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Beare-Stevenson cutis gyrata 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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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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Other names (AKA)

Cutis Gyrata syndrome of Beare and Stevenson; Beare stevenson syndrome; Cutis gyrata acanthosis nigricans craniosynostosis;

Categories

Congenital and Genetic Diseases; Musculoskeletal Diseases; Skin Diseases

Summary

Beare-Stevenson cutis gyrata syndrome is a genetic condition characterized by skin abnormalities (cutis gyrata, which causes a furrowed and wrinkled appearance, and acanthosis nigricans) and the premature fusion of certain bones of the skull (craniosynostosis). This early fusion prevents the skull from growing normally and affects the shape of the head and face. Beare-Stevenson cutis gyrata syndrome is caused by mutations in the FGFR2 gene. It is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern, although all reported cases have resulted from new mutations in the gene and occurred in people with no history of the disorder in their family.[1]

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
Abnormality of the pancreas
0001732
Acanthosis nigricans
Darkened and thickened skin
0000956
Aplasia/Hypoplasia of the earlobes
Absent/small ear lobes
Absent/underdeveloped ear lobes

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0009906
Choanal atresia
Blockage of the rear opening of the nasal cavity
Obstruction of the rear opening of the nasal cavity

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0000453
Cloverleaf skull
0002676
Depressed nasal bridge
Depressed bridge of nose
Flat bridge of nose
Flat nasal bridge
Flat, nasal bridge
Flattened nasal bridge
Low nasal bridge
Low nasal root

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0005280
Dolichocephaly
Long, narrow head
Tall and narrow skull

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0000268
Downslanted palpebral fissures
Downward slanting of the opening between the eyelids
0000494
Hearing abnormality
Abnormal hearing
0000364
Hypoplasia of the zygomatic bone
Cheekbone underdevelopment
Decreased size of cheekbone
Underdevelopment of cheekbone

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0010669
Macrotia
Large ears
0000400
Malar flattening
Zygomatic flattening
0000272
Melanocytic nevus
Beauty mark
0000995
Midface retrusion
Decreased size of midface
Midface deficiency
Underdevelopment of midface

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0011800
Palmoplantar cutis gyrata
0007469
Palmoplantar keratoderma
Thickening of palms and soles
0000982
Preauricular skin furrow
Preauricular skin groove
Skin groove in front of the ear

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0004450
Proptosis
Bulging eye
Eyeballs bulging out
Prominent eyes
Prominent globes
Protruding eyes

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0000520
Ptosis
Drooping upper eyelid
0000508
Reduced number of teeth
Decreased tooth count
0009804
Respiratory distress
Breathing difficulties
Difficulty breathing

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0002098
Subcutaneous nodule
Firm lump under the skin
Growth of abnormal tissue under the skin

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0001482
Turricephaly
Tall shaped skull
Tower skull shape

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0000262
Visceral angiomatosis
0100761
30%-79% of people have these symptoms
Bifid scrotum
Cleft of scrotum
0000048
Craniosynostosis
0001363
Narrow palate
Narrow roof of mouth
0000189
Prominent scrotal raphe
0003246
5%-29% of people have these symptoms
Abnormality of the nail
0001597
Abnormality of vision
Abnormality of sight
Vision issue

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0000504
Anteriorly placed anus
0001545
Anteverted nares
Nasal tip, upturned
Upturned nasal tip
Upturned nose
Upturned nostrils

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0000463
Cleft palate
Cleft roof of mouth
0000175
Cryptorchidism
Undescended testes
Undescended testis

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0000028
Hydrocephalus
Too much cerebrospinal fluid in the brain
0000238
Hypertelorism
Wide-set eyes
Widely spaced eyes

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0000316
Hypertension
0000822
Narrow mouth
Small mouth
0000160
Optic atrophy
0000648
Thickened helices
0000391
Umbilical hernia
0001537
Percent of people who have these symptoms is not available through HPO
Agenesis of corpus callosum
0001274
Autosomal dominant inheritance
0000006
Choanal stenosis
Narrowing of the rear opening of the nasal cavity
0000452
Global developmental delay
0001263
Limited elbow extension
Decreased elbow extension
Elbow limited extension
Limitation of elbow extension
Limited extension at elbows
Limited forearm extension
Restricted elbow extension

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0001377
Low-set, posteriorly rotated ears
0000368
Palmoplantar cutis laxa
Excessive wrinkled skin of palms and soles
Increased wrinkles of palms and soles
Wrinkled palms and soles
Wrinkled skin of hands and feet

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0007517
Skin tags
0010609
Small nail
Small nails
0001792

Diagnosis

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.

Testing Resources

  • The Genetic Testing Registry (GTR) provides information about the genetic tests for this condition. The intended audience for the GTR is health care providers and researchers. Patients and consumers with specific questions about a genetic test should contact a health care provider or a genetics professional.

Learn more

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

  • MedlinePlus Genetics contains information on Beare-Stevenson cutis gyrata syndrome. This website is maintained by the National Library of Medicine.

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 Beare-Stevenson cutis gyrata syndrome. Click on the link to view a sample search on this topic.

References

  1. Beare-Stevenson cutis gyrata syndrome. Genetics Home Reference (GHR). February 2008; https://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/beare-stevenson-cutis-gyrata-syndrome. Accessed 3/26/2015.