raremaprare-disease reference indexOrphadata 2026-06-23 · HPO 2026-09-01
ORPHA:373

Simpson-Golabi-Behmel syndrome

Synonyms: DGSX · Golabi-Rosen syndrome · SDYS · SGBS · SGBS1 · Simpson dysmorphia syndrome · Simpson-Golabi-Behmel syndrome type 1 · X-linked dysplasia gigantism syndrome

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

A rare X-linked multiple congenital anomalies syndrome characterized by pre- and postnatal overgrowth, distinctive craniofacial features, variable congenital malformations, organomegaly and an increased tumor risk.

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Names in Orphadata languages

12 of 12 languages
LangNameSynonyms
enSimpson-Golabi-Behmel syndromeDGSX · Golabi-Rosen syndrome · SDYS · SGBS · SGBS1 · Simpson dysmorphia syndrome · Simpson-Golabi-Behmel syndrome type 1 · X-linked dysplasia gigantism syndrome
frSyndrome de Simpson-Golabi-BehmelDGX · Dysmorphie de Simpson · SGBS · SGBS1 · Syndrome de Golabi-Rosen · Syndrome de Simpson-Golabi-Behmel type 1 · Syndrome de dysplasie-gigantisme lié à l'X
deSimpson-Golabi-Behmel-SyndromDysplasie-Gigantismus-Syndrom, X-chromosomales (DGSX) · Golabi-Rosen-Syndrom · SGBS · Simpson-Dysmorphie-Syndrom · Simpson-Golabi-Behmel-Syndrom Typ 1 (SGBS1)
esSíndrome de Simpson-Golabi-BehmelDGSX · SDYS · SGBS1 · Síndrome de Golabi-Rosen · Síndrome de Simpson-Golabi-Behmel tipo 1 · Síndrome de dismorfía de Simpson · Síndrome de displasia gigantismo ligado al cromosoma X
itSindrome di Simpson-Golabi-BehmelDGSX · SDYS · SGBS · Sindrome di Golabi-Rosen · Sindrome di Simpson-Golabi-Behmel, tipo 1 · Sindrome dismorfica di Simpson · Sindrome displasia-gigantismo, legata all'X
nlSyndroom van Simpson-Golabi-BehmelSGBS · SGBS1 · Syndroom van Golabi-Rosen · Syndroom van Simpson-Golabi-Behmel type 1 · X-gebonden dysplasie - gigantisme-syndroom · DGSX · Dysmorfiesyndroom van Simpson · SDYS
ptSíndrome Simpson-Golabi-BehmelSGBS · SGBS1 · Síndrome Bulldog · Síndrome Golabi-Rosen · Síndrome Simpson-Golabi-Behmel tipo 1 · Síndrome de displasia-gigantismo ligado ao X · Síndrome dismorfia de Simpson
plZespół Simpson, Golabi i BehmelZespół dysmorfii Simson · DGSX · SDYS · SGBS · SGBS1 · Zespół dysplazja sprzężona z chromosomem X - gigantyzm · Zespół Golabi i Rosena
csSimpsonův-Golabiho-Behmelové syndromDGSX · SDYS · SGBS · SGBS1 · Syndrom Simpsonova dysmorfismu · Golabiho-Rosenův syndrom · Simpsonův-Golabiho-Behmelové syndrom, typ 1 · Simpson-Golabi-Behmelové syndrom · Golabi-Rosenův syndrom · Simpson-Golabi-Behmelův syndrom, typ 1
ukСиндром Сімпсона-Голабі-БехмеляDGSX · Синдром Голабі-Розена · SDYS · SGBS · SGBS1 · Синдром дисморфії Сімпсона · Синдром Сімпсона-Голабі-Бехмеля, тип 1 · Синдром гігантизму при Х-зчепленій дисплазії
zhSimpson-Golabi-Behmel综合征X连锁发育不良巨人症综合征
trSimpson-Golabi-Behmel sendromuDGSX · SDYS · SGBS · SGBS1 · Golabi-Rosen sendromu · Simpson dismorfi sendromu · Simpson-Golabi-Behmel sendromu tip 1 · X'e bağlı displazi devlik sendromu

Definition in:

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Cross-references

qualifier = Orphanet mapping relation
SourceCodeQualifierICD relationValidation
OMIM312870Evalidated
ICD-10Q87.3NTBTattributedvalidated
ICD-11LD2CNTBTindexvalidated
MONDO0010731Evalidated
MeSHC537340Evalidated
UMLSC4317043Evalidated
GARD7649Evalidated
MedDRA10085695Evalidated

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 (10):

No children.

