Explore Rare Diseases

A rare disease clinical trial finder covering 204+ conditions, organized by body system. Each disease page covers symptoms, treatments, drug pipelines, medication conflicts, and active clinical trials.

204
Rare diseases
16
Body systems

Autoimmune & Inflammatory

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Behçet Disease

Estimated 3-300 cases per 100,000 depending on geography; highest in Turkey (370 per 100,000), common in Middle East and East Asia, rare in North America and Northern Europe

Behçet Disease is a rare, chronic, recurrent vasculitis causing painful oral and genital ulcers, eye inflammation, and s...

Key Symptoms

Recurrent painful oralRecurrent genital ulcersOcular involvement with
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Dermatomyositis

Approximately 1-10 cases per million people; juvenile-onset incidence about 0.4 cases per 100,000 children

Dermatomyositis is a rare autoimmune inflammatory disease causing muscle weakness and distinctive skin rashes, particula...

Key Symptoms

Progressive muscle weakness,Distinctive heliotrope rashGottron papules on
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Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis

10 to 14 cases per million people; approximately 3,000 to 4,500 individuals in the U.S.

Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA, formerly Churg-Strauss syndrome) is a systemic necrotizing vasculit...

Key Symptoms

Severe adult-onset asthmaChronic sinusitis andPeripheral neuropathy (numbness,
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Giant Cell Arteritis

Approximately 10-20 cases per 100,000 people over age 50; incidence increasing with age, peak in 8th decade

Giant Cell Arteritis is a rare inflammatory disease of large and medium-sized arteries, primarily affecting people over ...

Key Symptoms

New-onset headaches inJaw claudication (painVision loss or
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Goodpasture Syndrome

1 in 1,000,000 people; accounts for 1-2% of pulmonary hemorrhage cases

Goodpasture syndrome is a rare autoimmune vasculitis affecting kidneys and lungs caused by autoantibodies against baseme...

Key Symptoms

Hemoptysis and pulmonaryDyspnea and respiratoryHematuria and proteinuria
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Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis

Approximately 3-13 cases per million people; most common systemic vasculitis in developed countries

Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis is a rare autoimmune disease causing inflammation of small and medium blood vessels in ...

Key Symptoms

Sinusitis and upperCough and hemoptysisShortness of breath
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IgG4-Related Disease

Approximately 5 in 100,000 people; an estimated 57,000 diagnosed individuals in the U.S. as of 2024

IgG4-related disease is a chronic fibroinflammatory condition characterized by tumor-like swelling in affected organs, d...

Key Symptoms

Painless swelling ofPancreas inflammation thatKidney dysfunction from
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Mixed Connective Tissue Disease

1 in 100,000 to 200,000 people

Mixed connective tissue disease is a rare autoimmune disorder with features overlapping systemic lupus erythematosus, sy...

Key Symptoms

Raynaud phenomenonHand edema andMyalgia and arthritis
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Multiple Sclerosis

Approximately 1 million people in the U.S.; about 1 in 300. Worldwide, an estimated 2.8 million people live with MS.

Multiple sclerosis is a chronic autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the protective myelin sheath surround...

Key Symptoms

Numbness or tinglingVision problems includingFatigue that is
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Neuromyelitis Optica

Approximately 0.3 to 1 per 100,000 people; higher prevalence in non-white populations including African, Asian, and Hispanic populations

Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO) is a rare inflammatory autoimmune disorder of the central nervous system characterized by rec...

Key Symptoms

Acute vision lossEye pain duringAcute weakness and
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Sjögren's Syndrome

Estimated 1 to 4 million Americans (including undiagnosed); approximately 1 in 1,000 adults based on physician-diagnosed prevalence

Sjögren's syndrome is a chronic autoimmune disorder in which the immune system attacks the moisture-producing exocrine g...

Key Symptoms

Severe dry mouthPersistent dry, gritty,Debilitating fatigue that
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Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

Accounts for 10 to 20% of all juvenile idiopathic arthritis cases; estimated 1 in 32,000 children in the U.S.

Systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis is a severe autoinflammatory disease characterized by daily spiking fevers, a sal...

Key Symptoms

Daily high-spiking feversSalmon-pink, flat, transientJoint swelling and
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Systemic Sclerosis

Roughly 100,000 adults in the U.S.; about 20 new cases per million adults each year

Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) is a rare autoimmune disease in which the immune system triggers scarring (fibrosis) of...

Key Symptoms

Fingers that turnThickening and tighteningHeartburn, reflux, or
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Takayasu Arteritis

Approximately 1-2 cases per million people; much higher incidence in Asia (2-3 per 100,000), lower in North America and Europe

Takayasu Arteritis is a rare chronic inflammatory disease of large arteries, particularly the aorta and its branches, ca...

Key Symptoms

Fatigue, malaise, andLimb claudication (painHeadaches and visual
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Blood & Immune

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Aplastic Anemia

1-2 cases per 1 million people per year

Aplastic anemia is a rare bone marrow failure syndrome characterized by pancytopenia resulting from absent or severely r...

Key Symptoms

Fatigue and dyspneaPetechiae and bleedingInfections from neutropenia
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Chronic Graft-versus-Host Disease

Affects 30 to 70% of patients who receive allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant; approximately 14,000 new cases annually in the U.S.

Chronic graft-versus-host disease is an immune-mediated complication after allogeneic stem cell or bone marrow transplan...

Key Symptoms

Skin rashes, thickening,Severe dry mouth,Dry, irritated eyes
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Chronic Granulomatous Disease

1 in 250,000 people; X-linked form (most common) and autosomal recessive variants

Chronic granulomatous disease is a rare inherited immunodeficiency affecting the ability of neutrophils to produce react...

