raremaprare-disease reference indexOrphadata 2026-06-23 · HPO 2026-09-01
ORPHA:800

Schwartz-Jampel syndrome

Synonyms: Aberfeld syndrome · Burton skeletal dysplasia · Burton syndrome · Catel-Hempel syndrome · Dysostosis enchondralis metaepiphysaria, Catel-Hempel type · Myotonic chondrodystrophy · Myotonic myopathy, dwarfism, chondrodystrophy, ocular and facial anomalies · Osteochondromuscular dystrophy · SJS · SJS1 · Schwartz-Jampel syndrome type 1 · Schwartz-Jampel-Aberfeld syndrome

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

A rare, genetic neuromuscular disease characterized by permanent myotonia, mask-like facies (with blepharospasm, narrow palpebral fissures, small mouth with pursed lips and puckered chin) , and chondrodysplasia (variably manifesting with short stature, pectus carinatum, kyphoscoliosis, bowing of long bones, epiphyseal, metaphyseal, and hip dysplasia).

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Names in Orphadata languages

12 of 12 languages
LangNameSynonyms
enSchwartz-Jampel syndromeAberfeld syndrome · Burton skeletal dysplasia · Burton syndrome · Catel-Hempel syndrome · Dysostosis enchondralis metaepiphysaria, Catel-Hempel type · Myotonic chondrodystrophy · Myotonic myopathy, dwarfism, chondrodystrophy, ocular and facial anomalies · Osteochondromuscular dystrophy · SJS · SJS1 · Schwartz-Jampel syndrome type 1 · Schwartz-Jampel-Aberfeld syndrome
frSyndrome de Schwartz-JampelDysplasie squelettique de Burton · Dystrophie ostéo-chondro-musculaire · Myotonie chondrodystrophique · Syndrome d'Aberfeld · Syndrome de Burton · Syndrome de Catel-Hempel · Syndrome de Schwartz-Jampel type 1 · Syndrome de Schwartz-Jampel-Aberfeld
deSchwartz-Jampel-SyndromAberfeld-Syndrom · Burton Skelettdysplasie · Burton-Syndrom · Catel-Hempel-Syndrom · Chondrodystrophie, myotone · Dysostosis enchondralis metaepiphysaria vom Catel-Hempel Typ · Osteo-chondro-muskuläre Dystrophie · SJS · SJS1 · Schwartz-Jampel-Aberfeld-Syndrom · Schwartz-Jampel-Syndrom Typ 1
esSíndrome de Schwartz-JampelCondrodistrofia miotónica · Disostosis endocondral metaepifisaria tipo Catel-Hempel · Displasia esquelética de Burton · Distrofia osteocondromuscular · Miopatía miotónica, enanismo, condrodistrofia, anomalías oculares y faciales · SJS · SJS1 · Síndrome de Aberfeld · Síndrome de Burton · Síndrome de Catel-Hempel · Síndrome de Schwartz-Jampel tipo 1 · Síndrome de Schwartz-Jampel-Aberfeld
