raremaprare-disease reference indexOrphadata 2026-06-23 · HPO 2026-09-01
ORPHA:293987

Rapid-onset childhood obesity-hypothalamic dysfunction-hypoventilation-autonomic dysregulation syndrome

Synonyms: ROHHAD · ROHHADNET · Rapid-onset childhood obesity-hypothalamic dysfunction-hypoventilation-autonomic dysregulation-neural tumors syndrome

Type
Disease
Group
Disorder
Inheritance
Unknown
Age of onset
Childhood, Infancy
Status
active

A rare syndromic endocrine disease characterized by childhood-onset hyperphagia and obesity, alveolar hypoventilation, dysautonomia, hypothalamic dysfunction and neurobehavioral disorders. Central hypothyroidism, endocrine anomalies, electrolyte imbalances and respiratory failure may also be associated.

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Names in Orphadata languages

12 of 12 languages
LangNameSynonyms
enRapid-onset childhood obesity-hypothalamic dysfunction-hypoventilation-autonomic dysregulation syndromeROHHAD · ROHHADNET · Rapid-onset childhood obesity-hypothalamic dysfunction-hypoventilation-autonomic dysregulation-neural tumors syndrome
frSyndrome d'obésité infantile d'installation rapide-dysfonctionnement hypothalamique-hypoventilation-dysautonomieROHHAD · ROHHADNET · Syndrome d'obésité infantile d'installation rapide-dysfonctionnement hypothalamique-hypoventilation-dysautonomie-tumeurs neurales
deSyndrom der schnell einsetzenden Adipositas im Kindesalter mit hypothalamischer Dysfunktion, Hypoventilation und autonomer DysregulationROHHAD · ROHHADNET-Syndrom
esSíndrome de obesidad infantil de rápida progresión-disfunción hipotalámica-hipoventilación-desregulación autonómicaROHHAD · ROHHADNET
itSindrome da obesità infantile ad esordio rapido, disfunzione ipotalamica e disregolazione del sistema autonomoObesità infantile a esordio rapido - disfunzione ipotalamica - ipoventilazione - disregolazione autonomica - tumori neurali · ROHHAD · ROHHADNET
nlSnel aanvangende obesitas in de kindertijd - disfunctie van hypothalamus - hypoventilatie - autonome disregulatie-syndroomROHHAD · ROHHADNET · Snel aanvangende obesitas in de kindertijd - disfunctie van hypothalamus - hypoventilatie - autonome disregulatie - neurale tumoren-syndroom
ptSíndrome de obesidade infantil de apresentação rápida-disfunção hipotalâmica-hipoventilação-desregulação autonómicaROHHAD · ROHHADNET · Síndrome de obesidade infantil de apresentação rápida-disfunção hipotalâmica-hipoventilação-tumores neurais
plZespół szybko postępująca otyłość dziecięca - dysfunkcja podwzgórza - niedotlenienie - dysregulacja autonomicznaROHHAD · ROHHADNET · Zespół szybko postępująca otyłość dziecięca - dysfunkcja podwzgórza - niedotlenienie - dysregulacja autonomiczna - guzy neuronalne
csSyndrom zahrnující obezitu s rapidním nástupem v dětství, hypotalamickou dysfunkci, hypoventilaci a autonomní dysregulaciROHHAD · ROHHADNET · Syndrom zahrnující obezitu s rapidním nástupem v dětství, hypotalamickou dysfunkci, hypoventilaci, autonomnní dysregulaci a neuroektodermové nádory
ukСиндром швидкого дитячого ожиріння-гіпоталамічної дисфункції-гіповентиляції-вегетативної дисрегуляціїСиндром швидкого дитячого ожиріння-гіпоталамічної дисфункції-гіповентиляції-вегетативної дисрегуляції- невральних пухлин · ROHHAD · ROHHADNET
zh快速发病的儿童肥胖-下丘脑功能障碍-低通气-自主神经失调综合征快速发病的儿童肥胖-下丘脑功能障碍-低通气-自主神经失调综合征
trHızlı-başlangıçlı çocukluk dönemi obezitesi-hipotalamik disfonksiyon-hipoventilasyon-otonomik disregülasyon sendromuHızlı başlangıçlı çocukluk dönemi obezitesi-hipotalamik disfonksiyon-hipoventilasyon-otonomik disregülasyon-nöral tümör sendromu · ROHHAD · ROHHADNET

