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Bangstad syndrome



Other Names:
Bird-headed dwarfism with progressive ataxia, insulin-resistant diabetes, goiter and primary gonadal insufficiency
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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: 1227

Definition
Bangstad syndrome is a rare endocrine disease characterized by the association of primordial birdheaded nanism, progressive ataxia, goiter, primary gonadal insufficiency and insulin resistant diabetes mellitus. Plasma concentrations of TSH, PTH, LH, FSH, ACTH, glucagon, and insulin are usually elevated. A generalized cell membrane defect was suggested to be the pathophysiological abnormality in these patients. The mode of inheritance was thought to be autosomal recessive. There have been no further descriptions in the literature since 1989.

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Last updated: 9/1/2014

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
80%-99% of people have these symptoms
Abnormal testis morphology
Abnormality of the testis
0000035
Abnormality of the dentition
Abnormal dentition
Abnormal teeth
Dental abnormality
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0000164
Abnormality of the parathyroid gland 0000828
Ataxia 0001251
Convex nasal ridge
Beaked nose
Beaklike protrusion
Hooked nose
Polly beak nasal deformity
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0000444
Deeply set eye
Deep set eye
Deep-set eyes
Sunken eye
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0000490
Deviation of finger
Atypical position of finger
Finger pointing in a different direction than usual
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0004097
EEG abnormality 0002353
Hyperinsulinemia 0000842
Hypothyroidism
Underactive thyroid
0000821
Increased circulating cortisol level 0003118
Intellectual disability
Mental deficiency
Mental retardation
Mental retardation, nonspecific
Mental-retardation
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0001249
Intrauterine growth retardation
Prenatal growth deficiency
Prenatal growth retardation
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0001511
Microcephaly
Abnormally small skull
Decreased circumference of cranium
Decreased size of skull
Reduced head circumference
Small head circumference
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0000252
Narrow face
Decreased breadth of face
Decreased width of face
[ more ]
0000275
Polycystic ovaries 0000147
Primary gonadal insufficiency 0008193
Seizure 0001250
Short stature
Decreased body height
Small stature
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0004322
Sloping forehead
Inclined forehead
Receding forehead
[ more ]
0000340
Type I diabetes mellitus
Type 1 diabetes
Type I diabetes
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0100651
Percent of people who have these symptoms is not available through HPO
Abnormally large globe
Increased size of eyes
Large eyes
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0001090
Autosomal recessive inheritance 0000007
Goiter
Enlarged thyroid gland in neck
0000853
Insulin-resistant diabetes mellitus
Insulin resistant diabetes
Insulin-resistant diabetes
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0000831
Pancytopenia
Low blood cell count
0001876
Progressive cerebellar ataxia 0002073
Retrognathia
Receding chin
Receding lower jaw
Weak chin
Weak jaw
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0000278
Severe short stature
Dwarfism
Proportionate dwarfism
Short stature, severe
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0003510
Small for gestational age
Birth weight less than 10th percentile
Low birth weight
[ more ]
0001518
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Last updated: 7/1/2020

If you need medical advice, you can look for doctors or other healthcare professionals who have experience with this disease. You may find these specialists through advocacy organizations, clinical trials, or articles published in medical journals. You may also want to contact a university or tertiary medical center in your area, because these centers tend to see more complex cases and have the latest technology and treatments.

If you can’t find a specialist in your local area, try contacting national or international specialists. They may be able to refer you to someone they know through conferences or research efforts. Some specialists may be willing to consult with you or your local doctors over the phone or by email if you can't travel to them for care.

You can find more tips in our guide, How to Find a Disease Specialist. We also encourage you to explore the rest of this page to find resources that can help you find specialists.

Healthcare Resources


Support and advocacy groups can help you connect with other patients and families, and they can provide valuable services. Many develop patient-centered information and are the driving force behind research for better treatments and possible cures. They can direct you to research, resources, and services. Many organizations also have experts who serve as medical advisors or provide lists of doctors/clinics. Visit the group’s website or contact them to learn about the services they offer. Inclusion on this list is not an endorsement by GARD.


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

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