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Genes

2 direct
GeneAssociationStatusHGNCEnsemblOMIMLocusNameSource of validation
GPC4Candidate gene tested inNot yet assessedHGNC:4452ENSG00000076716300168Xq26.2glypican 421082656[PMID]_20301398[PMID]
GPC3Disease-causing germline mutation(s) (loss of function) inAssessedHGNC:4451ENSG00000147257300037Xq26.2glypican 310814714[PMID]_20301398[PMID]
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Prevalence and incidence

2 records
TypeClassValueAreaQualificationValidationSource
Point prevalence<1 / 1 000 000—WorldwideClass onlyValidatedORPHANET
Cases/families250 casesWorldwideCase(s)Validated25238977[PMID]_[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

79 annotations · validated 2016-06-01
HPOTerm (as annotated by Orphanet)Diagnostic
Very frequent (99-80%)
HP:0000772Abnormal rib morphology
HP:0001769Broad foot
HP:0000280Coarse facial features
HP:0000028Cryptorchidism
HP:0002240Hepatomegaly
HP:0000316Hypertelorism
HP:0003212Increased circulating IgE concentration
HP:0000256Macrocephaly
HP:0000158Macroglossia
HP:0000303Mandibular prognathia
HP:0000003Multicystic kidney dysplasia
HP:0001162Postaxial hand polydactyly
HP:0001773Short foot
HP:0001831Short toe
HP:0001744Splenomegaly
HP:0002558Supernumerary nipple
HP:0000098Tall stature
HP:0001629Ventricular septal defect
HP:0002948Vertebral fusion
HP:0003422Vertebral segmentation defect
HP:0000154Wide mouth
Frequent (79-30%)
HP:0030680Abnormal cardiovascular system morphology
HP:0011039Abnormal helix morphology
HP:0002167Abnormality of speech or vocalization
HP:0000463Anteverted nares
HP:0010318Aplasia/Hypoplasia of the abdominal wall musculature
HP:0001631Atrial septal defect
HP:0011304Broad thumb
HP:0011710Bundle branch block
HP:0100490Camptodactyly of finger
HP:0000175Cleft palate
HP:0004209Clinodactyly of the 5th finger
HP:0001522Death in infancy
HP:0000494Downslanted palpebral fissures
HP:0006101Finger syndactyly
HP:0002705High, narrow palate
HP:0000126Hydronephrosis
HP:0000072Hydroureter
HP:0001943Hypoglycemia
HP:0000023Inguinal hernia
HP:0002164Nail dysplasia
HP:0001539Omphalocele
HP:0000767Pectus excavatum
HP:0001561Polyhydramnios
HP:0000358Posteriorly rotated ears
HP:0001657Prolonged QT interval
HP:0002650Scoliosis
HP:0009536Short 2nd finger
HP:0000470Short neck
HP:0003196Short nose
HP:0001792Small nail
HP:0001770Toe syndactyly
HP:0001537Umbilical hernia
HP:0000073Ureteral duplication
HP:0000465Webbed neck
HP:0000431Wide nasal bridge
Occasional (29-5%)
HP:0001608Abnormality of the voice
HP:0005616Accelerated skeletal maturation
HP:0001274Agenesis of corpus callosum
HP:0001638Cardiomyopathy
HP:0000204Cleft upper lip
HP:0000776Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
HP:0001374Congenital hip dislocation
HP:0001305Dandy-Walker malformation
HP:0000286Epicanthus
HP:0001263Global developmental delay
HP:0002884Hepatoblastoma
HP:0001609Hoarse voice
HP:0008736Hypoplasia of penis
HP:0000047Hypospadias
HP:0001252Hypotonia
HP:0001249Intellectual disability
HP:0002664Neoplasm
HP:0002667Nephroblastoma
HP:0003006Neuroblastoma
HP:0004510Pancreatic islet-cell hyperplasia
HP:0001748Polysplenia
HP:0001250Seizure
HP:0001762Talipes equinovarus

Run the differential on the 12 obligate / very frequent terms

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Sources for this card