raremaprare-disease reference indexOrphadata 2026-06-23 · HPO 2026-09-01
ORPHA:46627

Char syndrome

Synonyms: Patent ductus arteriosus with facial dysmorphism and abnormal fifth digits

Type
Malformation syndrome
Group
Disorder
Inheritance
Autosomal dominant
Age of onset
Antenatal, Infancy, Neonatal
Status
active

A rare, genetic, multiple congenital anomalies/dysmorphic syndrome characterized by the triad of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), facial dysmorphism (wide-set eyes, downslanting palpebral fissures, mild ptosis, flat midface, flat nasal bridge and upturned nasal tip, short philtrum with a triangular mouth, and thickened, everted lips) and hand anomalies (aplasia or hypoplasia of the middle phalanges of the fifth fingers).

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Names in Orphadata languages

12 of 12 languages
LangNameSynonyms
enChar syndromePatent ductus arteriosus with facial dysmorphism and abnormal fifth digits
frSyndrome de CharSyndrome de persistance du canal artériel-dysmorphie faciale-anomalies du cinquième doigt
deChar-SyndromPersistierender Ductus arteriosus mit Gesichtsdysmorphie und abnormalen fünften Finger
esSíndrome de CharConducto arterioso permeable con dismorfia facial y anomalías del meñique
itSindrome di CharDotto arterioso pervio - dismorfismi facciali - anomalie del V dito
nlSyndroom van CharPersisterende ductus arteriosus met faciale dysmorfie en abnormale vijfde vingers
ptSíndrome CharCanal arterial persistente com dismorfia facial e anomalias dos quintos dedos
plZespół CharPrzetrwały przewód tętniczy z dysmorfią twarzy i nieprawidłowymi piątymi palcami rąk
csChar syndromOtevřená Botallova tepenná dučej s faciálním dysmorfismem a abnormálním pátým prstem na ruce
ukСиндром ЧарВідкрита артеріальна протока з дисморфізмом обличчя та аномальними пятими пальцями
zhChar综合征动脉导管未闭伴面部畸形和第五指异常
trChar sendromuFasiyal dismorfizmi ve anormal beşinci basamaklı patent duktus arteriyozus

Definition in:

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Cross-references

qualifier = Orphanet mapping relation
SourceCodeQualifierICD relationValidation
OMIM169100Evalidated
ICD-10Q87.8NTBTattributedvalidated
MONDO0008209Evalidated
MeSHC566815Evalidated
UMLSC1868570Evalidated
GARD1237Evalidated

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

1 direct
GeneAssociationStatusHGNCEnsemblOMIMLocusNameSource of validation
TFAP2BDisease-causing germline mutation(s) inAssessedHGNC:11743ENSG000000081966016016p12.3transcription factor AP-2 beta20301285[PMID]
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Prevalence and incidence

2 records
TypeClassValueAreaQualificationValidationSource
Cases/families109 casesWorldwideCase(s)Validated[EXPERT]_31012281[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

28 annotations · validated 2016-06-01
HPOTerm (as annotated by Orphanet)Diagnostic
Very frequent (99-80%)
HP:0005280Depressed nasal bridge
HP:0000457Depressed nasal ridge
HP:0000494Downslanted palpebral fissures
HP:0000232Everted lower lip vermilion
HP:0000316Hypertelorism
HP:0000272Malar flattening
HP:0001643Patent ductus arteriosus
HP:0000508Ptosis
HP:0000322Short philtrum
HP:0012471Thick vermilion border
HP:0000207Triangular mouth
Frequent (79-30%)
HP:0004209Clinodactyly of the 5th finger
HP:0006159Mesoaxial hand polydactyly
HP:0004220Short middle phalanx of the 5th finger
Occasional (29-5%)
HP:0006349Agenesis of permanent teeth
HP:0001263Global developmental delay
HP:0001161Hand polydactyly
HP:0000365Hearing impairment
HP:0010112Mesoaxial foot polydactyly
HP:0000545Myopia
HP:0006335Persistence of primary teeth
HP:0000269Prominent occiput
HP:0002360Sleep abnormality
HP:0000486Strabismus
HP:0002558Supernumerary nipple
HP:0004218Symphalangism of the 5th finger
HP:0001770Toe syndactyly
HP:0001629Ventricular septal defect

Run the differential on the 11 obligate / very frequent terms

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Sources for this card