raremaprare-disease reference indexOrphadata 2026-06-23 · HPO 2026-09-01
ORPHA:500055

Hao-Fountain syndrome due to 16p13.2 microdeletion

Synonyms: Chromosome 16p13.2 deletion syndrome · Del(16)(p13.2) · Monosomy 16p13.2

Type
Etiological subtype
Group
Subtype of disorder
Inheritance
Not applicable
Age of onset
Childhood, Infancy
Status
active

A partial deletion of the short arm of chromosome 16 characterized by developmental delay, intellectual disability, speech delay, autism spectrum disorder, epilepsy, hypogonadism, and hypotonia. The behavioral profile includes impulsivity, compulsivity, stubbornness, manipulative behaviors, temper tantrums, and aggressive behaviors.

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Names in Orphadata languages

12 of 12 languages
LangNameSynonyms
enHao-Fountain syndrome due to 16p13.2 microdeletionChromosome 16p13.2 deletion syndrome · Del(16)(p13.2) · Monosomy 16p13.2
frSyndrome Hao-Fountain due à la microdélétion 16p13.2Del(16)(p13.2) · Monosomie 16p13.2
deHao-Fountain-Syndrom durch Mikrodeletion 16p13.2Del(16)(p13.2)
esSíndrome de microdeleción 16p13.2Del(16)(p13.2) · Monosomía 16p13.2
itSindrome da microdelezione 16p13.2Del(16)(p13.2) · Monosomia 16p13.2
nl16p13.2-microdeletiesyndroomDel(16)(p13.2) · Monosomie 16p13.2
ptSíndrome Hao-Fountain por microdeleção 16p13.2Del(16)(p13.2) · Monossomia 16p13.2
plZespół mikrodelecji 16p13.2Del(16)(p13.2) · Monosomia 16p13.2
csMikrodeleční syndrom 16p13.2Del(16)(p13.2) · Monozomie 16p13.2
ukСиндром Хао-Фонтена внаслідок мікроделеції 16p13.2Синдром делеції хромосоми 16p13.2 · Del(16)(p13.2) · Моносомія 16p13.2
zh16p13.2微缺失综合征16p13.缺失
tr16p13.2 mikrodelesyon sendromuDel(16)(p13.2) · Monozomi 16p13.2

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Cross-references

qualifier = Orphanet mapping relation
SourceCodeQualifierICD relationValidation
OMIM616863NTBTvalidated
ICD-10Q93.5NTBTattributedvalidated
MONDO0100528Evalidated
UMLSC5680086Evalidated

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
USP7Role in the phenotype ofAssessedHGNC:12630ENSG0000018755560251916p13.2ubiquitin specific peptidase 726365382[PMID]
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Prevalence and incidence

2 records
TypeClassValueAreaQualificationValidationSource
Cases/families6 casesWorldwideCase(s)Validated26365382[PMID]
Point prevalence<1 / 1 000 000—WorldwideClass onlyValidatedORPHANET_26365382[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

53 annotations · validated 2020-01-16
HPOTerm (as annotated by Orphanet)Diagnostic
Very frequent (99-80%)
HP:0001999Abnormal facial shape
HP:0410263Brain imaging abnormality
HP:0000750Delayed speech and language development
HP:0001263Global developmental delay
Frequent (79-30%)
HP:0000718Aggressive behavior
HP:0002099Asthma
HP:0007018Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
HP:0000729Autistic behavior
HP:0012762Cerebral white matter atrophy
HP:0012450Chronic constipation
HP:0007082Dilated third ventricle
HP:0000565Esotropia
HP:0001508Failure to thrive
HP:0008872Feeding difficulties in infancy
HP:0001288Gait disturbance
HP:0002020Gastroesophageal reflux
HP:0000135Hypogonadism
HP:0002079Hypoplasia of the corpus callosum
HP:0001252Hypotonia
HP:0001249Intellectual disability
HP:0001319Neonatal hypotonia
HP:0001250Seizure
HP:0004322Short stature
Occasional (29-5%)
HP:0025160Abnormal temper tantrums
HP:0001344Absent speech
HP:0000248Brachycephaly
HP:0002028Chronic diarrhea
HP:0000028Cryptorchidism
HP:0001558Decreased fetal movement
HP:0001371Flexion contracture
HP:0000365Hearing impairment
HP:0001385Hip dysplasia
HP:0000238Hydrocephalus
HP:0100710Impulsivity
HP:0002808Kyphosis
HP:0000252Microcephaly
HP:0000054Micropenis
HP:0000545Myopia
HP:0000639Nystagmus
HP:0008770Obsessive-compulsive trait
HP:0025502Overweight
HP:0006970Periventricular leukomalacia
HP:0001357Plagiocephaly
HP:0002033Poor suck
HP:0004482Relative macrocephaly
HP:0002650Scoliosis
HP:0001773Short foot
HP:0012166Skin-picking
HP:0002360Sleep abnormality
HP:0010535Sleep apnea
HP:0200055Small hand
HP:0000486Strabismus
HP:0002119Ventriculomegaly

Run the differential on the 4 obligate / very frequent terms

Annotation source: 30679821[PMID]_26365382[PMID]

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Sources for this card