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Van den Ende-Gupta syndrome(VDEGS)

MedGen UID:
322127
Concept ID:
C1833136
Disease or Syndrome
Synonyms: Blepharophimosis, arachnodactyly, and congenital contractures; Marden Walker like syndrome; Marden Walker like syndrome without psychomotor retardation; VDEGS
SNOMED CT: Van den Ende-Gupta syndrome (719845008); Marden Walker like syndrome (719845008)
Modes of inheritance:
Autosomal recessive inheritance
MedGen UID:
141025
Concept ID:
C0441748
Intellectual Product
Source: Orphanet
A mode of inheritance that is observed for traits related to a gene encoded on one of the autosomes (i.e., the human chromosomes 1-22) in which a trait manifests in individuals with two pathogenic alleles, either homozygotes (two copies of the same mutant allele) or compound heterozygotes (whereby each copy of a gene has a distinct mutant allele).
 
Gene (location): SCARF2 (22q11.21)
 
Monarch Initiative: MONDO:0010959
OMIM®: 600920
Orphanet: ORPHA2460

Definition

Van den Ende-Gupta syndrome (VDEGS) is an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by severe contractual arachnodactyly from birth and distinctive facial dysmorphism, including triangular face, malar hypoplasia, narrow nose, everted lips, and blepharophimosis. Skeletal anomalies include slender ribs, hooked clavicles, and dislocated radial head. There is no neurologic involvement (summary by Patel et al., 2014). [from OMIM]

