raremaprare-disease reference indexOrphadata 2026-06-23 · HPO 2026-09-01
ORPHA:2959

Progeria-short stature-pigmented nevi syndrome

Synonyms: Mulvihill-Smith syndrome

Type
Malformation syndrome
Group
Disorder
Inheritance
Unknown
Age of onset
Infancy, Neonatal
Status
active

A rare genetic multiple congenital anomalies/dysmorphic syndrome characterized by intrauterine growth retardation and short stature, microcephaly, premature aging, bird-like facies with lack of facial subcutaneous fat, multiple pigmented nevi, sensorineural hearing loss, and variable intellectual disability. Immunodeficiency and development of tumors have also been described.

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Names in Orphadata languages

12 of 12 languages
LangNameSynonyms
enProgeria-short stature-pigmented nevi syndromeMulvihill-Smith syndrome
frSyndrome de progeria-petite taille-naevus pigmentésSyndrome de Mulvihill-Smith · Syndrome de progeria-petite taille-naevi pigmentés
deProgerie - Kleinwuchs - PigmentnaeviMulvihill-Smith-Syndrom
esSíndrome de progeria-talla baja-nevos pigmentadosSíndrome de Mulvihill-Smith
itProgeria - bassa statura - nevi pigmentatiSindrome di Mulvihill-Smith
nlProgeria - kleine gestalte - gepigmenteerde naevi-syndroomSyndroom van Mulvihill-Smith
ptSíndrome de progeria-baixa estatura-nevos pigmentadosSíndrome Mulvihill-Smith
plProgeria - niski wzrost - znamię barwnikoweZespół Mulvihilla i Smitha
csSyndrom zahrnující progerii, malý vzrůst a pigmentové névyMulvihillův-Smithův syndrom · Mulvihill-Smithův syndrom
ukСиндром прогерії-низькорослості-пігментних невусівСиндром Малвігілла-Сміта
zh早衰-身材矮小-色素痣综合征Mulvihill-Smith综合征
trProgeria-kısa boy pigmentli nevüs sendromuMulvihill-Smith sendromu

Definition in:

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Cross-references

qualifier = Orphanet mapping relation
SourceCodeQualifierICD relationValidation
OMIM176690Evalidated
ICD-10Q87.1NTBTattributedvalidated
ICD-11LD2BNTBTindexvalidated
MONDO0008311Evalidated
MeSHC536422Evalidated
UMLSC1261128Evalidated
GARD4494Evalidated

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

0 direct

Orphanet records no gene directly on this code.

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Prevalence and incidence

2 records
TypeClassValueAreaQualificationValidationSource
Cases/families11 casesWorldwideCase(s)Validated29718885[PMID]
Point prevalence<1 / 1 000 000—WorldwideClass onlyValidatedORPHANET_29718885[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

56 annotations · validated 2017-07-03
HPOTerm (as annotated by Orphanet)Diagnostic
Very frequent (99-80%)
HP:0003808Abnormal muscle tone
HP:0010663Abnormality of thalamus morphology
HP:0001620Abnormally high-pitched voice
HP:0001596Alopecia
HP:0000585Band keratopathy
HP:0000193Bifid uvula
HP:0000320Bird-like facies
HP:0001156Brachydactyly
HP:0002136Broad-based gait
HP:0000518Cataract
HP:0010536Central sleep apnea
HP:0100543Cognitive impairment
HP:0008214Decreased serum estradiol
HP:0040171Decreased serum testosterone concentration
HP:0005403Decreased total T cell count
HP:0000823Delayed puberty
HP:0000689Dental malocclusion
HP:0002910Elevated circulating hepatic transaminase concentration
HP:0025124Fragile teeth
HP:0002020Gastroesophageal reflux
HP:0001397Hepatic steatosis
HP:0000815Hypergonadotropic hypogonadism
HP:0007481Hyperpigmented nevi
HP:0000668Hypodontia
HP:0000047Hypospadias
HP:0002721Immunodeficiency
HP:0100785Insomnia
HP:0000831Insulin-resistant diabetes mellitus
HP:0005320Lack of facial subcutaneous fat
HP:0002162Low posterior hairline
HP:0000252Microcephaly
HP:0000347Micrognathia
HP:0000054Micropenis
HP:0002828Multiple joint contractures
HP:0000938Osteopenia
HP:0003401Paresthesia
HP:0008209Premature ovarian insufficiency
HP:0007495Prematurely aged appearance
HP:0005328Progeroid facial appearance
HP:0000408Progressive sensorineural hearing impairment
HP:0000529Progressive visual loss
HP:0004429Recurrent viral infections
HP:0001592Selective tooth agenesis
HP:0009882Short distal phalanx of finger
HP:0004322Short stature
HP:0002360Sleep abnormality
HP:0001518Small for gestational age
HP:0005115Supraventricular arrhythmia
Occasional (29-5%)
HP:0002572Episodic vomiting
HP:0040160Generalized osteoporosis
HP:0001256Intellectual disability, mild
HP:0001935Microcytic anemia
HP:0001270Motor delay
HP:0002664Neoplasm
HP:0002894Neoplasm of the pancreas
HP:0002943Thoracic scoliosis

Run the differential on the 12 obligate / very frequent terms

Annotation source: 19213035[PMID]_4155966[PMID]_3351893[PMID]_8456831[PMID]_16364148[PMID]

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