malformación cortical-hábito delgado
itSindrome CKRitardo mentale legato all'X - microcefalia - malformazione corticale - habitus magro
nlCK-syndroomX-gebonden intellectuele achterstand - microcefalie - corticale malformatie - dunne habitus-syndroom
ptSíndrome CKSíndrome de perturbação do desenvolvimento intelectual ligada ao X-microcefalia-malformação cortical-habitus delgado
plZespół CKNiepełnosprawność intelektualna sprzęzona z chromosomem X - małogłowie - malformacja kory mózgu - szczupły wygląd
csCK syndromSyndrom zahrnující X-vázanou mentální retardaci, mikrocefalii, kortikální malformaci a astenický habitus
ukCK cиндромХ-зчеплений синдром розумової відсталості-мікроцефалії-кортикальної мальформації- тонкого габітусу
zhCK综合征X连锁智力障碍-小头畸形-皮质畸形-瘦体质综合征
trCK sendromuX'e bağlı zihinsel yetersizlik-mikrosefali-kortikal malformasyon-ince habitus sendromu

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Cross-references

qualifier = Orphanet mapping relation
SourceCodeQualifierICD relationValidation
OMIM300831Evalidated
ICD-10Q87.8NTBTattributedvalidated
ICD-11LD27.YNTBTattributedvalidated
MONDO0010441Evalidated
UMLSC3151781Evalidated

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 (4):

No children.

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Genes

1 direct
GeneAssociationStatusHGNCEnsemblOMIMLocusNameSource of validation
NSDHLDisease-causing germline mutation(s) (loss of function) inAssessedHGNC:13398ENSG00000147383300275Xq28NAD(P) dependent 3-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase NSDHL21129721[PMID]_21290788[PMID]
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Prevalence and incidence

2 records
TypeClassValueAreaQualificationValidationSource
Cases/families24 casesWorldwideCase(s)Validated21290788[PMID]
Point prevalence<1 / 1 000 000—WorldwideClass onlyValidatedORPHANET_21290788[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

35 annotations · validated 2019-05-22
HPOTerm (as annotated by Orphanet)Diagnostic
Very frequent (99-80%)
HP:0002538Abnormality of the cerebral cortex
HP:0007874Almond-shaped palpebral fissure
HP:0002381Aphasia
HP:0025406Asthenia
HP:0000750Delayed speech and language development
HP:0000678Dental crowding
HP:0000286Epicanthus
HP:0001263Global developmental delay
HP:0000218High palate
HP:0001249Intellectual disability
HP:0000737Irritability
HP:0002751Kyphoscoliosis
HP:0000276Long face
HP:0100807Long fingers
HP:0010511Long toe
HP:0002938Lumbar hyperlordosis
HP:0000272Malar flattening
HP:0000252Microcephaly
HP:0000308Microretrognathia
HP:0000275Narrow face
HP:0001302Pachygyria
HP:0002126Polymicrogyria
HP:0000358Posteriorly rotated ears
HP:0000426Prominent nasal bridge
HP:0001250Seizure
HP:0002360Sleep abnormality
HP:0001533Slender build
HP:0000486Strabismus
HP:0000582Upslanted palpebral fissure
Frequent (79-30%)
HP:0000718Aggressive behavior
HP:0000708Atypical behavior
HP:0001290Generalized hypotonia
HP:0000752Hyperactivity
HP:0001382Joint hypermobility
Excluded (0%)
HP:0003107Abnormality of cholesterol metabolism

Run the differential on the 12 obligate / very frequent terms

Annotation source: 19842190[PMID]_21129721[PMID]

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Sources for this card