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Perrault syndrome



Other Names:
Gonadal dysgenesis, XX type, with deafness; Ovarian dysgenesis with sensorineural deafness; Gonadal dysgenesis, XX type
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Perrault syndrome is an inherited condition characterized by sensorineural hearing loss in males and females, and abnormalities of the ovaries in females. Neurological problems may also occur. The condition has several genetic causes. Mutations in the following genes have been found in a small number of affected individuals: C10orf2, CLPP, HARS2, LARS2, or HSD17B4. It is likely that other genes are also involved. Perrault syndrome is inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern, which means that both copies of the gene in each cell have mutations.[1][2] The condition should be managed by a team of specialists, including an audiologist and otolaryngologist for hearing loss, an endocrinologist for primary amenorrhea, and a reproductive specialist for issues related to infertility.[2]
Last updated: 4/26/2016

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
5%-29% of people have these symptoms
Areflexia
Absent tendon reflexes
0001284
Cerebellar atrophy
Degeneration of cerebellum
0001272
Cognitive impairment
Abnormality of cognition
Cognitive abnormality
Cognitive defects
Cognitive deficits
Intellectual impairment
Mental impairment
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0100543
Dysarthria
Difficulty articulating speech
0001260
Hyporeflexia
Decreased reflex response
Decreased reflexes
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0001265
Motor delay 0001270
Sensorimotor neuropathy
Nerve damage causing decreased feeling and movement
0007141
Spastic diplegia 0001264
Percent of people who have these symptoms is not available through HPO
Autosomal recessive inheritance 0000007
Gait ataxia
Inability to coordinate movements when walking
0002066
Gonadal dysgenesis 0000133
High palate
Elevated palate
Increased palatal height
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0000218
Increased circulating gonadotropin level
Elevated gonadotropins
Elevated serum gonadotropins
Gonadotropin excess
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0000837
Limited extraocular movements 0007941
Nystagmus
Involuntary, rapid, rhythmic eye movements
0000639
Osteoporosis 0000939
Pes cavus
High-arched foot
0001761
Primary amenorrhea 0000786
Scoliosis 0002650
Sensorineural hearing impairment 0000407
Short stature
Decreased body height
Small stature
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0004322
Talipes equinovarus
Club feet
Club foot
Clubfeet
Clubfoot
[ more ]
0001762
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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


Related diseases are conditions that have similar signs and symptoms. A health care provider may consider these conditions in the table below when making a diagnosis. Please note that the table may not include all the possible conditions related to this disease.

Conditions with similar signs and symptoms from Orphanet
Turner syndrome is the principle differential diagnosis (see this term).
Visit the Orphanet disease page for more information.

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.

Organizations Supporting this Disease


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.

Where to Start

In-Depth Information

  • GeneReviews provides current, expert-authored, peer-reviewed, full-text articles describing the application of genetic testing to the diagnosis, management, and genetic counseling of patients with specific inherited conditions.
  • 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 Perrault syndrome. Click on the link to view a sample search on this topic.

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  1. Perrault syndrome. Genetics Home Reference (GHR). December 2014; https://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/perrault-syndrome.
  2. Newman WG, Friedman TB, Conway GS. Perrault syndrome. GeneReviews. September 25, 2014; https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK242617/.