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Shprintzen omphalocele syndrome


Other Names:
Shprintzen-Goldberg omphalocele syndrome; Omphalocele, laryngeal and pharyngeal hypoplasia, learning disabilities, dysmorphic facies and spinal anomalies; Laryngeal and pharyngeal hypoplasia with omphalocele; Shprintzen-Goldberg omphalocele syndrome; Omphalocele, laryngeal and pharyngeal hypoplasia, learning disabilities, dysmorphic facies and spinal anomalies; Laryngeal and pharyngeal hypoplasia with omphalocele; Omphalocele with hypoplasia of pharynx and larynx, learning disability, dysmorphic facies, and scoliosis; Omphalocele syndrome, Shprintzen-Goldberg type; Pharynx and larynx hypoplasia with omphalocele See More
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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: 3164

Definition
Shprintzen?Goldberg omphalocele syndrome is a very rare inherited malformation syndrome characterized by omphalocele, scoliosis, mild dysmorphic features (downslanted palpebral fissures, s-shaped eyelids and thin upper lip), laryngeal and pharyngeal hypoplasia and learning disabilities.

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Last updated: 2/1/2012

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 eyelash morphology
Abnormal eyelashes
Abnormality of the eyelashes
Eyelash abnormality
[ more ] 		0000499
Anteroposteriorly shortened larynx 0005956
Global developmental delay 0001263
High pitched voice 0001620
Hypoplasia of the pharynx 0009555
Laryngeal hypoplasia 0008749
Muscular hypotonia
Low or weak muscle tone
0001252
Scoliosis 0002650
Sparse lateral eyebrow
Limited hair on end of eyebrow
0005338
30%-79% of people have these symptoms
Downslanted palpebral fissures
Downward slanting of the opening between the eyelids
0000494
Downturned corners of mouth
Downturned corners of the mouth
Downturned mouth
[ more ] 		0002714
Neonatal respiratory distress
Infantile respiratory distress
Newborn respiratory distress
Respiratory distress, neonatal
[ more ] 		0002643
Omphalocele 0001539
Short columella 0002000
Telecanthus
Corners of eye widely separated
0000506
Thin upper lip vermilion
Thin upper lip
0000219
5%-29% of people have these symptoms
Anal atresia
Absent anus
0002023
Chronic diarrhea 0002028
Feeding difficulties in infancy 0008872
Gastroesophageal reflux
Acid reflux
Acid reflux disease
Heartburn
[ more ] 		0002020
Narrow chest
Low chest circumference
Narrow shoulders
[ more ] 		0000774
Webbed neck
Neck webbing
0000465
Percent of people who have these symptoms is not available through HPO
Abnormal facial shape
Unusual facial appearance
0001999
Abnormality of the mouth
Abnormal mouth
0000153
Autosomal dominant inheritance 0000006
Decreased body weight
Decreased weight
Low body weight
Low weight
Weight less than 3rd percentile
[ more ] 		0004325
Epicanthus
Eye folds
Prominent eye folds
[ more ] 		0000286
Flared nostrils 0000454
Generalized hypotonia
Decreased muscle tone
Low muscle tone
[ more ] 		0001290
Kyphosis
Hunched back
Round back
[ more ] 		0002808
Lumbar hyperlordosis
Excessive inward curvature of lower spine
0002938
Short stature
Decreased body height
Small stature
[ more ] 		0004322
Single umbilical artery
Only one artery in umbilical cord instead of two
0001195
Specific learning disability 0001328
Thin vermilion border
Decreased volume of lip
Thin lips
[ more ] 		0000233
Wide nasal bridge
Broad nasal bridge
Broad nasal root
Broadened nasal bridge
Increased breadth of bridge of nose
Increased breadth of nasal bridge
Increased width of bridge of nose
Increased width of nasal bridge
Nasal bridge broad
Wide bridge of nose
Widened nasal bridge
[ more ] 		0000431
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Last updated: 7/1/2020

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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

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

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