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Lubinsky syndrome



Other Names:
Hypogonadism cataract syndrome; Cataracts and testicular failure
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The following summary is from Orphanet, a European reference portal for information on rare diseases and orphan drugs.
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Orpha Number: 2410

Definition
This syndrome is characterized by the association of hypergonadotropic hypogonadism and cataracts with onset during adolescence. It has been described in three brothers from a consanguineous family.

Genetic counseling
An autosomal recessive mode of transmission appears likely.

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Last updated: 5/1/2009

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.

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HPO ID
100% of people have these symptoms
Cataract
Clouding of the lens of the eye
Cloudy lens
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0000518
Hypergonadotropic hypogonadism 0000815
80%-99% of people have these symptoms
Absence of secondary sex characteristics 0008187
Decreased fertility
Abnormal fertility
0000144
Delayed puberty
Delayed pubertal development
Delayed pubertal growth
Pubertal delay
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0000823
Delayed skeletal maturation
Delayed bone maturation
Delayed skeletal development
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0002750
Increased circulating gonadotropin level
Elevated gonadotropins
Elevated serum gonadotropins
Gonadotropin excess
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0000837
Osteoporosis 0000939
Primary amenorrhea 0000786
Secondary growth hormone deficiency 0008240
30%-79% of people have these symptoms
Recurrent fractures
Increased fracture rate
Increased fractures
Multiple fractures
Multiple spontaneous fractures
Varying degree of multiple fractures
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0002757
Short stature
Decreased body height
Small stature
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0004322
Percent of people who have these symptoms is not available through HPO
Autosomal recessive inheritance 0000007
Elevated circulating follicle stimulating hormone level 0008232
Hypogonadism
Decreased activity of gonads
0000135
Infertility 0000789
Male hypogonadism
Decreased function of male gonad
0000026
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Last updated: 7/1/2020

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Healthcare Resources


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 Lubinsky syndrome. Click on the link to view a sample search on this topic.

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