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Disease Profile
Childhood hypophosphatasia
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.
Unknown
Age of onset
Childhood
ICD-10
E83.3
Inheritance
Autosomal dominant A pathogenic variant in only one gene copy in each cell is sufficient to cause an autosomal dominant disease.
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.
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.
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.
X-linked
recessive Pathogenic variants in both copies of a gene on the X chromosome cause an X-linked recessive disorder.
recessive Pathogenic variants in both copies of a gene on the X chromosome cause an X-linked recessive disorder.
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.
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.
Not applicable
Other names (AKA)
Childhood-onset hypophosphatasia; Childhood-onset phosphoethanolaminuria; Childhood-onset Rathbun disease
Categories
Congenital and Genetic Diseases; Metabolic disorders; Mouth Diseases;
Summary
Childhood hypophosphatasia is a form of hypophosphatasia, a rare condition that affects the bones. Childhood hypophosphatasia, specifically, is generally diagnosed when the condition develops after six months of age but before adulthood. Signs and symptoms vary but may include delayed motor milestones; low bone mineral density for age; early loss of baby teeth (before age 5); bone and joint pain;
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
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Percent of people who have these symptoms is not available through HPO | ||
0000007 | ||
Bowing of the legs |
Bowed legs
Bowed lower limbs
[ more ] |
0002979 |
Carious teeth |
Dental cavities
Tooth cavities
Tooth decay
[ more ] |
0000670 |
0001363 | ||
Dolichocephaly |
Long, narrow head
Tall and narrow skull
[ more ] |
0000268 |
Elevated plasma pyrophosphate | 0011864 | |
Elevated urine pyrophosphate | 0003491 | |
Frontal bossing | 0002007 | |
Low alkaline phosphatase |
Decreased serum alkaline phosphatase
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0003282 |
Myopathy |
Muscle tissue disease
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0003198 |
Phosphoethanolaminuria |
High urine phosphoethanolamine levels
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0003239 |
Premature loss of primary teeth |
Early loss of baby teeth
Premature loss of baby teeth
[ more ] |
0006323 |
Proptosis |
Bulging eye
Eyeballs bulging out
Prominent eyes
Prominent globes
Protruding eyes
[ more ] |
0000520 |
Rachitic rosary | 0000897 | |
0001250 | ||
Decreased body height
Small stature
[ more ] |
0004322 | |
Skin dimple over apex of long bone angulation | 0001024 | |
Waddling gait |
'Waddling' gait
Waddling walk
[ more ] |
0002515 |
Diagnosis
Making a diagnosis for a genetic or rare disease can often be challenging. Healthcare professionals typically look at a person’s medical history, symptoms, physical exam, and laboratory test results in order to make a diagnosis. The following resources provide information relating to diagnosis and testing for this condition. If you have questions about getting a diagnosis, you should contact a healthcare professional.
Testing Resources
- The Genetic Testing Registry (GTR) provides information about the genetic tests for this condition. The intended audience for the GTR is health care providers and researchers. Patients and consumers with specific questions about a genetic test should contact a health care provider or a genetics professional.
Treatment
FDA-Approved Treatments
The medication(s) listed below have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as orphan products for treatment of this condition. Learn more orphan products.
- Asfotase alfa(Brand name: Strensiq) Manufactured by Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
FDA-approved indication: For the treatment of patients with perinatal/infantile-and juvenile-onset hypophosphatasia (HPP).
National Library of Medicine Drug Information Portal
Related diseases
Related diseases are conditions that have similar signs and symptoms. A health care provider may consider these conditions in the table below when making a diagnosis. Please note that the table may not include all the possible conditions related to this disease.
Conditions with similar signs and symptoms from Orphanet
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Osteogenesis imperfecta is the most common differential diagnosis of HPP.
Visit the Orphanet disease page for more information.
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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.
Organizations Supporting this Disease
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Metabolic Support UK
5 Hilliards Court
Sandpiper Way
Chester Business Park
Chester, CH4 9QP United Kingdom
Toll-free: 0800 652 3181
Telephone: 0845 241 2173
E-mail: https://www.metabolicsupportuk.org/contact-us
Website: https://www.metabolicsupportuk.org -
Soft Bones Canada
PO Box 23520 Prairie Mall
Grande Prairie, AB
T8V 7G7
Canada
Telephone: 1-844-255-8477
E-mail: contactus@softbonescanada.ca
Website: https://softbonescanada.ca/ -
Soft Bones Inc.
121 Hawkins Place #267
Boonton, NJ 07005
Toll-free: (866) 827-9937
Telephone: +1 (201) 317-1818
E-mail: info@softbones.org
Website: https://www.softbones.org -
The Avalon Foundation
Website: https://kidscaringforkids.org/
The Avalon Foundation provides emotional and educational support to families receiving care for hypophosphatasia. -
The MAGIC Foundation
4200 Cantera Dr. #106
Warrenville, IL 60555
Toll-free: 800-362-4423
Telephone: 630-836-8200
Fax: 630-836-8181
E-mail: contactus@magicfoundation.org
Website: https://www.magicfoundation.org/
Social Networking Websites
- Visit the following Facebook groups related to Childhood hypophosphatasia:
The Avalon Foundation
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 Childhood hypophosphatasia. This website is maintained by the National Library of Medicine.
- The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) has a report for patients and families about this condition. NORD is a patient advocacy organization for individuals with rare diseases and the organizations that serve them.
- The The MAGIC Foundation has an information page about hypophosphatasia.
In-Depth Information
- GeneReviews provides current, expert-authored, peer-reviewed, full-text articles describing the application of genetic testing to the diagnosis, management, and genetic counseling of patients with specific inherited conditions.
- Medscape Reference provides information on this topic. You may need to register to view the medical textbook, but registration is free.
- 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 Childhood hypophosphatasia. Click on the link to view a sample search on this topic.
References
- Hypophosphatasia. NORD. 2014; https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/hypophosphatasia/.
- Horacio B Plotkin, MD, FAAP. Hypophosphatasia. Medscape Reference. December 2015; https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/945375-overview.
- Etienne Mornet, PhD and Mark E Nunes, MD. Hypophosphatasia. GeneReviews. February 2016; https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK1150/.