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 | Learn More: HPO ID |
|---|---|---|
| 80%-99% of people have these symptoms | ||
| Hypopigmented skin patches |
Patchy loss of skin color
|
0001053 |
| Premature graying of hair |
Early graying
Premature graying
Premature greying
Premature hair graying
[ more ]
|
0002216 |
| Silver-gray hair |
Silver-gray hair color
Silvery-gray hair
[ more ]
|
0002218 |
| White hair | 0011364 | |
| 30%-79% of people have these symptoms | ||
| Abnormal circulating lipid concentration | 0003119 | |
| Abnormality of neutrophils | 0001874 | |
| Decreased circulating |
0004313 | |
|
Decreased immune function
|
0002721 | |
| Leukopenia |
Decreased blood leukocyte number
Low white blood cell count
[ more ]
|
0001882 |
| Lymphadenopathy |
Swollen lymph nodes
|
0002716 |
| Reduced tendon reflexes | 0001315 | |
|
Low platelet count
|
0001873 | |
| 5%-29% of people have these symptoms | ||
| Abnormal eyebrow morphology |
Abnormality of the eyebrow
|
0000534 |
| Abnormal eyelash morphology |
Abnormal eyelashes
Abnormality of the eyelashes
Eyelash abnormality
[ more ]
|
0000499 |
| Ascites |
Accumulation of fluid in the abdomen
|
0001541 |
| 0001251 | ||
| Bone marrow hypocellularity |
Bone marrow failure
|
0005528 |
| Cranial nerve paralysis | 0006824 | |
| Encephalocele | 0002084 | |
| Fever | 0001945 | |
| Global |
0001263 | |
| Hepatitis |
Liver inflammation
|
0012115 |
| Hepatomegaly |
Enlarged liver
|
0002240 |
|
Too much cerebrospinal fluid in the brain
|
0000238 | |
|
Mental deficiency
Mental retardation
Mental retardation, nonspecific
Mental-retardation
[ more ]
|
0001249 | |
| Iris hypopigmentation |
Light eye color
|
0007730 |
|
Yellow skin
Yellowing of the skin
[ more ]
|
0000952 | |
| Muscular |
Low or weak muscle tone
|
0001252 |
|
Involuntary, rapid, rhythmic eye movements
|
0000639 | |
| Pedal edema |
Fluid accumulation in lower limbs
Lower leg swelling
[ more ]
|
0010741 |
| Progressive neurologic deterioration |
Worsening neurological symptoms
|
0002344 |
| Pyloric stenosis | 0002021 | |
| 0001250 | ||
|
Decreased body height
Small stature
[ more ]
|
0004322 | |
|
Involuntary muscle stiffness, contraction, or spasm
|
0001257 | |
| Splenomegaly |
Increased spleen size
|
0001744 |
| Percent of people who have these symptoms is not available through HPO | ||
| Abnormal cerebellum morphology |
Abnormality of the cerebellum
Cerebellar abnormalities
Cerebellar abnormality
Cerebellar anomaly
[ more ]
|
0001317 |
| Accumulation of melanosomes in melanocytes | 0001008 | |
| 0000007 | ||
| Death in childhood | 0003819 | |
| Hemophagocytosis | 0012156 | |
| Hypopigmentation of the skin |
Patchy lightened skin
|
0001010 |
| Infantile onset |
Onset in first year of life
Onset in infancy
[ more ]
|
0003593 |
| Melanin pigment aggregation in hair shafts | 0002220 | |
| Recurrent bacterial infections |
Bacterial infections, recurrent
Frequent bacterial infections
Increased susceptibility to bacterial infections
Recurrent major bacterial infections
[ more ]
|
0002718 |
| Reduced delayed hypersensitivity | 0002972 | |
Making a diagnosis for a genetic or rare disease can often be challenging. Healthcare professionals typically look at a person’s medical history, symptoms, physical exam, and laboratory test results in order to make a diagnosis. The following resources provide information relating to diagnosis and testing for this condition. If you have questions about getting a diagnosis, you should contact a healthcare professional.
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.
Research helps us better understand diseases and can lead to advances in diagnosis and treatment. This section provides resources to help you learn about medical research and ways to get involved.
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.
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