Clinical features

From HPO
Dilatation of the renal pelvis
MedGen UID:
574571
Concept ID:
C0341676
Disease or Syndrome
The presence of dilatation of the renal pelvis.
Arachnodactyly
MedGen UID:
2047
Concept ID:
C0003706
Congenital Abnormality
Abnormally long and slender fingers (spider fingers).
Clubfoot
MedGen UID:
3130
Concept ID:
C0009081
Congenital Abnormality
Clubfoot is a congenital limb deformity defined as fixation of the foot in cavus, adductus, varus, and equinus (i.e., inclined inwards, axially rotated outwards, and pointing downwards) with concomitant soft tissue abnormalities (Cardy et al., 2007). Clubfoot may occur in isolation or as part of a syndrome (e.g., diastrophic dysplasia, 222600). Clubfoot has been reported with deficiency of long bones and mirror-image polydactyly (Gurnett et al., 2008; Klopocki et al., 2012).
Pes planus
MedGen UID:
42034
Concept ID:
C0016202
Anatomical Abnormality
A foot where the longitudinal arch of the foot is in contact with the ground or floor when the individual is standing; or, in a patient lying supine, a foot where the arch is in contact with the surface of a flat board pressed against the sole of the foot by the examiner with a pressure similar to that expected from weight bearing; or, the height of the arch is reduced.
Hallux valgus
MedGen UID:
5416
Concept ID:
C0018536
Anatomical Abnormality
Lateral deviation of the great toe (i.e., in the direction of the little toe).
Dislocated radial head
MedGen UID:
488814
Concept ID:
C0265563
Congenital Abnormality
A dislocation of the head of the radius from its socket in the elbow joint.
Knee flexion contracture
MedGen UID:
98042
Concept ID:
C0409355
Finding
A type of knee joint contracture in which the knee is in a fixed bent (flexed) configuration such that it cannot be straightened actively or passively.
Tapered finger
MedGen UID:
98098
Concept ID:
C0426886
Finding
The gradual reduction in girth of the finger from proximal to distal.
2-3 toe cutaneous syndactyly
MedGen UID:
98470
Concept ID:
C0432040
Congenital Abnormality
Genu valgum
MedGen UID:
154364
Concept ID:
C0576093
Anatomical Abnormality
The legs angle inward, such that the knees are close together and the ankles far apart.
Narrow foot
MedGen UID:
108395
Concept ID:
C0576227
Finding
A foot for which the measured width is below the 5th centile for age; or, a foot that appears disproportionately narrow for its length.
Distal ulnar hypoplasia
MedGen UID:
371495
Concept ID:
C1833145
Finding
Underdevelopment of the distal portion of the ulna.
Long hallux
MedGen UID:
400514
Concept ID:
C1864375
Finding
Increased length of the big toe.
Ulnar bowing
MedGen UID:
356099
Concept ID:
C1865847
Finding
Bending of the diaphysis (shaft) of the ulna.
Long metacarpals
MedGen UID:
866904
Concept ID:
C4021260
Finding
An abnormally increased length of the metacarpal bones.
Slender metacarpals
MedGen UID:
870626
Concept ID:
C4025077
Anatomical Abnormality
Decreased width of the metacarpal bones (that is, reduced diameter).
Radioulnar subluxation
MedGen UID:
1053882
Concept ID:
CN377337
Finding
Partial dislocation of the radioulnar joint.
Posteriorly rotated ears
MedGen UID:
96566
Concept ID:
C0431478
Congenital Abnormality
A type of abnormal location of the ears in which the position of the ears is characterized by posterior rotation (the superior part of the ears is rotated towards the back of the head, and the inferior part of the ears towards the front).
Overfolded helix
MedGen UID:
325239
Concept ID:
C1837731
Finding
A condition in which the helix is folded over to a greater degree than normal. That is, excessive curling of the helix edge, whereby the free edge is parallel to the plane of the ear.
Small earlobe
MedGen UID:
334587
Concept ID:
C1842680
Finding
Reduced volume of the earlobe.
Protruding ear
MedGen UID:
343309
Concept ID:
C1855285
Finding
Angle formed by the plane of the ear and the mastoid bone greater than the 97th centile for age (objective); or, outer edge of the helix more than 2 cm from the mastoid at the point of maximum distance (objective).
Intellectual disability
MedGen UID:
811461
Concept ID:
C3714756
Mental or Behavioral Dysfunction
Intellectual disability, previously referred to as mental retardation, is characterized by subnormal intellectual functioning that occurs during the developmental period. It is defined by an IQ score below 70.
Craniosynostosis syndrome
MedGen UID:
1163
Concept ID:
C0010278
Disease or Syndrome
Craniosynostosis refers to the premature closure of the cranial sutures. Primary craniosynostosis refers to the closure of one or more sutures due to abnormalities in skull development, and secondary craniosynostosis results from failure of brain growth.
Micrognathia
MedGen UID:
44428
Concept ID:
C0025990
Congenital Abnormality
Developmental hypoplasia of the mandible.
Joint contracture of the hand
MedGen UID:
56382
Concept ID:
C0158113
Finding
Contractures of one ore more joints of the hands meaning chronic loss of joint motion due to structural changes in non-bony tissue.
Hypoplasia of the maxilla
MedGen UID:
66804
Concept ID:
C0240310
Congenital Abnormality
Abnormally small dimension of the Maxilla. Usually creating a malocclusion or malalignment between the upper and lower teeth or resulting in a deficient amount of projection of the base of the nose and lower midface region.
Isolated scaphocephaly
MedGen UID:
82712
Concept ID:
C0265534
Congenital Abnormality
Scaphocephaly is a subtype of dolichocephaly where the anterior and posterior aspects of the cranial vault are pointed (boat-shaped). Scaphocephaly is caused by a precocious fusion of sagittal suture without other associated synostosis.
Elbow flexion contracture
MedGen UID:
98367
Concept ID:
C0409338
Acquired Abnormality
An elbow contracture that limits the ability of the elbow joint to be extended (straightened), meaning that the elbow is fixed in an flexed (bent) position.
Recurrent patellar dislocation
MedGen UID:
592395
Concept ID:
C0409412
Injury or Poisoning
Patellar dislocation occurring repeated times.
Short clavicles
MedGen UID:
96529
Concept ID:
C0426799
Congenital Abnormality
Reduced length of the clavicles.
