raremaprare-disease reference indexOrphadata 2026-06-23 · HPO 2026-09-01
ORPHA:475

Isolated Joubert syndrome

Synonyms: CPD IV · Cerebelloparenchymal disorder IV · Classic Joubert syndrome · Joubert syndrome type A · Joubert-Boltshauser syndrome · Pure Joubert syndrome

Type
Clinical subtype
Group
Subtype of disorder
Inheritance
Autosomal recessive
Age of onset
Antenatal
Status
active

A rare, autosomal recessive congenital cerebellar ataxia characterized by congenital malformation of the brainstem and agenesis or hypoplasia of the cerebellar vermis leading to an abnormal respiratory pattern, nystagmus, hypotonia, ataxia, and delay in achieving motor milestones.

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Names in Orphadata languages

12 of 12 languages
LangNameSynonyms
enIsolated Joubert syndromeCPD IV · Cerebelloparenchymal disorder IV · Classic Joubert syndrome · Joubert syndrome type A · Joubert-Boltshauser syndrome · Pure Joubert syndrome
frSyndrome de Joubert isoléSyndrome de Joubert classique · Syndrome de Joubert pur · Syndrome de Joubert type A · Syndrome de Joubert-Boltshauser
deJoubert-Syndrom, isoliertesCPD IV · JBTS · Joubert-Boltshauser-Syndrom · Joubert-Syndrom Typ A · Joubert-Syndrom, reines · Klassisches Joubert-Syndrom · Zerebello-parenchymale Krankheit IV
esSíndrome de Joubert aisladoCPD IV · Síndrome de Joubert clásico · Síndrome de Joubert puro · Síndrome de Joubert tipo A · Síndrome de Joubert-Boltshauser · Trastorno cerebeloparenquimatoso IV
itSindrome di JoubertCPD IV · Disturbo cerebelloparenchimale IV · Sindrome di Joubert classica · Sindrome di Joubert pura · Sindrome di Joubert, tipo A · Sindrome di Joubert-Boltshauser
nlGeïsoleerd syndroom van JoubertCPD IV · Cerebelloparenchymale aandoening IV · Klassiek syndroom van Joubert · Syndroom van Joubert type A · Syndroom van Joubert-Boltshauser · Zuiver syndroom van Joubert
ptSíndrome Joubert isoladoCPD IV · Doença cerebeloparenquimatosa IV · Síndrome Joubert clássico · Síndrome Joubert puro · Síndrome Joubert tipo A · Síndrome Joubert-Boltshauser
plZespół JoubertCerebelloparenchymal disorder IV · CPD IV · Czysty zespół Joubert · Klasyczny zespół Joubert · Zespół Joubert i Boltshausera · Zespół Joubert typu A
csJoubertův syndromCPD IV · Cerebeloparenchymatózní porucha IV · Klasický Joubertův syndrom · Joubertův syndrom, typ A · Joubertův-Bolthauserův syndrom · Čistý Joubertův syndrom · Joubert-Bolthauserův syndrom
ukСиндром ЖубераЦеребелопаренхіматозний розлад IV · Класичний синдром Жубера · CPD IV · Синдром Жубера, тип А · Синдром Жубера-Больцгаузера · Чистий синдром Жубера
zhJoubert综合征小脑实质障碍症IV型
trJoubert sendromuCPD IV · Saf Joubert sendromu · Joubert sendromu tip A · Klasik Joubert sendromu · Joubert-Boltshauser sendromu · Serebelloparenkimal bozukluk IV

Definition in:

