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363235000: Hereditary disorder of nervous system (disorder)


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Hereditary disorder of nervous system Is a Hereditary disorder by system true Inferred relationship Some
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A rare, genetic, multiple congenital anomalies/dysmorphic syndrome characterized by congenital, total, cortical blindness, intellectual disability, postaxial polydactyly of the hands and feet, pre- and postnatal growth delay, psychomotor developmental retardation, and mild facial dysmorphism (including prominent forehead, short nose, long philtrum, high-arched palate, and microretrognathia). Recurrent respiratory and intestinal infections, as well as moderate hypertonia and hyperreflexia, are also associated. There have been no further descriptions in the literature since 1985. Is a True Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
X-linked intellectual disability-limb spasticity-retinal dystrophy-diabetes insipidus syndrome is a rare genetic neurometabolic disease characterized by severe intellectual disability, spastic quadriparesis, Leber congenital amaurosis and diabetes insipidus. Additional manifestations include facial dysmorphy (dolichocephalic skull, hypertelorism, deep-set eyes, hypoplastic nares, low-set ears), short stature, truncal hypotonia and axial hypertonia. Brain anomalies (e.g. thin corpus callosum with lack of isthmus and tapered splenium, hypoplasia or atrophy of the optic chiasm, prominent lateral ventricles, diminished white matter), described on magnetic resonance imaging, have been reported. High prenatal alpha-fetoprotein and intrauterine growth restriction is observed in routine pregnancy examination. Is a True Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
A rare multiple congenital anomalies/dysmorphic syndrome characterized by a specific facial appearance (consisting of a thickened, ridged, triangular skin fold extending from the glabella to the anterior fontanel, bilateral elevation of the medial portion of the eyebrows, hypertelorism, low-set ears, posteriorly rotated ears, and widow's peak), variable skeletal deformities, and neuromuscular and sensory defects, which can be incapacitating in some individuals. Reported features include limb muscle wasting, congenital kyphoscoliosis, hip dislocation, congenital talipes equinovarus, arthrogryposis, joint stiffness/ankyloses, ptosis, and cataracts. Intelligence is normal. There have been no further reports since 1992. Is a True Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
COASY protein-associated neurodegeneration (CoPAN) is a very rare, slowly progressive form of neurodegeneration with brain iron accumulation (NBIA) characterized by classic NBIA features. The clinical manifestations include early-onset spastic-dystonic paraparesis, oromandibular dystonia, dysarthria, parkinsonism, axonal neuropathy, progressive cognitive impairment, complex motor tics, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Is a True Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
Hydrocephaly-tall stature-joint laxity syndrome is a multiple congenital anomalies syndrome described in two sisters and characterized by the presence of hydrocephalus (onset in infancy), tall stature, joint laxity, and thoracolumbar kyphosis. There have been no further descriptions in the literature since 1989. Is a True Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
Czeizel-Losonci syndrome (CLS) is an exceedingly rare, severe, congenital genetic malformation disorder characterized by split hand/split foot, hydronephrosis, and spina bifida. Spinal and skeletal manifestations were thoracolumbar scoliosis, spina bifida (spina bifida occulta or spina bifida cystic), Bochdalek diaphragmatic hernia, and radial defects. There have been no further descriptions in the literature since 1987. Is a True Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
Beta-propeller protein-associated neurodegeneration (BPAN), also known as static encephalopathy of childhood with neurodegeneration in adulthood, is a rare form of neurodegeneration with brain iron accumulation (NBIA) characterized by early-onset developmental delay and further neurological deterioration in early adulthood. Is a True Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
Multiple sclerosis-ichthyosis-factor VIII deficiency syndrome is characterized by the association of multiple sclerosis with lamellar ichthyosis and hematological anomalies (beta thalassemia minor and a quantitative deficit of factor VIII-von Willebrand complex). Other clinical manifestations may include eye involvement (optic atrophy, diplopia), neuromuscular involvement (ataxia, pyramidal syndrome, gait disturbance) and sensory disorder. There have been no further descriptions in the literature since 1992. Is a False Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
A rare multiple congenital anomalies/dysmorphic syndrome characterized by global developmental delay, intellectual disability, hypotonia, seizures, microcephaly, delayed bone maturation, and skeletal abnormalities (such as scoliosis or pectus excavatum, among others). Dysmorphic features include coarse face, hirsutism, thick eyebrows, broad nasal septum, short philtrum, large mouth, and prominent ears. There have been no further descriptions in the literature since 1996. Is a True Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
A rare, genetic, epilepsy syndrome characterized by epilepsy, palpebral conjunctival telangiectasias, borderline to moderate intellectual disability, diminished serum IgA levels, shortened fifth fingers and dysmorphic facial features (including frontal hirsutism, synophrys, anteverted nostrils, prominent ears, long philtrum, irregular teeth implantation, micrognathia). No new cases have been described in the literature since 1978. Is a True Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
