raremaprare-disease reference indexOrphadata 2026-06-23 · HPO 2026-09-01
ORPHA:79101

Hyperprolinemia type 2

Synonyms: Delta-1-pyrroline-5-carboxylate dehydrogenase deficiency

Type
Disease
Group
Disorder
Inheritance
Autosomal recessive
Age of onset
All ages
Status
active

Hyperprolinemia type 2 is an autosomal recessive proline metabolism disorder due to pyroline-5-carboxylate dehydrogenase deficiency. The condition is often benign but clinical signs may include seizures, intellectual deficit and mild developmental delay.

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Names in Orphadata languages

12 of 12 languages
LangNameSynonyms
enHyperprolinemia type 2Delta-1-pyrroline-5-carboxylate dehydrogenase deficiency
frHyperprolinémie type 2Déficit en 1-pyrroline-5-carboxylate déshydrogénase
deHyperprolinämie Typ 2Delta-1-Pyrrolin-5-Carboxylat-Dehydrogenase-Mangel · Pyrrolincarboxylsäure-Dehydrogenasemangel
esHiperprolinemia tipo 2
itIperprolinemia, tipo 2Deficit di delta1-pirrolina-5-carbossilato deidrogenasi
nlHyperprolinemie type 2Deficiëntie van delta-1-pyrroline-5-carboxylaatdehydrogenase
ptHiperprolinemia tipo IIDeficiência de delta1-pirrolina-5-carboxilato desidrogenase
plHiperprolinemia typu 2Niedobór dehydrogenazy delta 1-pirolino-5-karboksylanu
csHyperprolinémie typu IIDeficit delta-1-pyrrolin-5-karboxylát dehydrogenázy
ukГіперпролінемія, тип 2Дефіцит дельта-1-піролін-5-карбоксилатдегідрогенази
zh高脯氨酸血症2型δ-1-吡咯啉-5-羧酸脱氢酶缺乏症
trHiperprolinemi tip 2Delta-1-pirolin-5- karboksilat dehidrogenaz eksikliği

Definition in:

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Cross-references

qualifier = Orphanet mapping relation
SourceCodeQualifierICD relationValidation
OMIM239510Evalidated
ICD-10E72.5NTBTattributedvalidated
ICD-115C50.8NTBTindexvalidated
MONDO0009401Evalidated
MeSHC538385Evalidated
UMLSC2931835Evalidated
GARD6710Evalidated
MedDRA10058514Evalidated

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
ALDH4A1Disease-causing germline mutation(s) inAssessedHGNC:406ENSG000001594236068111p36.13aldehyde dehydrogenase 4 family member A19700195[PMID]
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Prevalence and incidence

1 record
TypeClassValueAreaQualificationValidationSource
Point prevalenceUnknown—WorldwideClass onlyNot yet validatedORPHANET

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

51 annotations · validated 2021-09-28
HPOTerm (as annotated by Orphanet)Diagnostic
Very frequent (99-80%)
HP:0012379Abnormal enzyme/coenzyme activity
HP:0002921Abnormality of the cerebrospinal fluid
HP:0000708Atypical behavior
HP:0001263Global developmental delay
HP:0003080Hydroxyprolinuria
HP:0008358Hyperprolinemia
HP:0012402Increased urine alpha-ketoglutarate concentration
HP:0001249Intellectual disability
HP:0003137Prolinuria
HP:0001250Seizure
Frequent (79-30%)
HP:0012432Chronic fatigue
HP:0000750Delayed speech and language development
HP:0011199EEG with generalized sharp slow waves
HP:0003546Exercise intolerance
HP:0002197Generalized-onset seizure
HP:0003348Hyperalaninemia
HP:0002154Hyperglycinemia
HP:0002922Increased CSF protein concentration
HP:0003394Muscle spasm
HP:0008326Reduced circulating vitamin B6 level
HP:0002360Sleep abnormality
HP:0002317Unsteady gait
Occasional (29-5%)
HP:0002027Abdominal pain
HP:0000496Abnormality of eye movement
HP:0000718Aggressive behavior
HP:0000739Anxiety
HP:0001284Areflexia
HP:0010819Atonic seizure
HP:0000729Autistic behavior
HP:0001289Confusion
HP:0000716Depression
HP:0002014Diarrhea
HP:0002936Distal sensory impairment
HP:0012534Dysesthesia
HP:0002015Dysphagia
HP:0011152Early onset absence seizures
HP:0001298Encephalopathy
HP:0002373Febrile seizure (within the age range of 3 months to 6 years)
HP:0011968Feeding difficulties
HP:0000738Hallucinations
HP:0002490Increased CSF lactate
HP:0011342Mild global developmental delay
HP:0003326Myalgia
HP:0000597Ophthalmoparesis
HP:0009830Peripheral neuropathy
HP:0001345Psychotic mentation
HP:0000083Renal insufficiency
HP:0000736Short attention span
HP:0009088Speech articulation difficulties
HP:0002133Status epilepticus
HP:0000511Vertical supranuclear gaze palsy

Run the differential on the 10 obligate / very frequent terms

Annotation source: 24173411[PMID]_22516612[PMID]_31884946[PMID]_24931297[PMID]

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Sources for this card