raremaprare-disease reference indexOrphadata 2026-06-23 · HPO 2026-09-01
ORPHA:567

22q11.2 deletion syndrome

Synonyms: 22q11DS · CATCH 22 · Cayler cardiofacial syndrome · Conotruncal anomaly face syndrome · DiGeorge sequence · DiGeorge syndrome · Microdeletion 22q11.2 · Monosomy 22q11 · Sedlackova syndrome · Shprintzen syndrome · Takao syndrome · Velocardiofacial syndrome

Type
Malformation syndrome
Group
Disorder
Inheritance
Autosomal dominant
Age of onset
All ages
Status
active

A rare chromosomal anomaly which causes a congenital malformation disorder that is typically characterized by cardiac defects, palatal anomalies, facial dysmorphism, developmental delay and immune deficiency.

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Names in Orphadata languages

12 of 12 languages
LangNameSynonyms
en22q11.2 deletion syndrome22q11DS · CATCH 22 · Cayler cardiofacial syndrome · Conotruncal anomaly face syndrome · DiGeorge sequence · DiGeorge syndrome · Microdeletion 22q11.2 · Monosomy 22q11 · Sedlackova syndrome · Shprintzen syndrome · Takao syndrome · Velocardiofacial syndrome
frSyndrome de délétion 22q11.222q11DS · CATCH 22 · Microdélétion 22q11.2 · Monosomie 22q11 · Syndrome cardio-facial de Cayler · Syndrome de DiGeorge · Syndrome de Sedlackova · Syndrome de Shprintzen · Syndrome de Takao · Syndrome des anomalies conotroncales et de la face · Syndrome vélo-cardio-facial · Séquence de DiGeorge
de22q11.2-Deletionssyndrom22q11DS · CATCH 22 · Cayler kardiofaziales Syndrom · DS22q11 · Di George-Syndrom · DiGeorge-Sequenz · Mikrodeletion 22q11.2 · Monosomie 22q11 · Sedlackova-Syndrom · Sphrintzen-Syndrom · Syndrom der konotrunkalen Anomalie mit Gesichtsdysmorphie · Takao-Syndrom · Velokardiofaziales Syndrom
esSíndrome de deleción 22q11.222q11DS · CATCH 22 · Microdeleción 22q11.2 · Monosomía 22q11 · Secuencia de DiGeorge · Síndrome cardiofacial de Cayler · Síndrome de DiGeorge · Síndrome de Sedlackova · Síndrome de Shprintzen · Síndrome de Takao · Síndrome facial con anomalía conotruncal · Síndrome velocardiofacial
itSindrome da delezione 22q11.222q11DS · CATCH 22 · Microdelezione 22q11.2 · Monosomia 22q11 · Sequenza di DiGeorge · Sindrome cardiofacciale di Cayler · Sindrome da anomalie facciali e troncoconali · Sindrome di DiGeorge · Sindrome di Sedlackova · Sindrome di Shprintzen · Sindrome di Takao · Sindrome velo-cardio-facciale
nl22q11.2-deletiesyndroom22q11DS · CATCH 22 · Cardiofaciaal syndroom van Cayler · Conotruncale en aangezichtsanomalie-syndroom · DiGeorge-sequentie · Microdeletie 22q11.2 · Monosomie 22q11 · Syndroom van DiGeorge · Syndroom van Sedlackova · Syndroom van Shprintzen · Syndroom van Takao · VCFS · Velocardiofaciaal syndroom
ptSíndrome de deleção 22q11.2CATCH 22 · Síndrome DiGeorge · Síndrome Shprintzen · Síndrome velocardiofacial
plZespół delecji 22q11.222q11DS · CATCH 22 · Mikrodelecja 22q11.2 · Monosomia 22q11 · Sekwencja DiGeorge · Zespół CTAFS (Conotruncal anomaly face syndrome) · Zespół DiGeorge · Zespół podniebienno-sercowo-twarzowy · Zespół Sedlackova · Zespół sercowo-twarzowy Cayler · Zespół Shprintzena · Zespół Takao
csMikrodeleční syndrom 22q11.222q11DS · CATCH 22 · Kardiofaciální syndrom · DiGeorgeova sekvence · Mikrodelece 22q11.2 · Monozomie 22q11 · Velokardiofaciální syndrom · Caylerův syndrom · Syndrom konotrunkální anomálie obličeje · DiGeorgeův syndrom · Syndrom Sedláčkové · Shprintzenův syndrom · Takaův syndrom
ukСиндром делеції 22q11.222q11DS · CATCH 22 · Кардіофасціальний синдром Кейлера · Синдром конотранкальної аномалії обличчя · Послідовність Ді Джорджи · Синдром Ді Джорджи · Мікроделеція 22q11.2 · Моносомія 22q11 · Синдром Седлачкова · Синдром Шпрінцена · Синдром Такао · Велокардіофасціальний синдром
zh22q11.2缺失综合征圆锥动脉干异常-面综合征
tr22q11.2 delesyon sendromu22q11DS · CATCH 22 · Monozomi 22q11 · Takao sendromu · DiGeorge dizisi · DiGeorge sendromu · Sedlackova sendromu · Shprintzen sendromu · Mikrodelesyon 22q11.2 · Velokardiyofasiyal sendrom · Cayler kardiyofasiyal sendrom · Konotrunkal anomali yüz sendromu

