raremaprare-disease reference indexOrphadata 2026-06-23 · HPO 2026-09-01
ORPHA:968

Acromesomelic dysplasia, Hunter-Thompson type

Synonyms: Acromesomelic dwarfism

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

A rare autosomal recessive acromesomelic dysplasia characterized by severe dwarfism (adult height approximately 120 cm) with abnormalities limited to the limbs (affecting the lower limbs more than upper limbs, with middle and distal segments being the most affected), severe shortening, absence or fusion of tubular bones of hands and feet and large joint dislocations. As seen in acromesomelic dysplasia, Grebe type and acromesomelic dysplasia, Maroteaux type, facial features and intelligence are normal.

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Names in Orphadata languages

12 of 12 languages
LangNameSynonyms
enAcromesomelic dysplasia, Hunter-Thompson typeAcromesomelic dwarfism
frDysplasie acromésomélique type Hunter-ThompsonNanisme acromésomélique
deDysplasie, akromesomele, Typ Hunter-ThompsonKleinwuchs, akromesomeler
esDisplasia acromesomélica tipo Hunter-ThompsonEnanismo acromesomélico
itDisplasia acromesomelica, tipo Hunter-ThompsonNanismo acromesomelico
nlAcromesomele dysplasie, Hunter-Thomson-typeAcromesomele dwerggroei
ptDisplasia acromesomélica, tipo Hunter-Thompson
plDysplazja akromezomeliczna typu Huntera i ThomsonaKarłowatość akromezomeliczna
csAkromegalická dysplázie, Hunterův-Thompsonův typAkromezomelické trpaslictví · Akromegalická dysplázie, Hunter-Thompsonův typ
ukАкромезотеліальна дисплазія, тип Хантера-ТомпсонаАкромезомелічна карликовість
zh肢端肢中发育不良,Hunter-Thompson型肢端肢中性侏儒症
trAkromezomelik displazi, Hunter-Thompson tipiAkromezomelik cücelik

Definition in:

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Cross-references

qualifier = Orphanet mapping relation
SourceCodeQualifierICD relationValidation
OMIM201250Evalidated
ICD-10Q78.8NTBTattributedvalidated
ICD-11LD24.9NTBTindexvalidated
MONDO0008717Evalidated
UMLSC2930970Evalidated
GARD506Evalidated

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 (1):

No children.

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Genes

1 direct
GeneAssociationStatusHGNCEnsemblOMIMLocusNameSource of validation
GDF5Disease-causing germline mutation(s) (loss of function) inAssessedHGNC:4220ENSG0000012596560114620q11.22growth differentiation factor 58589725[PMID]
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Prevalence and incidence

2 records
TypeClassValueAreaQualificationValidationSource
Cases/families10 casesWorldwideCase(s)ValidatedORPHANET
Point prevalence<1 / 1 000 000—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

18 annotations · validated 2016-06-01
HPOTerm (as annotated by Orphanet)Diagnostic
Very frequent (99-80%)
HP:0002167Abnormality of speech or vocalization
HP:0003028Abnormality of the ankles
HP:0003086Acromesomelia
HP:0007598Bilateral single transverse palmar creases
HP:0001156Brachydactyly
HP:0003042Elbow dislocation
HP:0008890Severe short-limb dwarfism
HP:0009778Short thumb
HP:0008368Tarsal synostosis
Frequent (79-30%)
HP:0002644Abnormality of pelvic girdle bone morphology
HP:0006014Abnormally shaped carpal bones
HP:0100543Cognitive impairment
HP:0006011Cuboidal metacarpal
HP:0002827Hip dislocation
HP:0001387Joint stiffness
HP:0002999Patellar dislocation
HP:0002650Scoliosis
HP:0010049Short metacarpal

Run the differential on the 9 obligate / very frequent terms

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Sources for this card