raremaprare-disease reference indexOrphadata 2026-06-23 · HPO 2026-09-01
ORPHA:488618

Transketolase deficiency

Synonyms: Short stature-developmental delay-congenital heart defect syndrome · TKT deficiency

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

A rare disorder of pentose phosphate metabolism characterized by developmental delay and intellectual disability, delayed or absent speech, short stature, and congenital heart defects (such as ventricular septal defect, atrial septal defect, and patent foramen ovale). Additional reported features include hypotonia, hyperactivity, stereotypic behavior, ophthalmologic abnormalities (bilateral cataract, uveitis, strabismus), hearing impairment, and variable facial dysmorphism, among others. Laboratory analysis shows elevated plasma and urinary polyols (erythritol, arabitol, and ribitol) and urinary sugar-phosphates (ribose-5-phosphate and xylulose/ribulose-5-phosphate).

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Names in Orphadata languages

12 of 12 languages
LangNameSynonyms
enTransketolase deficiencyShort stature-developmental delay-congenital heart defect syndrome · TKT deficiency
frDéficit en transketolaseDéficit en TKT · Syndrome de petite taille-retard de développement-cardiopathie congénitale
deTransketolase-MangelKleinwuchs-Entwicklungsverzögerung-kongenitaler Herzfehler-Syndrom · TK-Mangel
esDeficiencia de transcetolasaDeficiencia de TKT · Síndrome de talla baja-retraso del desarrollo-defectos cardíacos congénitos
itDeficit di transchetolasi
nlTransketolasedeficiëntieKleine gestalte - ontwikkelingsachterstand - congenitaal hartdefect-syndroom · TKT-deficiëntie
ptDéfice de transcetolase
plNiedobór transketolazy= en
csDeficit transketolázyDeficit TKT · Syndrom zahrnující malý vzrůst, opožděný vývoj a vrozenou srdeční vadu
ukДефіцит транскетолазиСиндром низькорослості - затримки розвитку - вродженої вади серця · Дефіцит ТКТ
zh转酮醇酶缺乏症身材矮小-发育迟缓-先天性心脏缺陷综合症
trTransketolaz eksikliğiTKT eksikliği · Kısa boy-gelişme geriliği-doğumsal kalp defekti sendromu

Definition in:

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Cross-references

qualifier = Orphanet mapping relation
SourceCodeQualifierICD relationValidation
OMIM617044Evalidated
ICD-10E74.8NTBTattributedvalidated
ICD-115C51.0NTBTattributedvalidated
MONDO0014881Evalidated
UMLSC1291328Evalidated

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 (6):

No children.

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Genes

1 direct
GeneAssociationStatusHGNCEnsemblOMIMLocusNameSource of validation
TKTDisease-causing germline mutation(s) inAssessedHGNC:11834ENSG000001639316067813p21.1transketolase27259054[PMID]
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Prevalence and incidence

2 records
TypeClassValueAreaQualificationValidationSource
Cases/families5 casesWorldwideCase(s)Validated27259054[PMID]
Point prevalence<1 / 1 000 000—WorldwideClass onlyValidatedORPHANET_27259054[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

27 annotations · validated 2020-01-10
HPOTerm (as annotated by Orphanet)Diagnostic
Very frequent (99-80%)
HP:0001627Abnormal heart morphology
HP:0025550Elevated circulating ribitol concentration
HP:0001263Global developmental delay
HP:0003508Proportionate short stature
Frequent (79-30%)
HP:0001344Absent speech
HP:0001631Atrial septal defect
HP:0007018Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
HP:0000518Cataract
HP:0000722Compulsive behaviors
HP:0000750Delayed speech and language development
HP:0001252Hypotonia
HP:0410072Increased level of ribose in urine
HP:0001256Intellectual disability, mild
HP:0000554Uveitis
HP:0001629Ventricular septal defect
Occasional (29-5%)
HP:0011686Abnormal coronary artery course
HP:0000733Abnormal repetitive mannerisms
HP:0000509Conjunctivitis
HP:0000365Hearing impairment
HP:0002240Hepatomegaly
HP:0001643Patent ductus arteriosus
HP:0001655Patent foramen ovale
HP:0000107Renal cyst
HP:0001051Seborrheic dermatitis
HP:0000869Secondary amenorrhea
HP:0100716Self-injurious behavior
HP:0100651Type I diabetes mellitus

Run the differential on the 4 obligate / very frequent terms

Annotation source: 27259054[PMID}

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