Lateral clavicle hook
MedGen UID:
98426
Concept ID:
C0426805
Finding
An excessive upward convexity of the lateral clavicle.
Short ribs
MedGen UID:
98094
Concept ID:
C0426817
Finding
Reduced rib length.
Thin ribs
MedGen UID:
98095
Concept ID:
C0426818
Finding
Ribs with a reduced diameter.
Camptodactyly
MedGen UID:
195780
Concept ID:
C0685409
Congenital Abnormality
The distal interphalangeal joint and/or the proximal interphalangeal joint of the fingers or toes cannot be extended to 180 degrees by either active or passive extension.
Elbow contracture
MedGen UID:
331445
Concept ID:
C1833142
Anatomical Abnormality
A limitation in the passive range of motion of the elbow resulting from loss of elasticity in the periarticular tissues owing to structural changes of non-bony tissues, such as muscles, tendons, ligaments, joint capsules or skin.
Slender long bone
MedGen UID:
331446
Concept ID:
C1833144
Finding
Reduced diameter of a long bone.
Glenoid fossa hypoplasia
MedGen UID:
331731
Concept ID:
C1834384
Finding
Underdevelopment of the glenoid fossa, which is the cavity in the lateral part of the scapula which articulates with the head of the humerus.
Joint hypermobility
MedGen UID:
336793
Concept ID:
C1844820
Finding
The capability that a joint (or a group of joints) has to move, passively and/or actively, beyond normal limits along physiological axes.
Hypoplastic scapulae
MedGen UID:
337579
Concept ID:
C1846434
Finding
Underdeveloped scapula.
Malar flattening
MedGen UID:
347616
Concept ID:
C1858085
Finding
Underdevelopment of the malar prominence of the jugal bone (zygomatic bone in mammals), appreciated in profile, frontal view, and/or by palpation.
Camptodactyly of 2nd-5th fingers
MedGen UID:
347863
Concept ID:
C1859368
Finding
The distal interphalangeal joint and/or the proximal interphalangeal joint of the second to fifth fingers cannot be extended to 180 degrees by either active or passive extension.
Femoral bowing
MedGen UID:
347888
Concept ID:
C1859461
Finding
Bowing (abnormal curvature) of the femur.
Pectus excavatum
MedGen UID:
781174
Concept ID:
C2051831
Finding
A defect of the chest wall characterized by a depression of the sternum, giving the chest ("pectus") a caved-in ("excavatum") appearance.
Camptodactyly of toe
MedGen UID:
867404
Concept ID:
C4021774
Anatomical Abnormality
Camptodactyly is a painless flexion contracture of the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint that is usually gradually progressive. This term refers to camptodactyly of one or more toes.
Stridor
MedGen UID:
11613
Concept ID:
C0038450
Sign or Symptom
Stridor is a high pitched sound resulting from turbulent air flow in the upper airway.
Congenital laryngomalacia
MedGen UID:
120500
Concept ID:
C0264303
Anatomical Abnormality
Laryngomalacia is a congenital abnormality of the laryngeal cartilage in which the cartilage is floppy and prolapses over the larynx during inspiration.
Blepharophimosis
MedGen UID:
2670
Concept ID:
C0005744
Anatomical Abnormality
A fixed reduction in the vertical distance between the upper and lower eyelids with short palpebral fissures.
Narrow mouth
MedGen UID:
44435
Concept ID:
C0026034
Congenital Abnormality
Distance between the commissures of the mouth more than 2 SD below the mean. Alternatively, an apparently decreased width of the oral aperture (subjective).
Dental crowding
MedGen UID:
11850
Concept ID:
C0040433
Finding
Changes in alignment of teeth in the dental arch
Convex nasal ridge
MedGen UID:
66809
Concept ID:
C0240538
Finding
Nasal ridge curving anteriorly to an imaginary line that connects the nasal root and tip. The nose appears often also prominent, and the columella low.
High palate
MedGen UID:
66814
Concept ID:
C0240635
Congenital Abnormality
Height of the palate more than 2 SD above the mean (objective) or palatal height at the level of the first permanent molar more than twice the height of the teeth (subjective).
Narrow nose
MedGen UID:
98086
Concept ID:
C0426422
Finding
Interalar distance more than 2 SD below the mean for age, or alternatively, an apparently decreased width of the nasal base and alae.
Choanal stenosis
MedGen UID:
108427
Concept ID:
C0584837
Finding
Abnormal narrowing of the choana (the posterior nasal aperture).
Underdeveloped nasal alae
MedGen UID:
322332
Concept ID:
C1834055
Congenital Abnormality
Thinned, deficient, or excessively arched ala nasi.
Triangular face
MedGen UID:
324383
Concept ID:
C1835884
Finding
Facial contour, as viewed from the front, triangular in shape, with breadth at the temples and tapering to a narrow chin.
Depressed nasal bridge
MedGen UID:
373112
Concept ID:
C1836542
Finding
Posterior positioning of the nasal root in relation to the overall facial profile for age.
High, narrow palate
MedGen UID:
324787
Concept ID:
C1837404
Finding
The presence of a high and narrow palate.
Everted lower lip vermilion
MedGen UID:
344003
Concept ID:
C1853246
Finding
An abnormal configuration of the lower lip such that it is turned outward i.e., everted, with the Inner aspect of the lower lip vermilion (normally opposing the teeth) being visible in a frontal view.
Cleft palate
MedGen UID:
756015
Concept ID:
C2981150
Congenital Abnormality
Cleft palate is a developmental defect of the palate resulting from a failure of fusion of the palatine processes and manifesting as a separation of the roof of the mouth (soft and hard palate).
Abnormal eyebrow morphology
MedGen UID:
859993
Concept ID:
C4011556
Anatomical Abnormality
An abnormality of the eyebrow.
Sacral dimple
MedGen UID:
98428
Concept ID:
C0426848
Finding
A cutaneous indentation resulting from tethering of the skin to underlying structures (bone) of the intergluteal cleft.
Single umbilical artery
MedGen UID:
278026
Concept ID:
C1384670
Congenital Abnormality
Single umbilical artery (SUA) is the absence of one of the two umbilical arteries surrounding the fetal bladder and in the fetal umbilical cord.
Sclerocornea
MedGen UID:
344000
Concept ID:
C1853235
Disease or Syndrome
A congenital anomaly in which a part or the whole of the cornea acquires the characteristics of sclera, resulting in clouding of the cornea.