Bonnemann-Meinecke-Reich syndrome is a syndrome of multiple congenital anomalies characterized by an encephalopathy which predominantly occurs in the first year of life and presenting as psychomotor delay. Additional features of the disease include moderate dysmorphia, craniosynostosis, dwarfism (due to growth hormone deficiency), intellectual disability, spasticity, ataxia, retinal degeneration, and adrenal and uterine hypoplasia. The disease has been described in only two families, with each family having two affected siblings. An autosomal recessive inheritance has been suggested. There have been no further descriptions in the literature since 1991. Is a False Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
This syndrome is characterized by the association of myoclonus, cerebellar ataxia and sensorineural hearing loss. Is a False Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
Tibia absent - polydactyly - arachnoid cyst syndrome is a very rare constellation of multiple anomalies, including absence or hypoplasia of the tibia. Is a True Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
A rare syndromic renal disorder characterized by renal, neurologic and thyroid disease, associated with thrombocytopenia. There have been no further descriptions in the literature since 1978. Is a True Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
Stimmler syndrome is characterized by the association of microcephaly, low birth weight and severe intellectual deficit with dwarfism, small teeth and diabetes mellitus. Two cases have been described. Biochemical tests reveal the presence of high levels of alanine in the urine and elevated alanine, pyruvate and lactate levels in the blood. Is a False Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
A rare genetic progressive myoclonic epilepsy characterized by childhood onset of progressive dysarthria, myoclonus, ataxia, seizures, and cognitive decline. The disease takes a protracted course with patients surviving into adulthood, developing signs and symptoms like psychosis with outbursts of prolonged agitation and screaming, spasticity and hyperreflexia, confusion, mutism, and incontinence. There are no visual disturbances. Muscle biopsy shows numerous periodic acid-Schiff-positive inclusions, so-called Lafora bodies. Is a True Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
Hypo- and hypermelanotic cutaneous macules-retarded growth-intellectual disability syndrome is a rare, genetic pigmentation anomaly of the skin disorder characterized by congenital hypomelanotic and hypermelanotic cutaneous macules associated with, in some patients, retarded growth and intellectual disability. There have been no further descriptions in the literature since 1978. Is a True Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
A rare intellectual disability syndrome characterized by intellectual deficit, marfanoid habitus, microcephaly, and glomerulonephritis. There have been no further reports since 1992. Is a False Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
Leukoencephalopathy-dystonia-motor neuropathy syndrome is a peroxisomal neurodegenerative disorder characterized by spasmodic torticollis, dystonic head tremor, intention tremor, nystagmus, hyposmia, and hypergonadotrophic hypogonadism with azoospermia. Slight cerebellar signs (left-sided intention tremor, balance and gait impairment) are also noted. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) shows bilateral hyperintense signals in the thalamus, butterfly-like lesions in the pons, and lesions in the occipital region, whereas nerve conduction studies of the lower extremities shows a predominantly motor and slight sensory neuropathy. Is a False Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
A rare syndromic intellectual deficiency characterized by psychomotor delay, severe progressive spastic quadriplegia, microcephaly, and a Hallermann-Streiff-like phenotype including absence of eyebrows and eyelashes, glaucoma, and small, beaked nose. Structural central nervous system abnormalities (cervical spinal cyst, occipital cranium bifidum occulatum) were additional findings. There have been no further descriptions in the literature since 1974. Is a False Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
A rare multiple congenital anomalies/dysmorphic syndrome characterized by severe intellectual deficit, Dandy-Walker malformation, macrocephaly, severe myopia, brachytelephalangy with short and broad fingernails, and dysmorphic facial features (such as thick eyebrows, synophrys, epicanthal folds, low-set ears, short philtrum, and high-arched palate). Additional reported manifestations include seizures and skeletal and genital anomalies, among others. There have been no further descriptions in the literature since 1989. Is a True Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
A rare, autosomal dominant neurological disorder due to truncation mutations of the prion protein gene PRNP (20p13) leading to deposition of prion protein amyloid. Onset is usually in the fourth decade of life and reported clinical manifestations include diarrhea, nausea, autonomic failure (areflexia, weakness), neurogenic bladder and urinary infections. Is a False Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
Microcephalus, digital anomaly, intellectual disability syndrome Is a False Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
Isolated hereditary congenital facial paralysis (IHCFP) is an extremely rare neurological disorder presumed to result from maldevelopment of the facial nucleus and/or cranial nerve and has been reported in fewer than 10 families to date. It manifests as non-progressive, isolated, unilateral or bilateral, symmetrical or asymmetrical facial palsy. Involvement of the branches of the facial nerve can be unequal. Is a True Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
Mikati-Najjar-Sahli syndrome is characterized by microcephaly, hypergonadotropic hypogonadism, short stature and facial dysmorphism (a narrow forehead, hypertrophy and fusion of the eyebrows, micrognathia and pinnae abnormalities). Is a False Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
