raremaprare-disease reference indexOrphadata 2026-06-23 · HPO 2026-09-01
ORPHA:2588

Myhre syndrome

Synonyms: Facial dysmorphism-intellectual disability-short stature-deafness syndrome · Facial dysmorphism-intellectual disability-short stature-hearing loss syndrome · Myhre-LAPS syndrome · Myhre-Laryngotracheal stenosis-arthropathy-prognathism-short stature syndrome

Type
Malformation syndrome
Group
Disorder
Inheritance
Autosomal dominant
Age of onset
Antenatal, Infancy, Neonatal
Status
active

A rare multiple congenital anomalies syndrome characterized by short stature, distinctive facial dysmorphism, brachydactyly, stiff and thick skin, muscular pseudohypertrophy, restricted joint mobility, hearing loss, and variable intellectual disability. Cardiovascular and respiratory involvement are common.

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Names in Orphadata languages

12 of 12 languages
LangNameSynonyms
enMyhre syndromeFacial dysmorphism-intellectual disability-short stature-deafness syndrome · Facial dysmorphism-intellectual disability-short stature-hearing loss syndrome · Myhre-LAPS syndrome · Myhre-Laryngotracheal stenosis-arthropathy-prognathism-short stature syndrome
frSyndrome de MyhreSyndrome de Myhre-LAPS · Syndrome de Myhre-sténose laryngotrachéale-arthropathie-prognathisme-petite taille · Syndrome de dysmorphie faciale-déficience intellectuelle-petite taille-surdité
deMyhre-SyndromGesichtsdysmorphie-Intelligenzminderung-Kleinwuchs-Hörverlust-Syndrom · Myhre-LAPS-Syndrom · Myhre-Laryngotracheale Stenose-Arthropathie-Progenie-Kleinwuchs-Syndrom
esSíndrome de MyhreSíndrome de Myhre-LAPS · Síndrome de Myhre-estenosis laringotraqueal-artropatía-prognatismo-talla baja · Síndrome de dismorfia facial-discapacidad intelectual-talla baja-hipoacusia · Síndrome de dismorfia facial-discapacidad intelectual-talla baja-sordera
itSindrome di MyhreSindrome dismorfismi facciali-disabilità intellettiva-bassa statura-sordità · Sindrome dismorfismi facciali-disabilità intellettiva-bassa statura-perdita dell'udito · Sindrome di Myhre- LAPS · Sindrome di Myhre-stenosi laringotracheale-artropatia-prognatismo-bassa statura · Dismorfismi facciali - deficit cognitivo - bassa statura - perdita dell'udito
nlSyndroom van MyhreFaciale dysmorfie - intellectuele achterstand - kleine gestalte - doofheid-syndroom · Faciale dysmorfie - intellectuele achterstand - kleine gestalte - gehoorverlies-syndroom · Myhre - laryngotracheale stenose - artropathie - prognathie - kleine gestalte-syndroom · Myhre-LAPS syndroom
ptSíndrome MyhreSíndrome de dismorfia facial-perturbação do desenvolvimento intelectual-baixa estatura-perda auditiva · Síndrome de dismorfia facial-perturbação do desenvolvimento intelectual-baixa estatura-surdez
plZespół MyhreDysmorfia twarzy - niepełnosprawność intelektualna - niski wzrost - utrata słuchu
csMyhreův syndromSyndrom zahrnující faciální dysmorfismus, mentální retardaci, krátký vzrůst a ztrátu sluchu
ukСиндром МіхреДисморфізм обличчя-інтелектуальна неповносправність-низький зріст-глухота · Синдром дисморфізму обличчя-інтелектуальної недостатності-низькорослості- втрати слуху
zhMyhre综合征面部畸形-智力障碍-身材矮小-听力损失综合征
trMyhre sendromuFasiyal dismorfizm-zihinsel yetersizlik-kısa boy-sağırlık sendromu · Fasiyal dismorfizm-zihinsel yetersizlik-kısa boy-işitme kaybı sendromu

Definition in:

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Cross-references

qualifier = Orphanet mapping relation
SourceCodeQualifierICD relationValidation
OMIM139210Evalidated
ICD-10Q87.8NTBTattributedvalidated
MONDO0007688Evalidated
MeSHC537620Evalidated
UMLSC0796081Evalidated
GARD2572Evalidated

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

1 direct
GeneAssociationStatusHGNCEnsemblOMIMLocusNameSource of validation
SMAD4Disease-causing germline mutation(s) inAssessedHGNC:6770ENSG0000014164660099318q21.2SMAD family member 422243968[PMID]_22158539[PMID]_24398790[PMID]_24715504[PMID]_24580733[PMID]
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Prevalence and incidence

1 record
TypeClassValueAreaQualificationValidationSource
Point prevalence<1 / 1 000 000—WorldwideClass onlyValidatedORPHANET_28406602[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

47 annotations · validated 2017-09-05
HPOTerm (as annotated by Orphanet)Diagnostic
Very frequent (99-80%)
HP:0000772Abnormal rib morphology
HP:0003172Abnormality of the pubic bone
HP:0001156Brachydactyly
HP:0004493Craniofacial hyperostosis
HP:0001263Global developmental delay
HP:0000365Hearing impairment
HP:0000327Hypoplasia of the maxilla
HP:0001249Intellectual disability
HP:0001511Intrauterine growth retardation
HP:0001387Joint stiffness
HP:0008818Large iliac wings
HP:0000303Mandibular prognathia
HP:0011800Midface retrusion
HP:0000160Narrow mouth
HP:0000926Platyspondyly
HP:0003510Severe short stature
HP:0004279Short palm
HP:0003712Skeletal muscle hypertrophy
HP:0001328Specific learning disability
HP:0000233Thin vermilion border
Frequent (79-30%)
HP:0001671Abnormal cardiac septum morphology
HP:0000159Abnormal lip morphology
HP:0000944Abnormal metaphysis morphology
HP:0005930Abnormality of epiphysis morphology
HP:0000581Blepharophimosis
HP:0000028Cryptorchidism
HP:0003457EMG abnormality
HP:0008499High hypermetropia
HP:0000822Hypertension
HP:0000508Ptosis
HP:0012745Short palpebral fissure
HP:0001072Thickened skin
Occasional (29-5%)
HP:0000036Abnormality of the penis
HP:0000708Atypical behavior
HP:0000193Bifid uvula
HP:0000518Cataract
HP:0000175Cleft palate
HP:0000039Epispadias
HP:0003241External genital hypoplasia
HP:0100541Femoral hernia
HP:0030690Gingival cleft
HP:0000135Hypogonadism
HP:0000047Hypospadias
HP:0000023Inguinal hernia
HP:0000826Precocious puberty
HP:0000176Submucous cleft hard palate
HP:0100333Unilateral cleft lip

Run the differential on the 12 obligate / very frequent terms

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Sources for this card