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White forelock with malformations

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

Neonatal

ICD-10

Q87.8

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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Categories

Congenital and Genetic Diseases; Heart 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: 2475

Definition
White forelock with malformations is a multiple congenital anomalies syndrome characterized by poliosis, distinct facial features (epicanthal folds, hypertelorism, posterior rotation of ears, prominent philtrum, high-arched palate) and congenital anomalies/malformations of the eye (blue sclera), cardiopulmonary (atrial septal defect, prominent thoracic and abdominal veins), and skeletal (clinodactyly, syndactyly of the fingers and 2nd and 3rd toes) systems. There have been no further descriptions in the literature since 1980.

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
Abnormal palate morphology
Abnormality of the palate
Abnormality of the roof of the mouth

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0000174
Abnormality of the respiratory system
0002086
Atrial septal defect
An opening in the wall separating the top two chambers of the heart
Hole in heart wall separating two upper heart chambers

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0001631
Blue sclerae
Whites of eyes are a bluish-gray color
0000592
Clinodactyly of the 5th finger
Permanent curving of the pinkie finger
0004209
Deep philtrum
0002002
Delayed skeletal maturation
Delayed bone maturation
Delayed skeletal development

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0002750
Dolichocephaly
Long, narrow head
Tall and narrow skull

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0000268
Epicanthus
Eye folds
Prominent eye folds

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0000286
Finger syndactyly
0006101
Hypertelorism
Wide-set eyes
Widely spaced eyes

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0000316
Joint hyperflexibility
Joints move beyond expected range of motion
0005692
Low-set, posteriorly rotated ears
0000368
White forelock
White part of hair above forehead
0002211
30%-79% of people have these symptoms
Abnormality of the ribs
Rib abnormalities
0000772
Myopia
Close sighted
Near sighted
Near sightedness
Nearsightedness

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0000545
Spina bifida occulta
0003298
Sprengel anomaly
High shoulder blade
0000912
Strabismus
Cross-eyed
Squint
Squint eyes

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0000486
Percent of people who have these symptoms is not available through HPO
Aplasia/Hypoplasia of the distal phalanges of the toes
Absent/small outermost bones of toe
Absent/underdeveloped outermost bones of toe

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0010185
Autosomal recessive inheritance
0000007
Bronchomalacia
0002780
Poliosis
Patch of white hair
White patch

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0002290
Prominent veins on trunk
0007457

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 White forelock with malformations. Click on the link to view a sample search on this topic.