raremaprare-disease reference indexOrphadata 2026-06-23 · HPO 2026-09-01
ORPHA:818

Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome

Synonyms: 7-dehydrocholesterol reductase deficiency · RSH syndrome · SLOS

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

A rare genetic developmental disorder characterized by multiple congenital anomalies (pre- and postnatal growth retardation, microcephaly, male genital anomalies), intellectual disability, and behavioral problems.

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Names in Orphadata languages

12 of 12 languages
LangNameSynonyms
enSmith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome7-dehydrocholesterol reductase deficiency · RSH syndrome · SLOS
frSyndrome de Smith-Lemli-OpitzDéficit en 7-déhydrocholestérol réductase · SLOS · Syndrome RSH · Syndrome SLO
deSmith-Lemli-Opitz-Syndrom7-Dehydrocholesterinreduktase-Mangel · RSH-Syndrom
esSíndrome de Smith-Lemli-OpitzDeficiencia de 7-deshidrocolesterol-reductasa · SLOS · Síndrome RSH
itSindrome di Smith-Lemli-OpitzDeficit di 7-deidrocolesterolo reduttasi · SLOS · Sindrome RSH
nlSyndroom van Smith-Lemli-OpitzDeficiëntie van 7-dehydrocholesterolreductase · RSH-syndroom · SLOS
ptSíndrome Smith-Lemli-OpitzDeficiência de 7-desidrocolesterol redutase · SLOS · Síndrome RSH
plZespół Smitha, Lemliego i OpitzaNiedobór reduktazy 7-dehydrocholesterolu · SLOS · Zespół RSH
csSmithův-Lemliův-Opitzův syndromDeficit 7-dehydrocholesterol reduktázy · RHS syndrom · SLOS · Syndrom Smith-Lemli-Opitz · Smith-Lemli-Opitzův syndrom
ukСиндром Сміта-Лемлі-ОпітцаДефіцит 7-дегідрохолестеринредуктази · RSH-синдром · SLOS
zhSmith-Lemli-Opitz综合征7-脱氢胆固醇还原酶缺乏症
trSmith-Lemli-Opitz sendromuSLOS · RSH sendromu · 7-dehidrokolesterol redüktaz eksikliği

Definition in:

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Cross-references

qualifier = Orphanet mapping relation
SourceCodeQualifierICD relationValidation
OMIM270400Evalidated
ICD-10Q87.1NTBTinclusionvalidated
ICD-115C52.10NTBTindexvalidated
MONDO0010035Evalidated
MeSHD019082Evalidated
UMLSC0175694Evalidated
GARD5683Evalidated
MedDRA10078573Evalidated

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 (11):

No children.

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Genes

1 direct
GeneAssociationStatusHGNCEnsemblOMIMLocusNameSource of validation
DHCR7Disease-causing germline mutation(s) (loss of function) inAssessedHGNC:2860ENSG0000017289360285811q13.47-dehydrocholesterol reductase20301322[PMID]
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Prevalence and incidence

8 records
TypeClassValueAreaQualificationValidationSource
Prevalence at birth1-9 / 100 0003.7 / 100 000EuropeValue and classValidated[EXPERT]_10807690[PMID]
Prevalence at birth1-9 / 100 0001.7 / 100 000United KingdomValue and classValidated9678700[PMID]
Prevalence at birth1-9 / 100 0005.85 / 100 000SlovakiaValue and classValidated10678669[PMID]
Prevalence at birth1-9 / 100 0002.6 / 100 000CanadaValue and classNot yet validated7395908[PMID]_11471166[PMID]_15480380[PMID]
Prevalence at birth1-9 / 100 0002.65 / 100 000United StatesValue and classNot yet validated9024554[PMID]
Point prevalenceUnknown—WorldwideClass onlyNot yet validatedORPHANET
Prevalence at birth1-5 / 10 000—Czech RepublicClass onlyValidated10439210[PMID]_23059950[PMID]
Annual incidence1-9 / 100 0001.4314 / 100 000Korea, Republic ofValue and classValidated33836803[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