A syndromic disorder with, as a major feature, the association between Dandy-Walker malformation and postaxial polydactyly. The Dandy-Walker malformation has a variable expression and is characterized by a posterior fossa cyst communicating with the fourth ventricle, the partial or complete absence of the cerebellar vermis, and facultative hydrocephalus. Postaxial polydactyly includes tetramelic postaxial polydactyly of hands and feet with possible enlargement of the fifth metacarpal and metatarsal bones, as well as bifid fifth metacarpals. Is a True Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
A rare endocrine syndrome characterized by the association of hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (with primary amenorrhea and lack of secondary sexual development) and retinitis pigmentosa. Is a True Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
Microcephaly with or without chorioretinopathy, lymphedema or intellectual disability (MCLID) is a rare autosomal dominant condition characterized by variable expression of microcephaly, ocular disorders including chorioretinopathy, congenital lymphedema of the lower limbs, and mild to moderate intellectual disability. Is a False Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
A form of congenital disorders of N-linked glycosylation characterized by distal arthrogryposis (mild flexion contractures of the fingers, deviation of the distal phalanges, swan-neck deformity), retromicrognathia, general muscle hypotonia, delayed psychomotor development, autism spectrum disorder (speech delay, abnormal use of speech, difficulties in initiating, understanding and maintaining social interaction, limited non-verbal communication and repetitive behavior), seizures, microcephaly and mild to moderate intellectual disability that becomes apparent with age. Is a False Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
Ectodermal dysplasia-intellectual disability-central nervous system malformation syndrome is a rare, multiple developmental anomalies syndrome characterized by the triad of ectodermal dysplasia (mostly hypohidrotic with dry skin and reduced sweating and sparse, fair scalp hair, eyebrows and eyelashes), severe intellectual disability and variable central nervous system anomalies (cerebellar hypoplasia, dilatation of ventricles, corpus callosum agenesis, Dandy-Walker malformation). Distinct craniofacial dysmorphism with macrocephaly, frontal bossing, midfacial hypoplasia and high arched or cleft palate, as well as cryptorchidism, feeding difficulties and hypotonia, are associated. There have been no further descriptions in the literature since 1998. Is a True Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
Pyridoxine-dependent epilepsy (disorder) Is a False Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
Cerebral folate transport deficiency (disorder) Is a True Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
This disease is characterized by progressive cerebellar ataxia with pyramidal and spinal cord dysfunction, associated with distinctive MRI anomalies and increased lactate in the abnormal white matter. Is a True Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
HSD10 disease is a rare, life-threatening neurometabolic disease characterized by a progressive neurodegenerative course, epilepsy, retinopathy and progressive cardiomyopathy. Is a True Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
Isolated follicle stimulating hormone deficiency Is a True Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
Cleft palate-large ears-small head syndrome is a rare, genetic syndrome characterized by cleft palate, large protruding ears, microcephaly and short stature (prenatal onset). Other skeletal abnormalities (delayed bone age, distally tapering fingers, hypoplastic distal phalanges, proximally placed thumbs, fifth finger clinodactyly), Pierre Robin sequence, cystic renal dysplasia, proximal renal tubular acidosis, hypospadias, cerebral anomalies on imaging (enlargement of lateral ventricles, mild cortical atrophy), seizures, hypotonia and developmental delay are also observed. Is a False Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
A rare, genetic, slowly progressive neurodegenerative disease characterized by delayed psychomotor development beginning in infancy, mild to profound intellectual disability, gait and stance ataxia, pyramidal signs (hyperreflexia, extensor plantar responses), dysarthria, and ocular abnormalities (e.g. nystagmus, oculomotor apraxia, abduction deficits, esotropia, ptosis). Brain imaging reveals progressive, generalized cerebellar atrophy, mild ventriculomegaly and, in some, retrocerebellar cysts. Is a False Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
A rare neuro-ophthalmological disease characterized by nonprogressive cerebellar ataxia, delayed motor and language development and intellectual disability, in addition to ophthalmological abnormalities (e.g. oculomotor apraxia, strabismus, amblyopia, retinal dystrophy and myopia). Cerebellar cysts, cerebellar dysplasia and cerebellar vermis hypoplasia, seen on magnetic resonance imaging, are also characteristic of the disease. Is a False Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
A rare, genetic neurodegenerative disease characterized by childhood or adolescent-onset of cerebellar ataxia with dysarthria which slowly progresses and associates pyramidal signs, including lower limb spasticity, brisk reflexes, and Babinski and Hoffman signs. Patients typically present cerebellar ataxia with development of increasing asymmetric spasticity in upper and lower limbs, and variable axonal sensory or sensorimotor neuropathy. Additional heterogeneous features, including pes cavus, scoliosis, and abnormalities of the brain (e.g. cerebral atrophy), may also be associated. Is a False Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