Term Hierarchy

CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVVan den Ende-Gupta syndrome
Follow this link to review classifications for Van den Ende-Gupta syndrome in Orphanet.

Recent clinical studies

Etiology

Hammoudeh JA, Goel P, Wolfswinkel EM, Fahradyan A, Vartanian E, Garg R, Williams MS, Khansa I, Urata MM
Plast Reconstr Surg 2020 Jun;145(6):1067e-1072e. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000006816. PMID: 32459778

Diagnosis

Karaer D, Karaer K
Am J Med Genet A 2022 Jun;188(6):1881-1884. Epub 2022 Feb 28 doi: 10.1002/ajmg.a.62707. PMID: 35224863
Niederhoffer KY, Fahiminiya S, Eydoux P, Mawson J, Nishimura G, Jerome-Majewska LA, Patel MS
Am J Med Genet A 2016 Sep;170(9):2310-21. Epub 2016 Jul 4 doi: 10.1002/ajmg.a.37831. PMID: 27375131
Migliavacca MP, Sobreira NL, Antonialli GP, Oliveira MM, Melaragno MI, Casteels I, de Ravel T, Brunoni D, Valle D, Perez AB
Am J Med Genet A 2014 May;164A(5):1170-4. Epub 2014 Jan 29 doi: 10.1002/ajmg.a.36425. PMID: 24478002Free PMC Article
Carr CW, Carron JD, Lachman RS, Abdul-Rahman OA
Am J Med Genet A 2007 Nov 15;143A(22):2706-11. doi: 10.1002/ajmg.a.32007. PMID: 17937442
Phadke SR, Gulati R, Agarwal SS
Am J Med Genet 1998 Apr 28;77(1):16-8. doi: 10.1002/(sici)1096-8628(19980428)77:1<16::aid-ajmg4>3.0.co;2-j. PMID: 9557887

Therapy

Hammoudeh JA, Goel P, Wolfswinkel EM, Fahradyan A, Vartanian E, Garg R, Williams MS, Khansa I, Urata MM
Plast Reconstr Surg 2020 Jun;145(6):1067e-1072e. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000006816. PMID: 32459778

Prognosis

Karaer D, Karaer K
Am J Med Genet A 2022 Jun;188(6):1881-1884. Epub 2022 Feb 28 doi: 10.1002/ajmg.a.62707. PMID: 35224863
Hammoudeh JA, Goel P, Wolfswinkel EM, Fahradyan A, Vartanian E, Garg R, Williams MS, Khansa I, Urata MM
Plast Reconstr Surg 2020 Jun;145(6):1067e-1072e. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000006816. PMID: 32459778
Niederhoffer KY, Fahiminiya S, Eydoux P, Mawson J, Nishimura G, Jerome-Majewska LA, Patel MS
Am J Med Genet A 2016 Sep;170(9):2310-21. Epub 2016 Jul 4 doi: 10.1002/ajmg.a.37831. PMID: 27375131

Clinical prediction guides

Karaer D, Karaer K
Am J Med Genet A 2022 Jun;188(6):1881-1884. Epub 2022 Feb 28 doi: 10.1002/ajmg.a.62707. PMID: 35224863
Niederhoffer KY, Fahiminiya S, Eydoux P, Mawson J, Nishimura G, Jerome-Majewska LA, Patel MS
Am J Med Genet A 2016 Sep;170(9):2310-21. Epub 2016 Jul 4 doi: 10.1002/ajmg.a.37831. PMID: 27375131
Ali R, Almureikhi M, Al-Musaifri F, Bhat V, Teebi A, Ben-Omran T
Am J Med Genet A 2010 Dec;152A(12):3095-100. doi: 10.1002/ajmg.a.33725. PMID: 21108395