raremaprare-disease reference indexOrphadata 2026-06-23 · HPO 2026-09-01
ORPHA:697067

Global developmental delay-intellectual disability-microcephaly-short stature-brain iron accumulation syndrome

Synonyms: BCAS3-related neurodevelopmental disorder · Hengel-Maroofian-Schols syndrome

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

A rare multiple congenital anomalies/dysmorphic syndrome characterized by infancy/early childhood-onset severe global developmental delay (manifests mostly by delayed sitting and walking/inability to walk), severe intellectual disability with minimal or no speech, pyramidal signs (including lower limb spasticity, hyperreflexia, spastic gait and feet contractures), short stature, microcephaly and dysmorphic facial features (including a long face, strabismus, short philtrum, open mouth, full lips or everted lower lip and teeth abnormalities). Seizures and dystonic/dyskinetic movements may also be present in some patients.

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Names in Orphadata languages

9 of 12 languages
LangNameSynonyms
enGlobal developmental delay-intellectual disability-microcephaly-short stature-brain iron accumulation syndromeBCAS3-related neurodevelopmental disorder · Hengel-Maroofian-Schols syndrome
frSyndrome de retard global du développement-déficience intellectuelle-microcéphalie-petite taille-accumulation intracérébral de ferSyndrome de Hengel-Maroofian-Schols · Trouble neurologique du développement associé à BCAS3
deHengel-Maroofian-Schols-SyndromNeurologische Entwicklungsstörung, BCAS3-assoziierte · Syndromale globale Entwicklungsverzögerung mit Intelligenzminderung, Mikrozephalie, Kleinwuchs und Eisenakkumulation im Gehirn
esSíndrome de retraso global del desarrollo-discapacidad intelectual-microcefalia-talla baja con acúmulo cerebral de hierroSíndrome de Hengel-Maroofian-Schols · Trastorno del neurodesarrollo asociado a BCAS3
itSindrome ritardo dello sviluppo globale-disabilità intellettiva-microcefalia-bassa statura-accumulo di ferro nel cervelloSindrome di Hengel-Maroofian-Schols · Malattia del neurosviluppo correlata a BCAS3
nlAlgehele ontwikkelingsachterstand - intellectuele achterstand - microcefalie - kleine gestalte - accumulatie van ijzer in hersenen-syndroomBCAS3-gerelateerde neurologische ontwikkelingsstroonis · HEMARS · Syndroom van Hengel-Maroofian-Schols
ptBCAS3-related neurodevelopmental disorder
plGlobal developmental delay-intellectual disability-microcephaly-short stature-brain iron accumulation syndrome= en
csGlobal developmental delay-intellectual disability-microcephaly-short stature-brain iron accumulation syndrome= en

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Cross-references

qualifier = Orphanet mapping relation
SourceCodeQualifierICD relationValidation
OMIM619641Evalidated

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

1 direct
GeneAssociationStatusHGNCEnsemblOMIMLocusNameSource of validation
BCAS3Disease-causing germline mutation(s) inAssessedHGNC:14347ENSG0000014137660747017q23.2BCAS3 microtubule associated cell migration factor34022130[PMID]
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Prevalence and incidence

1 record
TypeClassValueAreaQualificationValidationSource
Point prevalenceUnknown—WorldwideClass onlyValidatedORPHANET

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

Orphanet has no HPO annotation for this code in this release.

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Sources for this card