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Disease Profile

Groll Hirschowitz syndrome

Prevalence
Prevalence estimates on Rare Medical Network websites are calculated based on data available from numerous sources, including US and European government statistics, the NIH, Orphanet, and published epidemiologic studies. Rare disease population data is recognized to be highly variable, and based on a wide variety of source data and methodologies, so the prevalence data on this site should be assumed to be estimated and cannot be considered to be absolutely correct.

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Age of onset

Childhood

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ICD-10

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Inheritance

Autosomal dominant A pathogenic variant in only one gene copy in each cell is sufficient to cause an autosomal dominant disease.

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Autosomal recessive Pathogenic variants in both copies of each gene of the chromosome are needed to cause an autosomal recessive disease and observe the mutant phenotype.

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X-linked
dominant X-linked dominant inheritance, sometimes referred to as X-linked dominance, is a mode of genetic inheritance by which a dominant gene is carried on the X chromosome.

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X-linked
recessive Pathogenic variants in both copies of a gene on the X chromosome cause an X-linked recessive disorder.

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Mitochondrial or multigenic Mitochondrial genetic disorders can be caused by changes (mutations) in either the mitochondrial DNA or nuclear DNA that lead to dysfunction of the mitochondria and inadequate production of energy.

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Multigenic or multifactor Inheritance involving many factors, of which at least one is genetic but none is of overwhelming importance, as in the causation of a disease by multiple genetic and environmental factors.

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Not applicable

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Other names (AKA)

Nerve type deafness with mesenteric diverticula of small bowel and progressive sensory neuropathy

Categories

Congenital and Genetic Diseases; Ear, Nose, and Throat Diseases

Summary

The following summary is from Orphanet, a European reference portal for information on rare diseases and orphan drugs.
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Orpha Number: 3217

Definition
A rare neurologic disease characterized by progressive sensorineural deafness, progressive sensory neuropathy and gastrointestinal abnormalities, including progressive loss of gastric motility and small bowel diverticulosis and ulcerations, resulting in cachexia. Additonal neurological manifestations may include dysarthria and absent tendon reflexes, as well as ptosis and external ophthalmoplegia. There have been no further descriptions in the literature since 1985.

Visit the Orphanet disease page for more resources.

Symptoms

This table lists symptoms that people with this disease may have. For most diseases, symptoms will vary from person to person. People with the same disease may not have all the symptoms listed. This information comes from a database called the Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO) . The HPO collects information on symptoms that have been described in medical resources. The HPO is updated regularly. Use the HPO ID to access more in-depth information about a symptom.

Medical Terms Other Names
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HPO ID
80%-99% of people have these symptoms
Cachexia
Wasting syndrome
0004326
Chronic diarrhea
0002028
Duodenal ulcer
0002588
EMG abnormality
0003457
Hemiplegia
Paralysis on one side of body
0002301
Sensorineural hearing impairment
0000407
Steatorrhea
Fat in feces
0002570
30%-79% of people have these symptoms
Abnormality of the pharynx
0000600
Hyporeflexia
Decreased reflex response
Decreased reflexes

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0001265
Neurological speech impairment
Speech disorder
Speech impairment
Speech impediment

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0002167
Ptosis
Drooping upper eyelid
0000508
5%-29% of people have these symptoms
Abnormality of eye movement
Abnormal eye movement
Abnormal eye movements
Eye movement abnormalities
Eye movement issue

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0000496
Brachydactyly
Short fingers or toes
0001156
Cutaneous photosensitivity
Photosensitive skin
Photosensitive skin rashes
Photosensitivity
Sensitivity to sunlight
Skin photosensitivity
Sun sensitivity

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0000992
Short palm
0004279
Percent of people who have these symptoms is not available through HPO
Autosomal recessive inheritance
0000007
Fat malabsorption
0002630
Hypoproteinemia
Decreased protein levels in blood
0003075
Jejunoileal ulceration
0005229
Peripheral neuropathy
0009830
Small bowel diverticula
0002256
Tachycardia
Fast heart rate
Heart racing
Racing heart

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0001649

Learn more

These resources provide more information about this condition or associated symptoms. The in-depth resources contain medical and scientific language that may be hard to understand. You may want to review these resources with a medical professional.

In-Depth Information

  • The Monarch Initiative brings together data about this condition from humans and other species to help physicians and biomedical researchers. Monarch’s tools are designed to make it easier to compare the signs and symptoms (phenotypes) of different diseases and discover common features. This initiative is a collaboration between several academic institutions across the world and is funded by the National Institutes of Health. Visit the website to explore the biology of this condition.
  • Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM) is a catalog of human genes and genetic disorders. Each entry has a summary of related medical articles. It is meant for health care professionals and researchers. OMIM is maintained by Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. 
  • Orphanet is a European reference portal for information on rare diseases and orphan drugs. Access to this database is free of charge.
  • PubMed is a searchable database of medical literature and lists journal articles that discuss Groll Hirschowitz syndrome. Click on the link to view a sample search on this topic.