Progressive myoclonic epilepsy with dystonia is a rare, genetic epilepsy syndrome characterized by neonatal or early infantile onset of severe, progressive, typically frequent and prolonged myoclonic seizures that are refractory to treatment, associated with localized and/or generalized paroxysmal dystonia (which later becomes persistent). Other features include severe hypotonia, hemiplegia, psychomotor regression (or lack of psychomotor development) and progressive cerebral and cerebellar atrophy, with affected individuals becoming progressively non-reactive to environmental stimuli. Is a True Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
Intellectual disability-obesity-brain malformations-facial dysmorphism syndrome is a rare, syndromic intellectual disability primarily characterized by moderate to severe intellectual disability, true-to-relative microcephaly and brain abnormalities including a thin corpus callosum, cerebellar hypoplasia, cerebral white matter hypoplasia and multi-focal hyperintensity of cerebral white matter on MRI. Obesity and distinctive craniofacial dysmorphism (including brachycephaly, round face, straight eyebrows, synophrys, hypertelorism, epicanthus, wide and depressed nasal bridge, protruding ears with uplifted lobe, downslanting corners of the mouth) are additional features. Is a True Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
Spectrin-associated autosomal recessive cerebellar ataxia is a rare, genetic neurological disease, due to SPTBN2 mutations, characterized by global development delay in infancy, followed by childhood-onset gait ataxia with limb dysmetria and dysdiadochokinesia, mild to severe intellectual disability, development of cerebellar atrophy, and abnormal eye movements (including a convergent squint, hypometric saccades, jerky pursuit movements and incomplete range of movement). Is a False Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
Familial dyskinesia and facial myokymia is a rare paroxysmal movement disorder, with childhood or adolescent onset, characterized by paroxysmal choreiform, dystonic, and myoclonic movements involving the limbs (mostly distal upper limbs), neck and/or face, which can progressively increase in both frequency and severity until they become nearly constant. Patients may also present with delayed motor milestones, perioral and periorbital dyskinesias, dysarthria, hypotonia, and weakness. Is a True Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
A rare, genetic neurological disorder defined by early-onset of neurologic symptoms, biphasic clinical course, unique MRI features (including extensive, symmetrical, deep white matter abnormalities), and increased lactate in body fluids. The severe form is characterized by delayed psychomotor development, seizures, early-onset hypotonia, and persistently increased lactate levels. The mild form usually presents with irritability, psychomotor regression after six months of age, and temporary high lactate levels, with overall clinical improvement from the second year onward. Is a True Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
Hot water reflex epilepsy is a rare neurologic disease characterized by the onset of generalized or focal seizures following immersion of the head in hot water, or with hot water being poured over the head. Primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures have been reported in rare cases. Is a True Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
Spastic ataxia with congenital miosis is a rare hereditary ataxia characterized by an apparently non-progressive or slowly progressive symmetrical ataxia of gait, pyramidal signs in the limbs, spasticity and hyperreflexia (especially in the lower limbs) together with dysarthria and impaired pupillary reaction to light, presenting as a fixed miosis (with pupils that seldom exceed 2 mm in diameter and dilate poorly with mydriatics). Nystagmus may also be present. Is a False Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
Deafness-encephaloneuropathy-obesity-valvulopathy syndrome is a rare mitochondrial disease with marked clinical variability typically characterized by encephalomyopathy, kidney disease (nephrotic syndrome), optic atrophy, early-onset deafness, pancytopenia, obesity, and cardiac disease (valvulopathy). Additionally, macrocephaly, intellectual disability, hyperlactatemia, elevated lactate/pyruvate ratio, insulin-dependent diabetes, livedo reticularis, liver dysfunction and seizures have also been associated. Is a True Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
Familial hyperprolactinemia is a rare, genetic endocrine disorder characterized by persistently high prolactin serum levels (not associated with gestation, puerperium, drug intake or pituitary tumor) in multiple members of a family. Clinically it manifests with signs usually observed in hyperprolactinemia, which are: secondary medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA)-negative amenorrhea and galactorrhea in female patients, and hypogonadism and decreased testosterone level-driven sexual dysfunction in male patients. Oligomenorrhea and primary infertility have also been reported in some female patients. Is a True Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
Hypermethioninemia encephalopathy due to adenosine kinase deficiency is a rare inborn error of metabolism disorder characterized by persistent hypermethioninemia with increased levels of S-adenosylmethionine and S-adenosylhomocysteine which manifests with encephalopathy, severe global developmental delay, mild to severe liver dysfunction, hypotonia and facial dysmorphism (most significant is frontal bossing, macrocephaly, hypertelorism and depressed nasal bridge). Epileptic seizures, hypoglycemia and/or cardiac defects (pulmonary stenosis, atrial and/or ventricular septal defect, coarctation of the aorta) may be associated. Clinical picture may range from neurological symptoms only to multi-organ involvement. Is a True Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