itSindrome di Schwartz-JampelCondrodistrofia miotonica · Disostosi encondrale metaepifisaria, tipo Catel-Hempel · Displasia scheletrica di Burton · Distrofia osteo-condro-muscolare · Miopatia miotonica - nanismo - condrodisplasia - anomalie oculari e facciali · SJS · SJS1 · Sindrome di Aberfeld · Sindrome di Burton · Sindrome di Catel-Hempel · Sindrome di Schwartz-Jampel, tipo 1 · Sindrome di Schwartz-Jampel-Aberfeld
nlSyndroom van Schwartz-JampelDysostosis enchondralis metaepiphysaria, Catel-Hempel-type · Myotone chondrodystrofie · Myotone myopathie, dwerggroei, chondrodystrofie, oculaire en faciale anomalieën · Osteochondromusculaire dystrofie · SJS · SJS1 · Skeletdysplasie van Burton · Syndroom van Aberfeld · Syndroom van Burton · Syndroom van Catel-Hempel · Syndroom van Schwartz-Jampel type 1 · Syndroom van Schwartz-Jampel-Aberfeld
ptSíndrome Schwartz-JampelCondrodistrofia miotónica
plZespół Schwartza i JampelaChoroba Burtona · Chrzęstna dysostoza metaepifizealna, typu Catela i Hempela · Dysplazja szkieletowa Burtona · Dystrofia kostno-chrzęstno-mięśniowa · Miopatia miotoniczna, karłowatość, chondrodystrofia, anomalie oka i twarzy · Miotoniczna chondrodystrofia · SJS · SJS1 · Zespół Aberfelda · Zespół Burtona · Zespół Catela i Hempela · Zespół Schwartza i Jampela typu 1 · Zespół Schwartza, Jampela i Aberfelda
csSchwartzův-Jampelův syndromBurtonova skeletální dysplázie · Myotonická chondrodystrofie · Osteochondromuskulární dystrofie · SJS · SJS1 · Aberfeldův syndrom · Burtonův syndrom · Catelův-Hempelův syndrom · Dysostosis enchondralis metaepiphysaria, Catelův-Hempelův typ · Myotonická myopatie, trpaslictví, chondrodystrofie, anomálie očí a tváře · Schwartzův-Jampelův syndrom 1. typu · Schwartzův-Jampelův-Aberfeldův syndrom · Schwartz-Jampelův syndrom · Catel-Hempelův syndrom · Dysostosis enchondralis metaepiphysaria, Catel-Hempelův typ · Schwartz-Jampelův syndrom 1. typu · Schwartz-Jampel-Aberfeldův syndrom
ukСиндром Шварца-ЯмпеляСиндром Аберфельда · Скелетна дисплазія Бертона · Синдром Бертона · Синдром Кателя-Гемпеля · Дизостоз енхондральної метаепіфізарії, тип Кателя-Гемпеля · Міотонічна хондродистрофія · Міотонічна міопатія, карликовість, хондродистрофія, очні та лицьові аномалії · Остеохондро-мязова дистрофія · Синдром Шварца-Ямпеля, тип 1 · Синдром Шварца-Ямпеля-Аберфельда · SJS · SJS1
zhSchwartz-Jampel综合征肌强直性肌病-侏儒-软骨营养不良-眼面畸形
trSchwartz-Jampel SendromuSJS · SJS1 · Burton sendromu · Aberfeld sendromu · Catel-Hempel sendromu · Burton iskelet displazisi · Miyotonik kondrodistrofi · Osteokondrokas distrofi · Schwartz-Jampel sendromu tip 1 · Schwartz-Jampel-Aberfeld sendromu · Disostoz enkondralis metaepifizarya, Catel-Hempel tipi · Miyotonik miyopati, cücelik, kondrodistrofi, oküler ve fasiyal anomalileri