Definition in:

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Cross-references

qualifier = Orphanet mapping relation
SourceCodeQualifierICD relationValidation
OMIM125520BTNTvalidated
OMIM188400BTNTvalidated
OMIM192430BTNTvalidated
ICD-10D82.1Especificvalidated
ICD-11LD44.N0Especificvalidated
MONDO0018923Evalidated
MeSHD004062Evalidated
UMLSC0012236Evalidated
GARD10299Evalidated
MedDRA10012979Evalidated

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 (12):

No children.

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Genes

10 direct
GeneAssociationStatusHGNCEnsemblOMIMLocusNameSource of validation
TBX1Disease-causing germline mutation(s) inAssessedHGNC:11592ENSG0000018405860205422q11.21T-box transcription factor 114585638[PMID]
JMJD1CModifying germline mutation inAssessedHGNC:12313ENSG0000017198860450310q21.3jumonji domain containing 1C26608785[PMID]
RREB1Modifying germline mutation inAssessedHGNC:10449ENSG000001247826022096p24.3ras responsive element binding protein 126608785[PMID]
SEC24CModifying germline mutation inAssessedHGNC:10705ENSG0000017698660718510q22.2SEC24 homolog C, COPII component26608785[PMID]
ARVCFRole in the phenotype ofAssessedHGNC:728ENSG0000009988960226922q11.21ARVCF delta catenin family member
COMTRole in the phenotype ofAssessedHGNC:2228ENSG0000009301011679022q11.21catechol-O-methyltransferase23992923[PMID]
GP1BBRole in the phenotype ofAssessedHGNC:4440ENSG0000020361813872022q11.21glycoprotein Ib platelet subunit beta
HIRARole in the phenotype ofAssessedHGNC:4916ENSG0000010008460023722q11.21histone cell cycle regulator15177686[PMID]
TBX1Role in the phenotype ofAssessedHGNC:11592ENSG0000018405860205422q11.21T-box transcription factor 1
UFD1Role in the phenotype ofAssessedHGNC:12520ENSG0000007001060175422q11.21ubiquitin recognition factor in ER associated degradation 1
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Prevalence and incidence

6 records
TypeClassValueAreaQualificationValidationSource
Prevalence at birth1-9 / 100 0009.6 / 100 000EuropeValue and classValidatedEUROCAT European surveillance of congenital anomalies 2005-2012[OTHER]
Prevalence at birth1-5 / 10 00010.3 / 100 000FranceValue and classNot yet validated8863171[PMID]
Prevalence at birth1-5 / 10 00037.5 / 100 000WorldwideValue and classNot yet validated21570089[PMID]_ORPHANET
Prevalence at birth1-5 / 10 00016.8 / 100 000United StatesValue and classValidated12837874[PMID]
Point prevalenceUnknown—WorldwideClass onlyNot yet validatedORPHANET
Point prevalence1-5 / 10 000—EuropeClass onlyValidatedEuropean Medicines Agency 2019[OTHER]