Hypotonia-speech impairment-severe cognitive delay syndrome is a rare, genetic neurodegenerative disorder characterized by severe, persistent hypotonia (presenting at birth or in early infancy), severe global developmental delay (with poor or absent speech, difficulty or inability to roll, sit or walk), profound intellectual disability, and failure to thrive. Additional manifestations include microcephaly, progressive peripheral spasticity, bilateral strabismus and nystagmus, constipation, and variable dysmorphic facial features (including plagiocephaly, broad forehead, small nose, low-set ears, micrognathia and open mouth with tented upper lip). Is a False Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
Familial cortical myoclonus is a rare, genetic movement disorder characterized by autosomal dominant, adult-onset, slowly progressive, multifocal, cortical myoclonus. Patients present somatosensory-evoked, brief, jerky, involuntary movements in the face, arms and legs, associated in most cases with sustained, multiple, sudden falls without loss of consciousness. Seizures or other neurological deficits, aside from mild cerebellar ataxia late in the course of the illness, are absent. Is a True Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
Fragile X associated tremor ataxia syndrome (disorder) Is a False Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
Episodic ataxia type 7 (EA7) is an exceedingly rare form of hereditary episodic ataxia characterized by ataxia with weakness, vertigo, and dysarthria without interictal findings. Is a False Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
Episodic ataxia type 6 (EA6) is an exceedingly rare form of hereditary episodic ataxia with varying degrees of ataxia and associated findings including slurred speech, headache, confusion and hemiplegia. Is a False Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
A rare form of hereditary episodic ataxia characterized by late-onset episodic ataxia, recurrent attacks of vertigo, and diplopia. Is a False Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
A rare form of hereditary episodic ataxia characterized by vestibular ataxia, vertigo, tinnitus, and interictal myokymia. Is a False Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
Episodic ataxia type 5 (EA5) is an extremely rare form of hereditary episodic ataxia characterized by recurrent episodes of vertigo and ataxia lasting several hours. Is a False Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
Corpus callosum agenesis-abnormal genitalia syndrome is a rare, genetic developmental defect during embryogenesis syndrome characterized by agenesis of the corpus callosum, mild to severe neurological manifestations (intellectual disability, developmental delay, epilepsy, dystonia), and urogenital anomalies (hypospadias, cryptorchidism, renal dysplasia, ambiguous genitalia). Additionally, skeletal anomalies (limb contractures, scoliosis), dysmorphic facial features (prominent supraorbital ridges, synophrys, large eyes) and optic atrophy have been observed. Is a True Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
Orofaciodigital syndrome type 14 is a rare subtype of orofaciodigital syndrome, with autosomal recessive inheritance and C2CD3 mutations, characterized by severe microcephaly, trigonocephaly, severe intellectual disability and micropenis, in addition to oral, facial and digital malformations (gingival frenulae, lingual hamartomas, cleft/lobulated tongue, cleft palate, telecanthus, up-slanting palpebral fissures, microretrognathia, postaxial polydactyly of hands and duplication of hallux). Corpus callosum agenesis and vermis hypoplasia with molar tooth sign, on brain imaging, are also associated. Is a False Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
A rare, genetic neurological disorder characterized by the presence of diffuse pachygyria and arachnoid cysts, psychomotor developmental delay and intellectual disability. Seizures (absence, atonic and generalized tonic-clonic) and, on occasion, headache are also associated. Is a True Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
Myosclerosis is a rare, genetic, non-dystrophic myopathy characterized by early, diffuse, progressive muscle and joint contractures that result in severe limitation of movement of axial, proximal, and distal joints, walking difficulties in early childhood and toe walking. Patients typically present thin, sclerotic muscles with a woody consistency, mild girdle and proximal limb weakness with moderate distal weakness and scoliosis. Muscle biopsy shows partial collagen VI deficiency at the myofiber basement membrane and absent collagen VI around most endomysial/perimysial capillaries. Is a True Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
A rare epilepsy syndrome characterized by progressive myoclonus epilepsy in association with primary glomerular disease. Patients present with neurologic symptoms (including tremor, action myoclonus, tonic-clonic seizures, later ataxia and dysarthria) that may precede, occur simultaneously or be followed by renal manifestations including proteinuria that progresses to nephrotic syndrome and end-stage renal disease. In some patients, sensorimotor peripheral neuropathy, sensorineural hearing loss and dilated cardiomyopathy are associated symptoms. Is a True Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
A rare, hereditary inborn error of metabolism characterized by an acute onset of encephalopathy in infancy or early childhood. Apart from these episodic acute events, the disorder shows a relatively benign course. Multiple metabolic abnormalities are present, including metabolic acidosis, respiratory alkalosis, hypoglycemia, increased serum lactate and alanine. Is a False Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
