raremaprare-disease reference indexOrphadata 2026-06-23 · HPO 2026-09-01
ORPHA:782

Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome

Synonyms: Axenfeld syndrome · Rieger syndrome

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

Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome (ARS) is a generic term used to designate overlapping genetic disorders, in which the major physical condition is anterior segment dysgenesis of the eye. Patients with ARS may also present with multiple variable congenital anomalies.

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Names in Orphadata languages

12 of 12 languages
LangNameSynonyms
enAxenfeld-Rieger syndromeAxenfeld syndrome · Rieger syndrome
frSyndrome d'Axenfeld-RiegerSyndrome d'Axenfeld · Syndrome de Rieger
deAxenfeld-Rieger-SyndromAxenfeld-Syndrom · Rieger-Syndrom
esSíndrome de Axenfeld-RiegerSíndrome de Axenfeld · Síndrome de Rieger
itSindrome di Axenfeld-RiegerSindrome di Axenfeld · Sindrome di Rieger
nlSyndroom van Axenfeld-RiegerSyndroom van Axenfeld · Syndroom van Rieger
ptSíndrome Axenfeld-RiegerSíndrome Rieger
plZespół Axenfelda i RiegeraZespół Axenfelda · Zespół Riegera
csAxenfeldův-Riegerův syndromAxenfeldův syndrom · Riegerův syndrom · Axenfeld-Riegerův syndrom
ukСиндром Аксьонфельда-РігераСиндром Аксьонфельда · Синдром Рігера
zhAxenfeld-Rieger综合征Axenfeld 综合征
trAxenfeld-Rieger sendromuRieger sendromu · Axenfeld sendromu

Definition in:

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Cross-references

qualifier = Orphanet mapping relation
SourceCodeQualifierICD relationValidation
OMIM180500Evalidated
OMIM601499BTNTvalidated
OMIM602482BTNTvalidated
ICD-10Q13.8NTBTattributedvalidated
ICD-11LD2F.1YNTBTindexvalidated
MONDO0019187Evalidated
MeSHC535679Evalidated
UMLSC3495488Evalidated
GARD5701Evalidated
MedDRA10059255Evalidated

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.

Codes that Orphanet moved or referred to this one:

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Genes

3 direct
GeneAssociationStatusHGNCEnsemblOMIMLocusNameSource of validation
PITX2Disease-causing germline mutation(s) (gain of function) inAssessedHGNC:9005ENSG000001640936015424q25paired like homeodomain 219513095[PMID]
PITX2Disease-causing germline mutation(s) (loss of function) inAssessedHGNC:9005ENSG000001640936015424q25paired like homeodomain 219513095[PMID]
FOXC1Disease-causing germline mutation(s) inAssessedHGNC:3800ENSG000000545986010906p25.3forkhead box C119513095[PMID]
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Prevalence and incidence

1 record
TypeClassValueAreaQualificationValidationSource
Point prevalence1-9 / 1 000 0000.5 / 100 000EuropeValue and classValidated[EXPERT]

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

21 annotations · validated 2016-06-01
HPOTerm (as annotated by Orphanet)Diagnostic
Very frequent (99-80%)
HP:0000593Abnormal anterior chamber morphology
HP:0008053Aplasia/Hypoplasia of the iris
HP:0000627Posterior embryotoxon
Frequent (79-30%)
HP:0030680Abnormal cardiovascular system morphology
HP:0000232Everted lower lip vermilion
HP:0000501Glaucoma
HP:0000365Hearing impairment
HP:0011800Midface retrusion
Occasional (29-5%)
HP:0000864Abnormality of the hypothalamus-pituitary axis
HP:0002025Anal stenosis
HP:0005280Depressed nasal bridge
HP:0001510Growth delay
HP:0000316Hypertelorism
HP:0000668Hypodontia
HP:0000327Hypoplasia of the maxilla
HP:0000047Hypospadias
HP:0000691Microdontia
HP:0011220Prominent forehead
HP:0001582Redundant skin
HP:0000506Telecanthus
HP:0000431Wide nasal bridge

Run the differential on the 3 obligate / very frequent terms

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Sources for this card