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Cross-references

qualifier = Orphanet mapping relation
SourceCodeQualifierICD relationValidation
OMIM213300Evalidated
OMIM300804BTNTvalidated
OMIM608091BTNTvalidated
OMIM608629BTNTvalidated
OMIM609583BTNTvalidated
OMIM610188BTNTvalidated
OMIM610688BTNTvalidated
OMIM611560BTNTvalidated
OMIM612285BTNTvalidated
OMIM612291BTNTvalidated
OMIM614173BTNTvalidated
OMIM614424BTNTvalidated
OMIM614464BTNTvalidated
OMIM614465BTNTvalidated
OMIM614615BTNTvalidated
OMIM614815BTNTvalidated
OMIM614970BTNTvalidated
OMIM615636BTNTvalidated
OMIM615665BTNTvalidated
OMIM616490BTNTvalidated
OMIM616654BTNTvalidated
OMIM616781BTNTvalidated
OMIM616784BTNTvalidated
OMIM617120BTNTvalidated
OMIM617121BTNTvalidated
OMIM617622BTNTvalidated
OMIM617757BTNTvalidated
OMIM617761BTNTvalidated
OMIM617767BTNTvalidated
OMIM618161BTNTvalidated
OMIM618763BTNTvalidated
OMIM619185BTNTvalidated
OMIM619476BTNTvalidated
OMIM619562BTNTvalidated
OMIM619582BTNTvalidated
ICD-10Q04.3NTBTattributedvalidated
ICD-11LD20.00Especificvalidated
MONDO0018772Evalidated
UMLSC0431399Evalidated
GARD6802Evalidated
MedDRA10078574Evalidated

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

30 direct
GeneAssociationStatusHGNCEnsemblOMIMLocusNameSource of validation
CBY1Disease-causing germline mutation(s) (loss of function) inAssessedHGNC:1307ENSG0000010021160775722q13.1chibby 1, beta catenin antagonist33131181[PMID]
CEP41Disease-causing germline mutation(s) (loss of function) inAssessedHGNC:12370ENSG000001064776105237q32.2centrosomal protein 4122246503[PMID]
CSPP1Disease-causing germline mutation(s) (loss of function) inAssessedHGNC:26193ENSG000001042186116548q13.1-q13.2centrosome and spindle pole associated protein 124360808[PMID]_24360803[PMID]
KATNIPDisease-causing germline mutation(s) (loss of function) inAssessedHGNC:29068ENSG0000004757861665016p12.1katanin interacting protein26714646[PMID]
TMEM218Disease-causing germline mutation(s) (loss of function) inAssessedHGNC:27344ENSG0000015043361928511q24.2transmembrane protein 21833791682[PMID]
AHI1Disease-causing germline mutation(s) inAssessedHGNC:21575ENSG000001355416088946q23.3Abelson helper integration site 122693042[PMID]
ARL13BDisease-causing germline mutation(s) inAssessedHGNC:25419ENSG000001693796089223q11.1-q11.2ARF like GTPase 13B18674751[PMID]_20301500[PMID]
ARL3Disease-causing germline mutation(s) inAssessedHGNC:694ENSG0000013817560469510q24.32ARF like GTPase 330269812[PMID]
ARMC9Disease-causing germline mutation(s) inAssessedHGNC:20730ENSG000001359316176122q37.1armadillo repeat containing 928625504[PMID]
B9D1Disease-causing germline mutation(s) inAssessedHGNC:24123ENSG0000010864161414417p11.2B9 domain containing 124886560[PMID]
B9D2Disease-causing germline mutation(s) inAssessedHGNC:28636ENSG0000012381061195119q13.2B9 domain containing 226092869[PMID]
CEP104Disease-causing germline mutation(s) inAssessedHGNC:24866ENSG000001161986166901p36.32centrosomal protein 10426477546[PMID]
CEP120Disease-causing germline mutation(s) inAssessedHGNC:26690ENSG000001689446134465q23.2centrosomal protein 12027208211[PMID]
CPLANE1Disease-causing germline mutation(s) inAssessedHGNC:25801ENSG000001976036145715p13.2ciliogenesis and planar polarity effector complex subunit 122425360[PMID]_22693042[PMID]
HYLS1Disease-causing germline mutation(s) inAssessedHGNC:26558ENSG0000019833161069311q24.2HYLS1 centriolar and ciliogenesis associated26830932[PMID]
IFT74Disease-causing germline mutation(s) inAssessedHGNC:21424ENSG000000968726080409p21.2intraflagellar transport 7433531668[PMID]
INPP5EDisease-causing germline mutation(s) inAssessedHGNC:21474ENSG000001483846130379q34.3inositol polyphosphate-5-phosphatase E19668216[PMID]
KIAA0586Disease-causing germline mutation(s) inAssessedHGNC:19960ENSG0000010057861017814q23.1KIAA058626096313[PMID]
KIAA0753Disease-causing germline mutation(s) inAssessedHGNC:29110ENSG0000019892061711217p13.1KIAA075328220259[PMID]
MKS1Disease-causing germline mutation(s) inAssessedHGNC:7121ENSG0000001114360988317q22MKS transition zone complex subunit 124886560[PMID]
OFD1Disease-causing germline mutation(s) inAssessedHGNC:2567ENSG00000046651300170Xp22.2OFD1 centriole and centriolar satellite protein19800048[PMID]
PDE6DDisease-causing germline mutation(s) inAssessedHGNC:8788ENSG000001569736026762q37.1phosphodiesterase 6D24166846[PMID]
PIBF1Disease-causing germline mutation(s) inAssessedHGNC:23352ENSG0000008353560753213q21.33-q22.1progesterone immunomodulatory binding factor 126167768[PMID]
SUFUDisease-causing germline mutation(s) inAssessedHGNC:16466ENSG0000010788260703510q24.32SUFU negative regulator of hedgehog signaling33024317[PMID]
TCTN1Disease-causing germline mutation(s) inAssessedHGNC:26113ENSG0000020485260986312q24.11tectonic family member 121725307[PMID]_20301500[PMID]
TCTN2Disease-causing germline mutation(s) inAssessedHGNC:25774ENSG0000016877861384612q24.31tectonic family member 221565611[PMID]
TCTN3Disease-causing germline mutation(s) inAssessedHGNC:24519ENSG0000011997761384710q24.1tectonic family member 322883145[PMID]
TMEM237Disease-causing germline mutation(s) inAssessedHGNC:14432ENSG000001557556144232q33.1transmembrane protein 23722693042[PMID]_22152675[PMID]
TMEM67Disease-causing germline mutation(s) inAssessedHGNC:28396ENSG000001649536098848q22.1transmembrane protein 6717160906[PMID]
TOGARAM1Disease-causing germline mutation(s) inAssessedHGNC:19959ENSG0000019871861761814q21.2TOG array regulator of axonemal microtubules 132453716[PMID]
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Prevalence and incidence