Familial focal epilepsy with variable foci is a rare genetic epilepsy disorder characterized by autosomal dominant lesional and nonlesional focal epilepsy with variable penetrance. Focal seizures emanate from different cortical locations (temporal, frontal, centroparietal, parietal, occipital) in different family members, but for each individual a single focus remains constant throughout lifetime. Seizure type (tonic, tonic-clonic or hyperkinetic) and severity varies among family members and tends to decrease (but do not disappear) during adulthood. Many patients have an aura and show automatisms during diurnal seizures whereas others have nocturnal seizures. Most individuals are of normal intelligence but patients with intellectual disability, autistic spectrum disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder have been described. Is a True Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
Microcephaly-cerebellar hypoplasia-cardiac conduction defect syndrome is a rare, genetic congenital anomalies/dysmorphic syndrome characterized by growth failure, global developmental delay, profound intellectual disability, autistic behaviors, acquired second-degree heart block with bradycardia and vasomotor instability. Hands and feet present with long fusiform fingers, campto-clinodactyly and crowded toes while craniofacial dysmorphism includes microcephaly, broad forehead, thin eyebrows, upslanting palpebral fissures, large ears with prominent antihelix, prominent nose, long philtrum, thin upper lip vermillion and prominent lower lip. Neurological signs include hypotonia, brisk reflexes, dystonic-like movements and truncal ataxia and imaging shows cerebellar hypoplasia and simplified gyral pattern. Is a True Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
Progressive external ophthalmoplegia-myopathy-emaciation syndrome is a rare mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation disorder due to nuclear DNA anomalies characterized by progressive external ophthalmoplegia without diplopia, cerebellar atrophy, proximal skeletal muscle weakness with generalized muscle wasting, profound emaciation, respiratory failure, spinal deformity and facial muscle weakness (manifesting with ptosis, dysphonia, dysphagia and nasal speech). Intellectual disability, gastrointestinal symptoms (e.g. nausea, abdominal fullness, and loss of appetite), dilated cardiomyopathy and renal colic have also been reported. Is a True Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
A rare, inherited mitochondrial disorder due to a defect in mitochondrial protein synthesis characterized by intrauterine growth retardation, metabolic decompensation with recurrent vomiting, persistent severe lactic acidosis, encephalopathy, seizures, failure to thrive, severe global developmental delay, poor eye contact, severe muscular hypotonia or axial hypotonia with limb hypertonia, hepatomegaly and/or liver dysfunction and/or liver failure, leading to fatal outcome in severe cases. Neuroimaging abnormalities may include corpus callosum thinning, leukodystrophy, delayed myelination and basal ganglia involvement. Is a True Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
Focal epilepsy-intellectual disability-cerebro-cerebellar malformation is a rare, genetic neurological disorder characterized by early infantile-onset of seizures, borderline to moderate intellectual disability, cerebellar features including dysarthria and ataxia and cerebellar atrophy and cortical thickening observed on MRI imaging. Seizures are typically focal (with prominent eye blinking, facial and limb jerking), precipitated by fever and often commence with an oral sensory aura (anesthetized tongue sensation). When not properly controlled by anti-epileptic medication, weekly frequency and persistence into adult life is observed. Is a True Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
Rolandic epilepsy-speech dyspraxia syndrome is a rare, genetic epilepsy characterized by speech disorder (including a range of symptoms from dysarthria, speech dyspraxia, receptive and expressive language delay/regression and acquired aphasia to subtle impairments of conversational speech) and epilepsy (mostly focal and secondary generalized childhood-onset seizures, sometimes with aura). Mild to severe intellectual disability may also be observed. Is a True Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
Familial multiple meningioma is a rare, benign neoplasm of the central nervous system characterized by the development of multiple or, rarely, solitary meningiomas in two or more blood relatives, without other apparent syndromic manifestations. Depending on the localization, growth rate and size of the tumors, patients can present with subtle, gradually worsening or abrupt and severe neurological compromise or can be completely asymptomatic. Is a True Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
Mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome, encephalomyopathic form is a group of mitochondrial DNA maintenance syndrome diseases characterized by predominantly neuromuscular manifestations with typically infantile onset of hypotonia, lactic acidosis, psychomotor delay, progressive hyperkinetic-dystonic movement disorders, external ophthalmoplegia, sensorineural hearing loss, generalized seizures and variable renal tubular dysfunction. It may be associated with a broad range of other clinical features. Is a False Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
Pitt-Hopkins syndrome Is a True Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
Diencephalic-mesencephalic junction dysplasia is a rare, genetic, non-syndromic cerebral malformation characterized by severe intellectual disability, progressive postnatal microcephaly, axial hypotonia, spastic quadriparesis, seizures and facial dysmorphism (bushy eyebrows, hairy forehead, broad nasal root, long flat philtrum, V-shaped upper lip). Additionally, talipes equinovarus, non-obstructive cardiomyopathy, persistent hyperplastic primary vitreous, obstructive hydrocephalus and autistic features may also be associated. On brain magnetic resonance imaging, the butterfly sign is characteristically observed and cortical calcifications, agenesis of the corpus callosum, ventriculomegaly, brainstem dysplasia and cerebellar vermis hypoplasia have also been described. Is a True Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
