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Disease Profile

HEC 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

Neonatal

ICD-10

Q87.8

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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Not applicable

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Other names (AKA)

Hydrocephalus, endocardial fibroelastosis, and cataracts; Communicating hydrocephalus, endocardial fibroelastosis (EFE) and congenital cataracts

Categories

Congenital and Genetic Diseases; Heart Diseases

Summary

The following summary is from Orphanet, a European reference portal for information on rare diseases and orphan drugs.
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Orpha Number: 2119

Definition
A rare syndromic cardiac disease characterized by communicating hydrocephalus, endocardial fibroelastosis, and congenital cataracts. A history of upper respiratory infection in the mother during the first trimester of pregnancy and polyhydramnios in the third trimester has been associated. No evience of toxoplasmosis, rubella, cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex virus, syphilis, and galactosemia is reported. There have been no further descriptions in the literature since 1995.

Visit the Orphanet disease page for more resources.

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
Communicating hydrocephalus
0001334
Developmental cataract
Clouding of the lens of the eye at birth
0000519
Endocardial fibroelastosis
0001706
Polyhydramnios
High levels of amniotic fluid
0001561
Respiratory insufficiency
Respiratory impairment
0002093
Vaginal hydrocele
0100673
30%-79% of people have these symptoms
Abnormal pupil morphology
Abnormality of the pupil
Pupillary abnormalities
Pupillary abnormality

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0000615
Abnormal retinal vascular morphology
Abnormality of retina blood vessels
0008046
Abnormality of the pharynx
0000600
Arrhythmia
Abnormal heart rate
Heart rhythm disorders
Irregular heart beat
Irregular heartbeat

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0011675
Cardiomyopathy
Disease of the heart muscle
0001638
Premature birth
Premature delivery of affected infants
Preterm delivery

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0001622
Percent of people who have these symptoms is not available through HPO
Death in infancy
Infantile death
Lethal in infancy

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0001522

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.

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. 
  • 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 HEC syndrome. Click on the link to view a sample search on this topic.