4 records
TypeClassValueAreaQualificationValidationSource
Point prevalence1-9 / 1 000 0000.47 / 100 000ItalyValue and classValidated31969461[PMID]
Prevalence at birth1-9 / 100 0001.6666 / 100 000WorldwideValue and classValidated35860112[PMID]
Point prevalenceUnknown—WorldwideClass onlyValidated35860112[PMID]_ORPHANET
Prevalence at birth1-9 / 100 0005 / 100 000SpainValue and classValidated34308544[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

37 annotations · validated 2016-06-01
HPOTerm (as annotated by Orphanet)Diagnostic
Very frequent (99-80%)
HP:0002793Abnormal pattern of respiration
HP:0002104Apnea
HP:0001251Ataxia
HP:0001320Cerebellar vermis hypoplasia
HP:0002876Episodic tachypnea
HP:0001263Global developmental delay
HP:0001252Hypotonia
HP:0001249Intellectual disability
HP:0000657Oculomotor apraxia
Frequent (79-30%)
HP:0004422Biparietal narrowing
HP:0008872Feeding difficulties in infancy
HP:0001288Gait disturbance
HP:0000276Long face
HP:0000639Nystagmus
Occasional (29-5%)
HP:0030680Abnormal cardiovascular system morphology
HP:0003312Abnormal form of the vertebral bodies
HP:0002269Abnormality of neuronal migration
HP:0000864Abnormality of the hypothalamus-pituitary axis
HP:0002251Aganglionic megacolon
HP:0000463Anteverted nares
HP:0007370Aplasia/Hypoplasia of the corpus callosum
HP:0002084Encephalocele
HP:0001829Foot polydactyly
HP:0001161Hand polydactyly
HP:0002553Highly arched eyebrow
HP:0000238Hydrocephalus
HP:0000612Iris coloboma
HP:0000369Low-set ears
HP:0000202Orofacial cleft
HP:0002126Polymicrogyria
HP:0000426Prominent nasal bridge
HP:0000508Ptosis
HP:0002650Scoliosis
HP:0001250Seizure
HP:0001696Situs inversus totalis
HP:0000486Strabismus
HP:0001337Tremor

Run the differential on the 9 obligate / very frequent terms

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Sources for this card