A rare hereditary ataxia characterized by a progressive cerebellar ataxia associated with disruption of visual fixation by saccadic intrusions (overshooting horizontal saccades with macrosaccadic oscillations and increased velocity of larger saccades). It presents with progressive gait, trunk and limb ataxia with pyramidal tract signs (increased tendon reflexes and Babinski sign), myoclonic jerks, fasciculations, cerebellar dysarthria, sensorimotor axonal neuropathy with impaired joint position, vibration, temperature, pain sensations, pes cavus, and saccadic intrusions with characteristic overshooting horizontal saccades, macrosaccadic oscillations, and increased velocity of larger saccades, without other eye movement disturbances. Is a False Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
X-linked non progressive cerebellar ataxia is a rare hereditary ataxia characterized by delayed early motor development, severe neonatal hypotonia, non-progressive ataxia and slow eye movements, presenting normal cognitive abilities and absence of pyramidal signs. Frequently patients also manifest intention tremor, mild dysphagia, and dysarthria. Brain MRI reveals global cerebellar atrophy with absence of other malformations or degenerations of the central and peripheral nervous systems. Is a False Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
Hypomyelination neuropathy-arthrogryposis syndrome is a rare, genetic, limb malformation syndrome characterized by multiple congenital distal joint contractures (including talipes equinovarus and both proximal and distal interphalangeal joint contractures of the hands) and very severe motor paralysis at birth (i.e. lack of swallowing, autonomous respiratory function and deep tendon reflexes), leading to death within first 3 months of life. Fetal hypo- or akinesia, late-onset polyhydramnios and dramatically reduced, or absent, motor nerve conduction velocities (<10 m/s) are frequently associated. Nerve ultrastructural morphology shows severe abnormalities of the nodes of Ranvier and myelinated axons. Is a True Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
A very rare congenital cranial dysinnervation disorder characterised by unilateral or bilateral non progressive congenital facial palsy (VII cranial nerve) with impairments of ocular abduction (VI cranial nerve). It can also be associated with other cranial nerves palsies, orofacial anomalies and limb defects. Is a True Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
An inherited disorder characterised by hypermanganesemia. Manganese accumulates in the region of the brain responsible for the coordination of movement causing dystonia and other uncontrolled movements. Two types of hypermanganesemia with dystonia have been identified; hypermanganesemia with dystonia, polycythaemia, and cirrhosis (HMDPC) and hypermanganesemia with dystonia 2 and they are distinguished by genetic cause and features. Inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern. Is a True Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
A rare genetic disease characterized by cerebellar ataxia, cytopenias and predisposition to bone marrow failure and myeloid leukemia. Neurologic features variably include slowly progressive cerebellar ataxia or balance impairment with cerebellar atrophy and periventricular white matter T2 hyperintensities in brain MRI, horizontal and vertical nystagmus, dysmetria, dysarthria, pyramidal tract signs and reduced nerve conduction velocity. Hematological abnormalities are variable and may be intermittent and include cytopenias of all cell lineages, immunodeficiency, myelodysplasia and acute myeloid leukemia. Is a False Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
A rare neurologic disease characterized by a specific pattern of white matter abnormalities on brain imaging (magnetic resonance imaging), as well as mild ataxia, headaches, mild visual impairment, learning difficulties and cases of male infertility. Is a False Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
Hypomyelination, hypogonadotropic hypogonadism, hypodontia syndrome (disorder) Is a False Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
Odontoleukodystrophy (disorder) Is a False Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
A rare disorder characterized by slowly progressive spasticity, extrapyramidal movement disorders (dystonia, choreoathetosis and rigidity), cerebellar ataxia, moderate to severe cognitive deficit, and anarthria/dysarthria. Is a False Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
Adult onset autosomal dominant leukodystrophy (disorder) Is a False Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
RNA polymerase III-related leukodystrophy Is a False Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
Peripheral demyelinating neuropathy-central dysmyelinating leucodystrophy-Waardenburg syndrome-Hirschsprung disease (PCWH) is a systemic disease characterised by the association of the features of Waardenburg-Shah syndrome (WSS) with neurological features of variable severity. Is a False Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
Pelizaeus-Merzbacher like disease (PMLD) is an autosomal recessive leukodystrophy sharing identical clinical and radiological features as X-linked Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease. Is a False Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
Leukoencephalopathy, ataxia, hypodontia, hypomyelination syndrome (disorder) Is a False Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
Cerebroretinal vasculopathy Is a False Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
A rare leukodystrophy characterized by congenital thickened, wrinkled skin showing loss of elasticity, in combination with childhood onset of rapidly progressive generalized cognitive and motor impairment quickly resulting in a vegetative state and early death. Neuropathologic examination reveals neuroaxonal leukodystrophy with numerous neuroaxonal spheroids and diffuse loss of axons and myelin sheaths. Is a False Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