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Cross-references

qualifier = Orphanet mapping relation
SourceCodeQualifierICD relationValidation
ICD-10E66.8NTBTattributedvalidated
ICD-115A61.YNTBTattributedvalidated
MONDO0017408Evalidated
UMLSC4751121Evalidated
GARD10407Evalidated
MedDRA10081396Evalidated

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

0 direct

Orphanet records no gene directly on this code.

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Prevalence and incidence

2 records
TypeClassValueAreaQualificationValidationSource
Cases/families96 casesWorldwideCase(s)Validated[EXPERT]_30584530[PMID]
Point prevalence<1 / 1 000 000—WorldwideClass onlyValidatedORPHANET_[EXPERT]

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

67 annotations · validated 2016-04-18
HPOTerm (as annotated by Orphanet)Diagnostic
Very frequent (99-80%)
HP:0012332Abnormal autonomic nervous system physiology
HP:0002418Abnormality of midbrain morphology
HP:0000864Abnormality of the hypothalamus-pituitary axis
HP:0000463Anteverted nares
HP:0000729Autistic behavior
HP:0011787Central hypothyroidism
HP:0007110Central hypoventilation
HP:0000961Cyanosis
HP:0000633Decreased lacrimation
HP:0000824Decreased response to growth hormone stimulation test
HP:0005280Depressed nasal bridge
HP:0002910Elevated circulating hepatic transaminase concentration
HP:0011968Feeding difficulties
HP:0008213Gonadotropin deficiency
HP:0003074Hyperglycemia
HP:0003077Hyperlipidemia
HP:0000316Hypertelorism
HP:0000966Hypohidrosis
HP:0002902Hyponatremia
HP:0002791Hypoventilation
HP:0002342Intellectual disability, moderate
HP:0000256Macrocephaly
HP:0001513Obesity
HP:0002591Polyphagia
HP:0012412Premature adrenarche
HP:0011220Prominent forehead
HP:0012760Reduced social responsiveness
HP:0000407Sensorineural hearing impairment
HP:0012704Widened subarachnoid space
Frequent (79-30%)
HP:0007695Abnormal pupillary light reflex
HP:0005616Accelerated skeletal maturation
HP:0011748Adrenocorticotropic hormone deficiency
HP:0000718Aggressive behavior
HP:0002099Asthma
HP:0000863Central diabetes insipidus
HP:0002376Developmental regression
HP:0000232Everted lower lip vermilion
HP:0001945Fever
HP:0006747Ganglioneuroblastoma
HP:0003005Ganglioneuroma
HP:0002579Gastrointestinal dysmotility
HP:0001263Global developmental delay
HP:0002045Hypothermia
HP:0007328Impaired pain sensation
HP:0000870Increased circulating prolactin concentration
HP:0002870Obstructive sleep apnea
HP:0001959Polydipsia
HP:0002783Recurrent lower respiratory tract infections
HP:0002788Recurrent upper respiratory tract infections
HP:0002650Scoliosis
HP:0004322Short stature
Occasional (29-5%)
HP:0001156Brachydactyly
HP:0006543Cardiorespiratory arrest
HP:0002608Celiac disease
HP:0000722Compulsive behaviors
HP:0000823Delayed puberty
HP:0000716Depression
HP:0000712Emotional lability
HP:0000805Enuresis
HP:0001290Generalized hypotonia
HP:0002383Infectious encephalitis
HP:0030050Narcolepsy
HP:0000709Psychosis
HP:0001250Seizure
HP:0100716Self-injurious behavior
Excluded (0%)
HP:0000739Anxiety
HP:0002153Hyperkalemia

Run the differential on the 12 obligate / very frequent terms

Annotation source: 17606542[PMID]_22715259[PMID]_25781356[PMID]_25746964[PMID]_14320765[PMID]_24914877[PMID]_21691246[PMID]_25781356[PMID]_22935553[PMID]_26352082[PMID]_23940246[PMID]

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