Definition in:

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Cross-references

qualifier = Orphanet mapping relation
SourceCodeQualifierICD relationValidation
OMIM255800Evalidated
ICD-10G71.1NTBTattributedvalidated
ICD-10Q78.8NTBTindexvalidated
ICD-118C71.1Especificvalidated
MONDO0009717Evalidated
UMLSC0036391Evalidated
GARD250Evalidated
MedDRA10082378Evalidated

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 (7):

No children.

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Genes

1 direct
GeneAssociationStatusHGNCEnsemblOMIMLocusNameSource of validation
HSPG2Disease-causing germline mutation(s) (loss of function) inAssessedHGNC:5273ENSG000001427981424611p36.12heparan sulfate proteoglycan 219367640[PMID]
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Prevalence and incidence

2 records
TypeClassValueAreaQualificationValidationSource
Cases/families129 casesWorldwideCase(s)Validated26436077[PMID]
Point prevalence<1 / 1 000 000—WorldwideClass onlyValidatedORPHANET_26436077[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

112 annotations · validated 2016-06-01
HPOTerm (as annotated by Orphanet)Diagnostic
Very frequent (99-80%)
HP:0000944Abnormal metaphysis morphology
HP:0005930Abnormality of epiphysis morphology
HP:0002804Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita
HP:0006487Bowing of the long bones
HP:0003457EMG abnormality
HP:0012544Elevated circulating aldolase concentration
HP:0003236Elevated circulating creatine kinase concentration
HP:0000232Everted lower lip vermilion
HP:0000293Full cheeks
HP:0001288Gait disturbance
HP:0002857Genu valgum
HP:0001385Hip dysplasia
HP:0001276Hypertonia
HP:0001249Intellectual disability
HP:0001387Joint stiffness
HP:0010508Metatarsus valgus
HP:0002983Micromelia
HP:0002486Myotonia
HP:0000160Narrow mouth
HP:0001763Pes planus
HP:0000358Posteriorly rotated ears
HP:0000205Pursed lips
HP:0004322Short stature
HP:0002652Skeletal dysplasia
HP:0000211Trismus
HP:0000505Visual impairment
Frequent (79-30%)
HP:0000534Abnormal eyebrow morphology
HP:0000600Abnormality of the pharynx
HP:0001620Abnormally high-pitched voice
HP:0100569Abnormally ossified vertebrae
HP:0000581Blepharophimosis
HP:0000518Cataract
HP:0002673Coxa valga
HP:0002812Coxa vara
HP:0012368Flat face
HP:0005830Flexion contracture of toe
HP:0000218High palate
HP:0003273Hip contracture
HP:0003307Hyperlordosis
HP:0001265Hyporeflexia
HP:0002808Kyphosis
HP:0000298Mask-like facies
HP:0000347Micrognathia
HP:0003198Myopathy
HP:0000545Myopia
HP:0000939Osteoporosis
HP:0000396Overfolded helix
HP:0000768Pectus carinatum
HP:0000926Platyspondyly
HP:0000426Prominent nasal bridge
HP:0000508Ptosis
HP:0002650Scoliosis
HP:0000470Short neck
HP:0003044Shoulder flexion contracture
HP:0003712Skeletal muscle hypertrophy
HP:0003306Spinal rigidity
HP:0000486Strabismus
HP:0001621Weak voice
HP:0001239Wrist flexion contracture
Occasional (29-5%)
HP:0000772Abnormal rib morphology
HP:0010978Abnormality of immune system physiology
HP:0002167Abnormality of speech or vocalization
HP:0000069Abnormality of the ureter
HP:0000079Abnormality of the urinary system
HP:0100795Abnormally straight spine
HP:0000739Anxiety
HP:0008056Aplasia/Hypoplasia affecting the eye
HP:0002104Apnea
HP:0011675Arrhythmia
HP:0007018Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
HP:0000643Blepharospasm
HP:0004326Cachexia
HP:0000175Cleft palate
HP:0001522Death in infancy
HP:0004325Decreased body weight
HP:0008734Decreased testicular size
HP:0002750Delayed skeletal maturation
HP:0000689Dental malocclusion
HP:0009743Distichiasis
HP:0001618Dysphonia
HP:0001083Ectopia lentis
HP:0003042Elbow dislocation
HP:0008872Feeding difficulties in infancy
HP:0002230Generalized hirsutism
HP:0000316Hypertelorism
HP:0011001Increased bone mineral density
HP:0000023Inguinal hernia
HP:0000737Irritability
HP:0001601Laryngomalacia
HP:0007740Long eyelashes in irregular rows
HP:0000343Long philtrum
HP:0000294Low anterior hairline
HP:0002047Malignant hyperthermia
HP:0000252Microcephaly
HP:0000482Microcornea
HP:0001324Muscle weakness
HP:0003326Myalgia
HP:0000787Nephrolithiasis
HP:0100612Odontogenic neoplasm
HP:0000767Pectus excavatum
HP:0001561Polyhydramnios
HP:0001557Prenatal movement abnormality
HP:0003179Protrusio acetabuli
HP:0002092Pulmonary arterial hypertension
HP:0002093Respiratory insufficiency
HP:0003202Skeletal muscle atrophy
HP:0000912Sprengel anomaly
HP:0011069Supernumerary tooth
HP:0001762Talipes equinovarus
HP:0100813Testicular torsion
HP:0001537Umbilical hernia
HP:0002645Wormian bones

Run the differential on the 12 obligate / very frequent terms

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Sources for this card