raremaprare-disease reference indexOrphadata 2026-06-23 · HPO 2026-09-01
ORPHA:3063

X-linked intellectual disability, Snyder type

Synonyms: Snyder-Robinson syndrome

Type
Disease
Group
Disorder
Inheritance
X-linked recessive
Age of onset
Adolescent, Childhood, Infancy
Status
active

X-linked intellectual disability, Snyder type is a rare X-linked intellectual disability syndrome characterized by hypotonia, asthenic build with diminished muscle mass, severe generalized psychomotor delay, unsteady gait and moderate to severe intellectual disability, as well as a long, thin, asymmetrical face with prominent lower lip, long fingers and toes and nasal, dysarthric or absent speech. Bone abnormalities (e.g., osteoporosis, kyphoscoliosis, fractures, joint contractures) are also characteristic. Myoclonic, or myoclonic-like, seizures and renal abnormalities have been associated in some patients.

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Names in Orphadata languages

12 of 12 languages
LangNameSynonyms
enX-linked intellectual disability, Snyder typeSnyder-Robinson syndrome
frDéficience intellectuelle liée à l'X type SnyderSyndrome de Snyder-Robinson
deIntelligenzminderung, X-chromosomale, Typ SnyderSnyder-Robinson-Syndrom
esDiscapacidad intelectual ligada al cromosoma X tipo SnyderSíndrome de Snyder-Robinson
itDisabilità intellettiva legata all'X, tipo SnyderSindrome di Snyder-Robinson
nlX-gebonden intellectuele achterstand, Snyder-typeSyndroom van Snyder-Robinson
ptPerturbação do desenvolvimento intelectual ligada ao X, tipo SnyderSíndrome Snyder-Robinson
plNiepełnosprawność intelektualna sprzężona z chromosomem X typu SnyderaZespół Snydera i Robinsona
csX-vázaná mentální retardace, Snyderův typSnyderův-Robinsonův syndrom · Snyder-Robinsonův syndrom
ukХ-зчеплена розумова відсталість, тип СнайдераСиндром Снайдера-Робінсона
zhX连锁智力障碍,Snyder亚型Snyder-Robinson综合征
trX'e bağlı zihinsel yetersizlik, Snyder tipiSnyder-Robinson sendromu

Definition in:

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Cross-references

qualifier = Orphanet mapping relation
SourceCodeQualifierICD relationValidation
OMIM309583Evalidated
ICD-10Q87.8NTBTattributedvalidated
ICD-11LD90NTBTattributedvalidated
MONDO0010664Evalidated
MeSHC536678Evalidated
UMLSC0796160Evalidated
GARD5615Evalidated

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 (2):

No children.

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Genes

1 direct
GeneAssociationStatusHGNCEnsemblOMIMLocusNameSource of validation
SMSDisease-causing germline mutation(s) (loss of function) inAssessedHGNC:11123ENSG00000102172300105Xp22.11spermine synthase23805436[PMID]
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Prevalence and incidence

2 records
TypeClassValueAreaQualificationValidationSource
Cases/families21 casesWorldwideCase(s)Validated23897707[PMID]_23696453[PMID]
Point prevalence<1 / 1 000 000—WorldwideClass onlyValidatedORPHANET_23897707[PMID]_23696453[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

66 annotations · validated 2019-04-04
HPOTerm (as annotated by Orphanet)Diagnostic
Very frequent (99-80%)
HP:0002751Kyphoscoliosis
Frequent (79-30%)
HP:0001166Arachnodactyly
HP:0000175Cleft palate
HP:0003199Decreased muscle mass
HP:0001519Disproportionate tall stature
HP:0000324Facial asymmetry
HP:0008947Floppy infant
HP:0001611Hypernasal speech
HP:0002808Kyphosis
HP:0000276Long face
HP:0010511Long toe
HP:0000275Narrow face
HP:0000939Osteoporosis
HP:0011308Slender toe
HP:0000179Thick lower lip vermilion
HP:0002317Unsteady gait
Occasional (29-5%)
HP:0001999Abnormal facial shape
HP:0001344Absent speech
HP:0000463Anteverted nares
HP:0010722Asymmetry of the ears
HP:0000414Bulbous nose
HP:0000028Cryptorchidism
HP:0000750Delayed speech and language development
HP:0000678Dental crowding
HP:0003698Difficulty standing
HP:0002353EEG abnormality
HP:0011153Focal motor seizure
HP:0002123Generalized myoclonic seizure
HP:0000218High palate
HP:0000316Hypertelorism
HP:0000047Hypospadias
HP:0002540Inability to walk
HP:0001256Intellectual disability, mild
HP:0004305Involuntary movements
HP:0000369Low-set ears
HP:0001336Myoclonus
HP:0000160Narrow mouth
HP:0007509Patchy hypo- and hyperpigmentation
HP:0000426Prominent nasal bridge
HP:0002757Recurrent fractures
HP:0000319Smooth philtrum
HP:0045075Sparse eyebrow
HP:0000664Synophrys
HP:0000029Testicular atrophy
HP:0007687Unilateral ptosis
HP:0000582Upslanted palpebral fissure
HP:0000465Webbed neck
Very rare (<4-1%)
HP:0010789Abnormality of the Leydig cells
HP:0000248Brachycephaly
HP:0012385Camptodactyly
HP:0002181Cerebral edema
HP:0000378Cupped ear
HP:0000086Ectopic kidney
HP:0000232Everted lower lip vermilion
HP:0011003High myopia
HP:0002187Intellectual disability, profound
HP:0000303Mandibular prognathia
HP:0001355Megalencephaly
HP:0000768Pectus carinatum
HP:0000767Pectus excavatum
HP:0000520Proptosis
HP:0000322Short philtrum
HP:0004322Short stature
HP:0000385Small earlobe
HP:0000391Thickened helices
HP:0006610Wide intermamillary distance

Run the differential on the 1 obligate / very frequent terms

Annotation source: 23897707[PMID]_23696453[PMID]_19206178[PMID]_19277733[PMID]_18550699[PMID]_14508504[PMID]_8826448[PMID]_5823961[PMID]_30237987[PMID]

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Sources for this card