raremaprare-disease reference indexOrphadata 2026-06-23 · HPO 2026-09-01
ORPHA:2662

Keipert syndrome

Synonyms: Nasodigitoacoustic syndrome

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

A rare multiple congenital anomalies syndrome characterized by facial dysmorphism (hypertelorism, broad and high nasal bridge, depressed nasal ridge, short columella, underdeveloped maxilla, and prominent cupid-bow upper lip vermillion), mild to severe congenital sensorineural hearing loss, and skeletal abnormalities consisting of brachytelephalangy and broad thumbs and halluces with large, rounded epiphyses. Additional manifestations that have been reported include pulmonary valve stenosis, voice hoarseness and renal agenesis.

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Names in Orphadata languages

12 of 12 languages
LangNameSynonyms
enKeipert syndromeNasodigitoacoustic syndrome
frSyndrome de KeipertSyndrome naso-digito-acoustique
deKeipert-SyndromNaso-digito-akustisches Syndrom
esSíndrome de KeipertSíndrome naso dígito acústico
itSindrome di KeipertSindrome naso-digito-acustica
nlSyndroom van KeipertNaso-digito-akoestisch syndroom
ptSíndrome KeipertSíndrome naso-digito-acústico
plZespół KeipertaZespół nosowo-palcowo-akustyczny
csKeipertův syndromNazodigitoakustický syndrom
ukСиндром КейпертаНазодигітоакустичний синдром
zhKeipert综合征鼻指(趾)听觉综合征
trKeipert sendromuNazodijitoakustik sendrom

Definition in:

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Cross-references

qualifier = Orphanet mapping relation
SourceCodeQualifierICD relationValidation
OMIM301026Evalidated
ICD-10Q87.0NTBTattributedvalidated
MONDO0009720Evalidated
MeSHC538337Evalidated
UMLSC1850627Evalidated
GARD267Evalidated

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
GPC4Disease-causing germline mutation(s) inAssessedHGNC:4452ENSG00000076716300168Xq26.2glypican 430982611[PMID]
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Prevalence and incidence

2 records
TypeClassValueAreaQualificationValidationSource
Cases/families12 casesWorldwideCase(s)Validated21567928[PMID]
Point prevalence<1 / 1 000 000—WorldwideClass onlyValidatedORPHANET_21567928[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

24 annotations · validated 2016-06-01
HPOTerm (as annotated by Orphanet)Diagnostic
Very frequent (99-80%)
HP:0010185Aplasia/Hypoplasia of the distal phalanges of the toes
HP:0009836Broad distal phalanx of finger
HP:0000337Broad forehead
HP:0010059Broad hallux phalanx
HP:0011304Broad thumb
HP:0005280Depressed nasal bridge
HP:0000316Hypertelorism
HP:0000426Prominent nasal bridge
HP:0000407Sensorineural hearing impairment
HP:0009882Short distal phalanx of finger
HP:0010109Short hallux
Frequent (79-30%)
HP:0030680Abnormal cardiovascular system morphology
HP:0010624Aplastic/hypoplastic toenail
HP:0004209Clinodactyly of the 5th finger
HP:0000286Epicanthus
HP:0002263Exaggerated cupid's bow
HP:0001609Hoarse voice
HP:0000327Hypoplasia of the maxilla
HP:0000256Macrocephaly
HP:0000508Ptosis
HP:0010804Tented upper lip vermilion
Occasional (29-5%)
HP:0000708Atypical behavior
HP:0100543Cognitive impairment
HP:0004322Short stature

Run the differential on the 11 obligate / very frequent terms

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Sources for this card