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Disease Profile

Flynn Aird 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

Q87.8

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.

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)

Cataracts, retinitis pigmentosa, sensorineural hearing loss, ataxia, peripheral neuritis, epilepsy, dementia, skin atrophy, chronic ulceration, dental; Flynn-Aird syndrome

Categories

Congenital and Genetic Diseases; Nervous System 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: 2047

Definition
A rare neuroectodermal disorder involving the nervous, cutaneous, skeletal, and glandular systems. Clinical manifestations include eye abnormalities (cataracts, retinitis pigmentosa, and myopia), sensorineural deafness, ataxia, peripheral neuritis, epilepsy, dementia, skin atrophy and striking dental caries. Patients also present with muscle wasting, joint stiffness and bone cysts.

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
80%-99% of people have these symptoms
Dermal atrophy
Skin degeneration
0004334
Myopia
Close sighted
Near sighted
Near sightedness
Nearsightedness

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0000545
Progressive sensorineural hearing impairment
0000408
30%-79% of people have these symptoms
Alopecia
Hair loss
0001596
Aphasia
Difficulty finding words
Losing words
Loss of words

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0002381
Ataxia
0001251
Atherosclerosis
Narrowing and hardening of arteries
0002621
Bone cyst
Bone cysts
0012062
Cachexia
Wasting syndrome
0004326
Cataract
Clouding of the lens of the eye
Cloudy lens

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0000518
Dementia
Dementia, progressive
Progressive dementia

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0000726
Developmental regression
Loss of developmental milestones
Mental deterioration in childhood

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0002376
EEG abnormality
0002353
Impaired pain sensation
Decreased pain sensation
0007328
Joint stiffness
Stiff joint
Stiff joints

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0001387
Kyphosis
Hunched back
Round back

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0002808
Rod-cone dystrophy
0000510
Scoliosis
0002650
Seizure
0001250
Skeletal muscle atrophy
Muscle degeneration
Muscle wasting

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0003202
Skin ulcer
Open skin sore
0200042
5%-29% of people have these symptoms
Abnormality of movement
Movement disorder
Unusual movement

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0100022
Abnormality of the thyroid gland
Thyroid abnormality
0000820
Carious teeth
Dental cavities
Tooth cavities
Tooth decay

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0000670
Cerebral calcification
Abnormal deposits of calcium in the brain
0002514
Cerebral cortical atrophy
Decrease in size of the outer layer of the brain due to loss of brain cells
0002120
Primary adrenal insufficiency
0008207
Type II diabetes mellitus
Noninsulin-dependent diabetes
Type 2 diabetes
Type II diabetes

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0005978
Visual impairment
Impaired vision
Loss of eyesight
Poor vision

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0000505
Percent of people who have these symptoms is not available through HPO
Alopecia of scalp
Pathologic hair loss from scalp
Scalp hair loss

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0002293
Autosomal dominant inheritance
0000006
Hyperkeratosis
0000962
Increased bone density with cystic changes
0005700
Increased CSF protein
0002922
Kyphoscoliosis
0002751
Osteoporosis
0000939
Peripheral neuropathy
0009830

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 Providing General Support

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