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Disease Profile

Lelis syndrome

Prevalence
Prevalence estimates on Rare Medical Network websites are calculated based on data available from numerous sources, including US and European government statistics, the NIH, Orphanet, and published epidemiologic studies. Rare disease population data is recognized to be highly variable, and based on a wide variety of source data and methodologies, so the prevalence data on this site should be assumed to be estimated and cannot be considered to be absolutely correct.

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Age of onset

Childhood

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ICD-10

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Inheritance

Autosomal dominant A pathogenic variant in only one gene copy in each cell is sufficient to cause an autosomal dominant disease.

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Autosomal recessive Pathogenic variants in both copies of each gene of the chromosome are needed to cause an autosomal recessive disease and observe the mutant phenotype.

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X-linked
dominant X-linked dominant inheritance, sometimes referred to as X-linked dominance, is a mode of genetic inheritance by which a dominant gene is carried on the X chromosome.

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X-linked
recessive Pathogenic variants in both copies of a gene on the X chromosome cause an X-linked recessive disorder.

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Mitochondrial or multigenic Mitochondrial genetic disorders can be caused by changes (mutations) in either the mitochondrial DNA or nuclear DNA that lead to dysfunction of the mitochondria and inadequate production of energy.

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Multigenic or multifactor Inheritance involving many factors, of which at least one is genetic but none is of overwhelming importance, as in the causation of a disease by multiple genetic and environmental factors.

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Not applicable

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Other names (AKA)

Ectodermal dysplasia, hypohidrotic, with acanthosis nigricans

Categories

Congenital and Genetic Diseases; Skin Diseases

Summary

The following summary is from Orphanet, a European reference portal for information on rare diseases and orphan drugs.
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Orpha Number: 140936

Definition
Lelis syndrome is characterised by the association of ectodermal dysplasia (hypotrichosis and hypohidrosis) with acanthosis nigricans.

Epidemiology
So far, only eight cases have been described in the literature.

Clinical description
Other clinical features may include palmoplantar hyperkeratosis, nail dystrophy, intellectual deficit and hypodontia.

Genetic counseling
Transmission is autosomal recessive.

Visit the Orphanet disease page for more resources.

Symptoms

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
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HPO ID
100% of people have these symptoms
Acanthosis nigricans
Darkened and thickened skin
0000956
Hypohidrosis
Decreased ability to sweat
Decreased sweating
Sweating, decreased

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0000966
Sparse hair
0008070
30%-79% of people have these symptoms
Furrowed tongue
Grooved tongue
0000221
Hypodontia
Failure of development of between one and six teeth
0000668
Intellectual disability
Mental deficiency
Mental retardation
Mental retardation, nonspecific
Mental-retardation

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0001249
Nail dystrophy
Poor nail formation
0008404
Palmoplantar hyperkeratosis
Thickening of the outer layer of the skin of the palms and soles
0000972
Perioral hyperpigmentation
Darkening of skin around the mouth
Increased pigmentation around the mouth

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0010802
5%-29% of people have these symptoms
Abnormal toenail morphology
Abnormality of the toenail
Abnormality of the toenails

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0008388
Absent lower eyelashes
Failure of development of lower eyelashes
0007646
Carious teeth
Dental cavities
Tooth cavities
Tooth decay

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0000670
Exotropia
Outward facing eye ball
0000577
High pitched voice
0001620
Long face
Elongation of face
Increased height of face
Increased length of face
Vertical elongation of face
Vertical enlargement of face
Vertical overgrowth of face

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0000276
Mandibular prognathia
Big lower jaw
Increased projection of lower jaw
Increased size of lower jaw
Large lower jaw
Prominent chin
Prominent lower jaw

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0000303
Midface retrusion
Decreased size of midface
Midface deficiency
Underdevelopment of midface

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0011800
Sparse lateral eyebrow
Limited hair on end of eyebrow
0005338
Upslanted palpebral fissure
Upward slanting of the opening between the eyelids
0000582
Vitiligo
Blotchy loss of skin color
0001045
Yellow nails
0011367

Organizations

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

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