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Chromosome 16p13.3 deletion 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

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ICD-10

Q87.2

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)

16p13.3 deletion syndrome

Categories

Congenital and Genetic Diseases

Summary

Chromosome 16p13.3 deletion syndrome is a chromosome abnormality that can affect many parts of the body. People with this condition are missing a small piece (deletion) of chromosome 16 at a location designated p13.3. Although once thought to be a severe form of Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome, it is now emerging as a unique syndrome. Signs and symptoms may include failure to thrive, hypotonia (reduced muscle tone), short stature, microcephaly (unusually small head), characteristic facial features, mild to moderate intellectual disability, organ anomalies (i.e. heart and/or kidney problems), and vulnerability to infections.[1][2][3] Chromosome testing of both parents can provide information about whether the deletion was inherited. In most cases, parents do not have any chromosome abnormalities.[2] However, sometimes one parent has a balanced translocation where a piece of a chromosome has broken off and attached to another one with no gain or loss of genetic material. The balanced translocation normally does not cause signs or symptoms, but it increases the risk for having a child with a chromosome abnormality like a deletion. Treatment is based on the signs and symptoms present in each person.

To learn more about chromosome abnormalities in general, view our GARD fact sheet on Chromosome Disorders.

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
Percent of people who have these symptoms is not available through HPO
Abnormal facial shape
Unusual facial appearance
0001999
Abnormality of the hairline
0009553
Abnormality of the kidney
Abnormal kidney
0000077
Autosomal dominant contiguous gene syndrome
0001452
Broad hallux
Broad big toe
Wide big toe

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0010055
Broad thumb
Broad thumbs
Wide/broad thumb

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0011304
Clinodactyly of the 5th finger
Permanent curving of the pinkie finger
0004209
Convex nasal ridge
Beaked nose
Beaklike protrusion
Hooked nose
Polly beak nasal deformity

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0000444
Death in infancy
Infantile death
Lethal in infancy

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0001522
Downslanted palpebral fissures
Downward slanting of the opening between the eyelids
0000494
Facial hemangioma
0000329
Facial hypertrichosis
Increased facial hair growth
0002219
Failure to thrive
Faltering weight
Weight faltering

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0001508
Feeding difficulties in infancy
0008872
Global developmental delay
0001263
High palate
Elevated palate
Increased palatal height

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0000218
Hypoplastic left heart
Underdeveloped left heart
0004383
Intellectual disability
Mental deficiency
Mental retardation
Mental retardation, nonspecific
Mental-retardation

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0001249
Low hanging columella
0009765
Microcephaly
Abnormally small skull
Decreased circumference of cranium
Decreased size of skull
Reduced head circumference
Small head circumference

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0000252
Micrognathia
Little lower jaw
Small jaw
Small lower jaw

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0000347
Muscular hypotonia
Low or weak muscle tone
0001252
Myopia
Close sighted
Near sighted
Near sightedness
Nearsightedness

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0000545
Nevus sebaceous
0010815
Obesity
Having too much body fat
0001513
Polysplenia
Multiple small spleens
0001748
Prominent nose
Big nose
Disproportionately large nose
Increased nasal size
Increased size of nose
Large nose
Pronounced nose

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0000448
Recurrent infections
Frequent infections
Frequent, severe infections
Increased frequency of infection
infections, recurrent
Predisposition to infections
Susceptibility to infection

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0002719
Scoliosis
0002650
Seizure
0001250
Sleep disturbance
Difficulty sleeping
Trouble sleeping

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0002360
Somatic mosaicism
0001442
Strabismus
Cross-eyed
Squint
Squint eyes

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0000486

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.

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      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

      • Genetics Home Reference (GHR) contains information on Chromosome 16p13.3 deletion syndrome. This website is maintained by the National Library of Medicine.
      • Unique is a source of information and support for families and individuals affected by rare chromosome disorders. Click on the link to view information about Chromosome 16p13.3 deletion syndrome.

        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. 
        • PubMed is a searchable database of medical literature and lists journal articles that discuss Chromosome 16p13.3 deletion syndrome. Click on the link to view a sample search on this topic.

          References

          1. CHROMOSOME 16p13.3 DELETION SYNDROME, PROXIMAL. OMIM. July 2015; https://www.omim.org/entry/610543.
          2. 16p13 deletions. Unique. 2007; https://www.rarechromo.org/media/information/Chromosome%2016/16p13%20deletions%20FTNW.pdf.
          3. Bartsch O, Rasi S, Delicado A, Dyack S, Neumann LM, Seemanová E, Volleth M, Haaf T, Kalscheuer VM. Evidence for a new contiguous gene syndrome, the chromosome 16p13.3 deletion syndrome alias severe Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome. Hum Genet. September 2006; 120(2):179-186.