Disease & disorder

Wiedemann-Steiner syndrome

MONDO:0011518

Wiedemann-Steiner syndrome is a rare genetic condition characterized by distinctive facial features, hairy elbows, short stature, and intellectual disability. This condition is caused by changes (mutations) in the KMT2A gene (also known as the MLL gene). It is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. Most cases result from new (de novo) mutations that occur only in an egg or sperm cell, or just after conception. Treatment is symptomatic and supportive and may include special education classes and speech and occupational therapies aimed at increasing motor functioning and language.

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Disease research snapshot

CureCurrent currently links 1 distinct registered clinical trials to Wiedemann-Steiner syndrome through its MONDO disease mappings. 1 of those studies have the registry status “recruiting” (100%). These are registry statuses, not availability guarantees, study results or evidence of effectiveness.

The leading sponsor shown in this linked dataset is Sanford Health, associated with 1 distinct linked trials. This is a count of records, not a ranking of the sponsor's scientific quality.

The highest-count mapped research city in the current result is Sioux Falls, United States. Only site locations available in the published registry projection are counted; some trial sites may be missing or outdated.

Numbers are derived from CureCurrent's current ClinicalTrials.gov projection and conservative MONDO/RxNorm mappings. See sources, counting rules and limitations and verify eligibility or clinical findings with the original study record.

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Background context

Wiedemann–Steiner syndrome

Wiedemann–Steiner syndrome (WSS) is a rare genetic disorder that causes developmental delay, unusual facial features, short stature, and reduction in muscle tone (hypotonia). The syndrome was originally described in 1989 by Hans-Rudolf Wiedemann. The genetic basis for the syndrome was identified by Dr. Wendy D. Jones in 2012. The first case was reported in 1989 by Wiedemann and colleagues which reported a Caucasian boy with pre- and postnatal growth deficiency, psychomotor delay, and a round and flat face, short nose, widely spaced eyes, long philtrum, short palpebral fissures, low-set ears, and high-arched palate. Other findings included an alternating convergent squint, dilatation of the renal calyces, and short and thick limbs. Later decades brought about more finding and descriptions of this disorder.

Background only. Canonical identity remains MONDO; clinical-trial relationships come from ClinicalTrials.gov.

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Disease identity and terminology: MONDO. Trial relationships: ClinicalTrials.gov.