A rare early childhood onset progressive encephalopathy characterized by extreme cerebellar atrophy, infantile onset hypotonia, infantile spasms with hypsarrhythmia, profound intellectual disability, and optic atrophy. PEHO stands for the main features of the syndrome: Progressive encephalopathy with Edema, Hypsarrhythmia and Optic atrophy. Is a False Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
A rare form of primordial dwarfism, often microcephalic, characterized by short stature, global developmental delay, variable intellectual disability and recognizable dysmorphic facial features (triangular face, prominent forehead, deeply set eyes, low-set ears, wide nose, malar hypoplasia, wide mouth, thick lips, and widely spaced teeth). Is a False Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
A rare combined immunodeficiency disorder characterized by primary immunodeficiency manifesting with repeated bacterial, viral and fungal infections, in association with neurological manifestations (hypotonia, cerebellar ataxia, myoclonic seizures), developmental delay, optic atrophy, facial dysmorphism (high forehead, hypoplastic supraorbital ridges, palpebral edema, hypertelorism, flat nasal bridge, broad nasal root and tip, anteverted nares, thin lower lip overlapped by upper lip, square chin) and skeletal anomalies (short metacarpals/metatarsals with cone-shaped epiphyses, osteopenia). Is a False Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
Early-onset epileptic encephalopathy and intellectual disability due to GRIN2A mutation is a rare intellectual disability and epilepsy syndrome characterized by global developmental delay and mild to profound intellectual disability, multiple types of usually intractable focal and generalized seizures with variable abnormal EEG findings, and bilateral progressive parenchymal volume loss and thin corpus callosum on brain MRI. Is a True Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
PEHO-like syndrome is a rare, genetic neurological disease characterized by progressive encephalopathy, early-onset seizures with a hypsarrhythmic pattern, facial and limb edema, severe hypotonia, early arrest of psychomotor development and craniofacial dysmorphism (evolving microcephaly, narrow forehead, short nose, prominent auricles, open mouth, micrognathia), in the absence of neuro-ophthalmic or neuroradiologic findings. Poor visual responsiveness, growth failure and tapering fingers are also associated. Is a False Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
A rare neuro-ophthalmological disease characterized by severe microcephaly of prenatal onset (with diminutive anterior fontanel and sutural ridging), growth retardation, global developmental delay and intellectual disability (ranging from mild to profound), dysmorphic features (sloping forehead, micro/retrognathia, prominent ears) and visual impairments (including microphthalmia to anophthalmia, generalized retinopathy or multiple punched-out retinal lesions, retinal folds with retinal detachment, optic nerve hypoplasia, strabismus, nystagmus). Brain MRI may show reduced cortical size, cerebral hemispheres, corpus callosum, pachygyria, simplified gyral folding or normal pattern. Other associated features include epilepsy and neurological deficits. Is a False Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
Microcephalic primordial dwarfism, Dauber type is a rare, genetic developmental defect during embryogenesis characterized by severe pre- and postnatal growth retardation, severe microcephaly, severe developmental delay and intellectual disability, severe adult short stature and facial dysmorphism (including hypotelorism, small ears, prominent nose). Other reported features include skeletal anomalies (Madelung deformity, clinodactyly, mild lumbar scoliosis, bilateral hip dysplasia) and seizures. Absence of thelarche and menarche is also associated. Is a False Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
Benign familial mesial temporal lobe epilepsy is a rare epilepsy characterized by seizures with viscerosensory or experiential auras, onset in adolescence or early adulthood and good prognosis. It is defined as at least 24 months of seizure freedom with or without antiepileptic medication. Is a True Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
X-linked cerebral-cerebellar-coloboma syndrome is a rare, genetic syndrome with a cerebellar malformation as major feature characterized by cerebellar vermis hypo- or aplasia, ventriculomegaly, agenesis of corpus callosum and abnormalities of the brainstem and cerebral cortex in association with ocular coloboma. Clinically, patients show hydrocephalus at birth, neonatal hypotonia with abnormal breathing pattern, ocular abnormalities with impaired vision, severe psychomotor delay, and seizures. Is a True Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
A rare, genetic, neurological disorder characterized by parkinsonian features (including resting or action tremor, cogwheel rigidity, hypomimia and bradykinesia) associated with variably penetrant spasticity, hyperactive deep tendon reflexes and Babinski sign. Is a True Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some
A rare, genetic, syndromic intellectual disability disease characterized by progressive postnatal microcephaly and global developmental delay, as well as moderate to profound intellectual disability, difficulty or inability to walk, pyramidal signs (including spasticity, hyperreflexia and extensor plantar response) and thin corpus callosum revealed by brain imaging. Ophthalmologic signs (including nystagmus, strabismus and abnormal retinal pigmentation), foot deformity and genital anomalies may also be associated. Is a True Hereditary disorder of nervous system Inferred relationship Some

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