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SMO – Congenital Hypothalamic Hamartoma Syndrome

Two brothers from a single family presented with hypothalamic hamartomas, post-axial polydactyly, precocious puberty, and global developmental delay consistent with congenital hypothalamic hamartoma syndrome. Exome sequencing identified heterozygous germline SMO variants, including c.1198C>T (p.Arg400Cys) ([PMID:30497210]). No additional unrelated cases have been reported, and segregation is limited to this sibship without parental phenotype, suggesting possible incomplete penetrance. The inheritance is inferred to be autosomal dominant given familial clustering and absence of consanguinity.

References

  • Journal of neurosurgery. Pediatrics • 2019 • A familial syndrome of hypothalamic hamartomas, polydactyly, and SMO mutations: a clinical report of 2 cases. PMID:30497210

Evidence Based Scoring (AI generated)

Gene–Disease Association

Limited

2 probands in one family, no additional segregation

Genetic Evidence

Limited

Two affected siblings in one family with germline SMO variants ([PMID:30497210])

Functional Evidence

Limited

No direct functional assays reported for these SMO variants in this syndrome