106 annotations · validated 2016-06-01
HPOTerm (as annotated by Orphanet)Diagnostic
Very frequent (99-80%)
HP:00046912-3 toe syndactyly
HP:0006482Abnormal dental morphology
HP:0007477Abnormal dermatoglyphics
HP:0000463Anteverted nares
HP:0010569Elevated 7-dehydrocholesterol
HP:0008872Feeding difficulties in infancy
HP:0002020Gastroesophageal reflux
HP:0001263Global developmental delay
HP:0001510Growth delay
HP:0001252Hypotonia
HP:0010880Increased nuchal translucency
HP:0001249Intellectual disability
HP:0000252Microcephaly
HP:0000347Micrognathia
HP:0004322Short stature
HP:0000431Wide nasal bridge
Frequent (79-30%)
HP:0030680Abnormal cardiovascular system morphology
HP:0002101Abnormal lung lobation
HP:0005916Abnormal metacarpal morphology
HP:0001600Abnormality of the larynx
HP:0000062Ambiguous genitalia
HP:0007360Aplasia/Hypoplasia of the cerebellum
HP:0001631Atrial septal defect
HP:0006695Atrioventricular canal defect
HP:0007018Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
HP:0000717Autism
HP:0004422Biparietal narrowing
HP:0000175Cleft palate
HP:0008665Clitoral hypertrophy
HP:0000028Cryptorchidism
HP:0000992Cutaneous photosensitivity
HP:0000965Cutis marmorata
HP:0001262Excessive daytime somnolence
HP:0000996Facial capillary hemangioma
HP:0000212Gingival overgrowth
HP:0002827Hip dislocation
HP:0008736Hypoplasia of penis
HP:0000047Hypospadias
HP:0001511Intrauterine growth retardation
HP:0000343Long philtrum
HP:0001561Polyhydramnios
HP:0001830Postaxial foot polydactyly
HP:0001162Postaxial hand polydactyly
HP:0000358Posteriorly rotated ears
HP:0009623Proximal placement of thumb
HP:0000508Ptosis
HP:0002089Pulmonary hypoplasia
HP:0002719Recurrent infections
HP:0100716Self-injurious behavior
HP:0000470Short neck
HP:0002360Sleep abnormality
HP:0002777Tracheal stenosis
HP:0001629Ventricular septal defect
HP:0002119Ventriculomegaly
HP:0006610Wide intermamillary distance
HP:0000154Wide mouth
Occasional (29-5%)
HP:0000499Abnormal eyelash morphology
HP:0003312Abnormal form of the vertebral bodies
HP:0100542Abnormal localization of kidney
HP:0000772Abnormal rib morphology
HP:0000682Abnormality of dental enamel
HP:0005264Abnormality of the gallbladder
HP:0006288Advanced eruption of teeth
HP:0002251Aganglionic megacolon
HP:0008056Aplasia/Hypoplasia affecting the eye
HP:0007370Aplasia/Hypoplasia of the corpus callosum
HP:0006501Aplasia/Hypoplasia of the radius
HP:0010297Bifid tongue
HP:0001156Brachydactyly
HP:0000518Cataract
HP:0000453Choanal atresia
HP:0000776Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
HP:0000494Downslanted palpebral fissures
HP:0000286Epicanthus
HP:0006101Finger syndactyly
HP:0001543Gastroschisis
HP:0000501Glaucoma
HP:0001360Holoprosencephaly
HP:0000126Hydronephrosis
HP:0000316Hypertelorism
HP:0001276Hypertonia
HP:0005599Hypopigmentation of hair
HP:0000612Iris coloboma
HP:0002808Kyphosis
HP:0003027Mesomelia
HP:0000171Microglossia
HP:0000003Multicystic kidney dysplasia
HP:0000639Nystagmus
HP:0000648Optic atrophy
HP:0001643Patent ductus arteriosus
HP:0000520Proptosis
HP:0002021Pyloric stenosis
HP:0008678Renal hypoplasia/aplasia
HP:0008905Rhizomelia
HP:0000647Sclerocornea
HP:0002650Scoliosis
HP:0001250Seizure
HP:0000407Sensorineural hearing impairment
HP:0001171Split hand
HP:0000486Strabismus
HP:0011069Supernumerary tooth
HP:0001884Talipes calcaneovalgus
HP:0009804Tooth agenesis
HP:0009465Ulnar deviation of finger
HP:0000582Upslanted palpebral fissure
HP:0000074Ureteropelvic junction obstruction

Run the differential on the 12 obligate / very frequent terms

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Sources for this card