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Sudden infant death with dysgenesis of the testes 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

Infancy

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ICD-10

G90.8

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)

SIDDT ; Sudden infant death dysgenesis of the testes; Sudden infant death-dysgenesis of the testes syndrome

Categories

Congenital and Genetic Diseases; Endocrine Diseases; Kidney and Urinary 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: 168593

Definition
Sudden infant death with dysgenesis of the testes (SIDDT) syndrome is a lethal condition in infants with dysgenesis of testes.

Epidemiology
SIDDT syndrome has been described in 21 infants from nine separate sibships among the Old Order Amish.

Clinical description
Infants with SIDDT syndrome appear normal at birth except that they are often recognized by the unusual staccato sound of their cry. Within the first months of life, they develop signs of viscera-autonomic nerve dysfunction including bradycardia, hypothermia, severe gastroesophageal reflux, laryngospasm, bronchospasm, and abnormal cardiorespiratory patterns during sleep. XY males have testicular dysgenesis and ambiguous genitalia. Female sexual development is normal.

Etiology
SIDDT syndrome is caused by homozygous mutation in the testis-specific protein Y-like-1 gene, TSPYL1 on chromosome 6 (6q22.1-q22.31).

Genetic counseling
The syndrome follows an autosomal recessive pattern of inheritance.

Prognosis
Prognosis is very poor: infants die before 12 months of age of sudden cardiorespiratory arrest.

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
Abnormal autonomic nervous system physiology
0012332
Ambiguous genitalia
Ambiguous external genitalia
Ambiguous external genitalia at birth
Intersex genitalia

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0000062
Cardiac arrest
Heart stops beating
0001695
Cryptorchidism
Undescended testes
Undescended testis

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0000028
Death in infancy
Infantile death
Lethal in infancy

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0001522
Gastroesophageal reflux
Acid reflux
Acid reflux disease
Heartburn

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0002020
Hypoplasia of penis
Underdeveloped penis
0008736
Hypothermia
Abnormally low body temperature
0002045
Scrotal hypoplasia
Smaller than typical growth of scrotum
0000046
Sleep apnea
Pauses in breathing while sleeping
0010535
30%-79% of people have these symptoms
Abnormality of the voice
Voice abnormality
0001608
Growth delay
Delayed growth
Growth deficiency
Growth failure
Growth retardation
Poor growth
Retarded growth

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0001510
Hyporeflexia
Decreased reflex response
Decreased reflexes

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0001265
Myoclonus
0001336
Ophthalmoplegia
Eye muscle paralysis
0000602
Percent of people who have these symptoms is not available through HPO
Abnormality of metabolism/homeostasis
Laboratory abnormality
Metabolism abnormality

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0001939
Abnormality of the eye
Abnormal eye
0000478
Ambiguous genitalia, male
Ambiguous genitalia in males
0000033
Apnea
0002104
Autosomal recessive inheritance
0000007
Bradycardia
Slow heartbeats
0001662
Bronchospasm
0025428
Cardiorespiratory arrest
0006543
Dysplastic testes
0008733
Feeding difficulties in infancy
0008872
Laryngospasm
0025425
Partial development of the penile shaft
0008708
Staccato cry
0025431
Stridor
0010307
Testicular dysgenesis
0008715
Tongue fasciculations
Tongue twitching
Twitching of the tongue

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0001308

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.

    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 Providing General Support

      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 Sudden infant death with dysgenesis of the testes syndrome. This website is maintained by the National Library of Medicine.

        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 Sudden infant death with dysgenesis of the testes syndrome. Click on the link to view a sample search on this topic.