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

131 annotations · validated 2024-01-19
HPOTerm (as annotated by Orphanet)Diagnostic
Very frequent (99-80%)
HP:0012303Abnormal aortic arch morphology
HP:0030680Abnormal cardiovascular system morphology
HP:0001999Abnormal facial shape
HP:0001641Abnormal pulmonary valve morphology
HP:0000600Abnormality of the pharynx
HP:0002381Aphasia
HP:0001631Atrial septal defect
HP:0000414Bulbous nose
HP:0000175Cleft palate
HP:0000405Conductive hearing impairment
HP:0000286Epicanthus
HP:0001611Hypernasal speech
HP:0000778Hypoplasia of the thymus
HP:0001252Hypotonia
HP:0002721Immunodeficiency
HP:0000369Low-set ears
HP:0002691Platybasia
HP:0000426Prominent nasal bridge
HP:0000506Telecanthus
HP:0001636Tetralogy of Fallot
HP:0001660Truncus arteriosus
HP:0000582Upslanted palpebral fissure
HP:0001629Ventricular septal defect
HP:0000431Wide nasal bridge
Frequent (79-30%)
HP:0000492Abnormal eyelid morphology
HP:0000929Abnormal skull morphology
HP:0011840Abnormality of T cell physiology
HP:0000164Abnormality of the dentition
HP:0100765Abnormality of the tonsils
HP:0001061Acne
HP:0012732Anorectal anomaly
HP:0000739Anxiety
HP:0001166Arachnodactyly
HP:0007018Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
HP:0000670Carious teeth
HP:0000389Chronic otitis media
HP:0002019Constipation
HP:0011496Corneal neovascularization
HP:0001263Global developmental delay
HP:0000365Hearing impairment
HP:0002901Hypocalcemia
HP:0000829Hypoparathyroidism
HP:0001256Intellectual disability, mild
HP:0000276Long face
HP:0000343Long philtrum
HP:0000272Malar flattening
HP:0002435Meningocele
HP:0003326Myalgia
HP:0000396Overfolded helix
HP:0000627Posterior embryotoxon
HP:0000508Ptosis
HP:0000089Renal hypoplasia
HP:0002650Scoliosis
HP:0001051Seborrheic dermatitis
HP:0000470Short neck
HP:0004322Short stature
HP:0000385Small earlobe
HP:0001328Specific learning disability
HP:0001281Tetany
Occasional (29-5%)
HP:0001646Abnormal aortic valve morphology
HP:0002101Abnormal lung lobation
HP:0000765Abnormal thorax morphology
HP:0000682Abnormality of dental enamel
HP:0000130Abnormality of the uterus
HP:0001872Abnormality of thrombocytes
HP:0002251Aganglionic megacolon
HP:0002023Anal atresia
HP:0002139Arrhinencephaly
HP:0001369Arthritis
HP:0002099Asthma
HP:0100750Atelectasis
HP:0000708Atypical behavior
HP:0000717Autism
HP:0002960Autoimmunity
HP:0007302Bipolar affective disorder
HP:0002607Bowel incontinence
HP:0000518Cataract
HP:0000453Choanal atresia
HP:0001081Cholelithiasis
HP:0006510Chronic pulmonary obstruction
HP:0000028Cryptorchidism
HP:0000716Depression
HP:0000494Downslanted palpebral fissures
HP:0001508Failure to thrive
HP:0008872Feeding difficulties in infancy
HP:0001829Foot polydactyly
HP:0002020Gastroesophageal reflux
HP:0002239Gastrointestinal hemorrhage
HP:0000501Glaucoma
HP:0001161Hand polydactyly
HP:0000238Hydrocephalus
HP:0000316Hypertelorism
HP:0100735Hypertensive crisis
HP:0000836Hyperthyroidism
HP:0001053Hypopigmented skin patches
HP:0000047Hypospadias
HP:0000821Hypothyroidism
HP:0000023Inguinal hernia
HP:0001249Intellectual disability
HP:0002566Intestinal malrotation
HP:0001511Intrauterine growth retardation
HP:0001382Joint hypermobility
HP:0001601Laryngomalacia
HP:0000252Microcephaly
HP:0000347Micrognathia
HP:0000568Microphthalmia
HP:0005562Multiple renal cysts
HP:0011324Multiple suture craniosynostosis
HP:0000160Narrow mouth
HP:0001513Obesity
HP:0000648Optic atrophy
HP:0001300Parkinsonism
HP:0002999Patellar dislocation
HP:0001643Patent ductus arteriosus
HP:0000113Polycystic kidney dysplasia
HP:0001561Polyhydramnios
HP:0000979Purpura
HP:0001136Retinal arteriolar tortuosity
HP:0100753Schizophrenia
HP:0001250Seizure
HP:0000322Short philtrum
HP:0002414Spina bifida
HP:0001744Splenomegaly
HP:0000486Strabismus
HP:0001762Talipes equinovarus
HP:0001873Thrombocytopenia
HP:0011662Tricuspid atresia
HP:0000262Turricephaly
HP:0001537Umbilical hernia
HP:0002619Varicose veins
HP:0000076Vesicoureteral reflux

Run the differential on the 12 obligate / very frequent terms

Annotation source: 26056486[PMID]_20301696[PMID]_36729053[PMID]_36729052[PMID]

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Sources for this card