Thyroid Ectopia

Description

Thyroid ectopia is a form of thyroid dysgenesis (see this term) characterized by an ectopic location of the thyroid gland that results in primary congenital hypothyroidism (see this term), a permanent thyroid deficiency that is present from birth.

Clinical Features

Top most frequent phenotypes and symptoms related to Thyroid Ectopia

  • Global developmental delay
  • Short stature
  • Growth delay
  • Muscle weakness
  • Muscular hypotonia
  • Intellectual disability, severe
  • Constipation
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Coarse facial features
  • Umbilical hernia

And another 8 symptoms. If you need more information about this disease we can help you.

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Incidence and onset information

— Based on the latest data available THYROID ECTOPIA have a estimated prevalence of 14.3 per 100k worldwide.
No data available about the known clinical features onset.

Researches and researchers

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Thyroid Ectopia Recommended genes panels

Panel Name, Specifity and genes Tested/covered
Comprehensive Cardiac Panel.

By Greenwood Genetic Center Diagnostic Laboratories Greenwood Genetic Center (United States).

RIT1, RYR2, SCN1B, SCN2B, SCN4B, SCN5A, SGCD, SLC22A5, BRAF, SNTA1, SOS1, TAZ, TCAP, TGFB3, TNNC1, TNNI3, TNNT2, TPM1, TRDN, TTN , (...)

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Specificity
1 %
Genes
50 %
Ciliopathies.

By Knight Diagnostic Laboratories - Molecular Diagnostic Center Oregon Health & Science University (United States).

RPE65, RPGR, SDCCAG8, TSC1, TSC2, CEP41, TULP1, USH1C, USH2A, CLRN1, VHL, ZIC3, NEK8, RPGRIP1, CDH23, TMEM237, PCDH15, USH1G, WHRN, TRIM32 , (...)

View the complete list with 73 more genes
Specificity
2 %
Genes
50 %
Heterotaxia.

By Knight Diagnostic Laboratories - Molecular Diagnostic Center Oregon Health & Science University (United States).

ZIC3, CRELD1, ACVR2B, CITED2, NKX2-5, DNAH11, DNAH5, DNAI1, SHROOM3, LEFTY2, FOXH1, GATA4, GDF1, SMAD2, NODAL
Specificity
7 %
Genes
50 %
Atrioventricular Block Panel.

By Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Laboratory of Genetics and Genomics Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (United States).

SCN1B, SCN5A, TRPM4, NKX2-5, DES, EMD, LMNA
Specificity
15 %
Genes
50 %
Congenital Heart Disease Panel.

By Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Laboratory of Genetics and Genomics Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (United States).

TBX1, TBX5, NKX2-5
Specificity
34 %
Genes
50 %
NKX2.5 Sequencing.

By Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Laboratory of Genetics and Genomics Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (United States).

NKX2-5
Specificity
100 %
Genes
50 %
Heterotaxy V2 Panel.

By Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Laboratory of Genetics and Genomics Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (United States).

ZIC3, CRELD1, ACVR2B, CFC1, BCL9L, NKX2-5, CFAP53, DNAH11, DNAH5, NAT10, SHROOM3, LEFTY2, FOXH1, GATA6, GDF1, GJA1, NODAL
Specificity
6 %
Genes
50 %
NKX2.5 sequencing.

By Genetic Services Laboratory University of Chicago (United States).

NKX2-5
Specificity
100 %
Genes
50 %

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Sources and references

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