raremaprare-disease reference indexOrphadata 2026-06-23 · HPO 2026-09-01
ORPHA:576

Mucolipidosis type II

Synonyms: I-cell disease · Mucolipidosis type II alpha/beta · N-acetylglucosamine 1-phosphotransferase deficiency

Type
Disease
Group
Disorder
Inheritance
Autosomal recessive
Age of onset
Antenatal, Neonatal
Status
active

A rare, severe form of mucolipidosis characterized by growth retardation, skeletal abnormalities (dysostosis multiplex, craniosynostosis, contractures of the joints and osteopenia), facial dysmorphism, stiff skin, obstructive airway, cardiomegaly and severe global developmental delay.

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Names in Orphadata languages

12 of 12 languages
LangNameSynonyms
enMucolipidosis type III-cell disease · Mucolipidosis type II alpha/beta · N-acetylglucosamine 1-phosphotransferase deficiency
frMucolipidose type IIDéficit en N-acétylglucosamine-1-phosphotransférase · Maladie des cellules à inclusions · Mucolipidose type II alpha/bêta
deMukolipidose Typ III-Zell-Krankheit · Mukolipidose Typ II alpha/beta · N-Acetylglukosamin-1-Phosphotransferase-Mangel
esMucolipidosis tipo IIDeficiencia de N-acetilglucosamina-1-fosforiltransferasa · Enfermedad de células I · Mucolipidosis tipo II alfa/beta
itMucolipidosi, tipo IIDeficit di N-acetilglucosamina-1-fosfotransferasi · Malattia delle cellule I
nlMucolipidose type IIN-acetylglucosamine 1-fosfotransferasedeficiëntie · I-cel ziekte · Mucolipidose type II alfa/bèta
ptMucolipidose tipo IIDeficiência de N-acetil-glucosamina 1-fosfotransferase · Doença de I-cell · Doença de células de inclusão
plMukolipidoza typu IINiedobór N-acetyloglukozamino-1-fosfotransferazy · Choroba "I-cell"
csMukolipidóza, typ IIDeficit N-acetylglukosamin-1-fosfotransferázy · I-cell disease · Nemoc I-buněk
ukМуколіпідоз, тип IIІ-клітинна хвороба · Муколіпідоз II типу альфа/бета · Дефіцит N-ацетилглюкозамін-1-фосфотрансферази
zh粘脂贮积症II型N-乙酰葡萄糖胺-1-磷酸转移酶缺乏症
trMukolipidoz tip III-hücre hastalığı · Mukolipidoz tip II alfa / beta · N-asetilglukozamin 1-fosfotransferaz eksikliği

Definition in:

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Cross-references

qualifier = Orphanet mapping relation
SourceCodeQualifierICD relationValidation
OMIM252500Evalidated
ICD-10E77.0NTBTinclusionvalidated
ICD-115C56.20NTBTindexvalidated
MONDO0009650Evalidated
MeSHC538602Evalidated
UMLSC0020725Evalidated
GARD6749Evalidated
MedDRA10072928Evalidated

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 (4):

No children.

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Genes

1 direct
GeneAssociationStatusHGNCEnsemblOMIMLocusNameSource of validation
GNPTABDisease-causing germline mutation(s) (loss of function) inAssessedHGNC:29670ENSG0000011167060784012q23.2N-acetylglucosamine-1-phosphate transferase subunits alpha and beta18425436[PMID]
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Prevalence and incidence

6 records
TypeClassValueAreaQualificationValidationSource
Prevalence at birth1-9 / 1 000 0000.34 / 100 000EuropeValue and classValidated10480370[PMID]_14685153[PMID]_ 25274184[PMID]_ORPHANET
Point prevalence<1 / 1 000 000—EuropeClass onlyValidatedORPHANET
Prevalence at birth1-9 / 1 000 0000.81 / 100 000PortugalValue and classValidated14685153[PMID]
Prevalence at birth1-9 / 1 000 0000.16 / 100 000NetherlandsValue and classValidated10480370[PMID]
Prevalence at birth<1 / 1 000 0000.05 / 100 000SwedenValue and classValidated25274184[PMID]
Prevalence at birth1-5 / 10 00016.2 / 100 000Specific populationValue and classValidated18190596[PMID]_1937486[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

63 annotations · validated 2020-02-10
HPOTerm (as annotated by Orphanet)Diagnostic
Very frequent (99-80%)
HP:0031650Abnormal atrioventricular valve physiology
HP:0030680Abnormal cardiovascular system morphology
HP:0000280Coarse facial features
HP:0002474Expressive language delay
HP:0000212Gingival overgrowth
HP:0001609Hoarse voice
HP:0001270Motor delay
HP:0008897Postnatal growth retardation
HP:0001538Protuberant abdomen
HP:0006596Restricted chest movement
HP:0004322Short stature
HP:0001072Thickened skin
HP:0001537Umbilical hernia
Frequent (79-30%)
HP:0001633Abnormal mitral valve morphology
HP:0045027Abnormality of the thoracic cavity
HP:0100543Cognitive impairment
HP:0000405Conductive hearing impairment
HP:0001363Craniosynostosis
HP:0005280Depressed nasal bridge
HP:0012368Flat face
HP:0002540Inability to walk
HP:0001376Limitation of joint mobility
HP:0001653Mitral regurgitation
HP:0000774Narrow chest
HP:0002870Obstructive sleep apnea
HP:0000388Otitis media
HP:0002465Poor speech
HP:0010444Pulmonary insufficiency
HP:0002091Restrictive ventilatory defect
Occasional (29-5%)
HP:0001646Abnormal aortic valve morphology
HP:0011314Abnormality of long bone morphology
HP:0001659Aortic regurgitation
HP:0012389Appendicular hypotonia
HP:0008936Axial hypotonia
HP:0001638Cardiomyopathy
HP:0006203Decreased movement range in interphalangeal joints
HP:0001540Diastasis recti
HP:0011359Dry hair
HP:0000286Epicanthus
HP:0002213Fine hair
HP:0001433Hepatosplenomegaly
HP:0003273Hip contracture
HP:0002827Hip dislocation
HP:0000023Inguinal hernia
HP:0006380Knee flexion contracture
HP:0002808Kyphosis
HP:0001712Left ventricular hypertrophy
HP:0006467Limited shoulder movement
HP:0006248Limited wrist movement
HP:0001562Oligohydramnios
HP:0001655Patent foramen ovale
HP:0005487Prominent metopic ridge
HP:0002205Recurrent respiratory infections
HP:0000586Shallow orbits
HP:0010307Stridor
HP:0001762Talipes equinovarus
HP:0007421Telangiectases of the cheeks
HP:0001824Weight loss
HP:0011364White hair
Very rare (<4-1%)
HP:0011471Gastrostomy tube feeding in infancy
HP:0004887Respiratory failure requiring assisted ventilation
HP:0000407Sensorineural hearing impairment
HP:0001744Splenomegaly

Run the differential on the 12 obligate / very frequent terms

Annotation source: 20301728[PMID]_31687257[PMID]

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