Key Symptoms

Severe, recurrent infectionsGranuloma formation affectingLymphadenitis and hepatosplenomegaly
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Cold Agglutinin Disease

Estimated at 1 in 300,000 to 1,000,000 people

Cold agglutinin disease is a rare autoimmune hemolytic anemia caused by IgM autoantibodies that bind red blood cells in ...

Key Symptoms

Hemolytic anemia andSymptoms worsened byJaundice and dark
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Common Variable Immunodeficiency

1 in 25,000 to 50,000 people

Common variable immunodeficiency is a primary immunodeficiency disorder characterized by low levels of immunoglobulins a...

Key Symptoms

Recurrent bacterial infectionsRecurrent gastrointestinal infectionsSinusitis and otitis
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Congenital Athymia

Approximately 17 to 24 new cases per year in the U.S.; estimated fewer than 500 living patients

Congenital athymia is an ultra-rare condition in which a baby is born without a functioning thymus gland, the organ esse...

Key Symptoms

Recurrent or persistentChronic or recurrentChronic diarrhea and
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Diamond-Blackfan Anemia

1 in 200,000 to 500,000 people; ~25% have family history

Diamond-Blackfan anemia is a rare inherited bone marrow failure syndrome characterized by selective reduction of red blo...

Key Symptoms

Severe anemia presentingFatigue, dyspnea, andPhysical abnormalities in
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Essential Thrombocythemia

Approximately 1-2 cases per 100,000 people; median age of diagnosis is 60 years

Essential Thrombocythemia is a myeloproliferative neoplasm characterized by overproduction of platelets by bone marrow, ...

Key Symptoms

Fatigue and weaknessHeadaches and dizzinessChest discomfort or
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Factor V Deficiency

Fewer than 1 in 1,000,000 people

Factor V deficiency is a rare inherited bleeding disorder caused by deficiency or dysfunction of coagulation factor V. T...

Key Symptoms

Easy bruising andEpistaxis and gingivalProlonged bleeding from
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Fanconi Anemia

1 in 100,000 to 350,000 people; higher in certain populations

Fanconi anemia is a rare inherited bone marrow failure syndrome with cellular hypersensitivity to DNA crosslinking agent...

Key Symptoms

Anemia, thrombocytopenia, neutropeniaProgressive bone marrowPhysical abnormalities (short
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Hemophilia A

1 in 4,000 to 5,000 males worldwide; very rare in females

Hemophilia A is an X-linked bleeding disorder caused by deficiency or dysfunction of clotting factor VIII. Severity depe...

Key Symptoms

Easy bruising andHemarthrosis (joint bleeds)Muscle hematomas
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Hemophilia B

1 in 25,000 to 33,000 males; very rare in females

Hemophilia B is an X-linked bleeding disorder caused by deficiency or dysfunction of clotting factor IX. Clinically indi...

Key Symptoms

Easy bruising andHemarthrosis (joint bleeds)Muscle hematomas
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Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia

Occurs in approximately 0.5-5% of patients exposed to heparin, depending on the type and duration of heparin used and the clinical setting

Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia is a serious immune-mediated reaction to heparin, one of the most commonly used blood t...

Key Symptoms

Drop in plateletNew blood clotsSkin reactions at
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Hereditary Angioedema

Approximately 1 in 10,000 to 50,000 people; estimated 5,000-10,000 people in the United States

Hereditary Angioedema is a rare genetic disorder characterized by sudden, severe swelling (angioedema) of skin and mucou...

Key Symptoms

Sudden onset ofFacial swelling affectingGastrointestinal attacks with
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Immune Thrombocytopenia

Estimated 9 to 20 per 100,000 people; children often have a temporary form that resolves within months

Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is a rare autoimmune disorder in which the immune system destroys platelets, the blood cel...

Key Symptoms

Easy or excessivePinpoint red orBleeding from the
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Light Chain Amyloidosis

Approximately 600-1,000 new cases per year in the United States; median age of diagnosis is 63 years

Light Chain Amyloidosis is a rare, serious blood disorder caused by plasma cells producing misfolded immunoglobulin ligh...

Key Symptoms

Fatigue and weaknessShortness of breathSwelling in ankles,
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Mastocytosis

1 in 10,000 to 1 in 300,000 (estimates vary widely)

Mastocytosis is a rare hematological disorder characterized by clonal expansion of mast cells in bone marrow, organs, an...

Key Symptoms

Flushing, pruritus (itching),Abdominal pain, diarrhea,Anaphylactic reactions triggered
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Myelodysplastic Syndromes

10,000 to 15,000 new cases annually in the U.S.; estimated 60,000 to 170,000 Americans living with MDS

Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of blood cancers in which the bone marrow fails to produce enough healthy blood ce...

Key Symptoms

Fatigue and weaknessShortness of breathEasy bruising or
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Myelofibrosis

Approximately 0.5-1.5 cases per 100,000 people; median age of diagnosis is 65 years

Myelofibrosis is a myeloproliferative neoplasm in which bone marrow develops scarring (fibrosis), leading to anemia, enl...

Key Symptoms

Fatigue and weaknessAbdominal discomfort fromShortness of breath
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Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria

Approximately 1-2 cases per million people; estimated 2,000-5,000 patients in the United States

Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria is a rare, life-threatening blood disorder where complement-mediated destruction of ...

Key Symptoms

Hemoglobinuria (dark redFatigue and weaknessShortness of breath
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Polycythemia Vera

Approximately 44-57 cases per million people; median age of diagnosis is 65 years

Polycythemia Vera is a myeloproliferative neoplasm in which bone marrow produces too many red blood cells, leading to th...

Key Symptoms

Fatigue and weaknessHeadaches and dizzinessVision disturbances or
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Severe Combined Immunodeficiency

1 in 50,000 to 100,000 births

Severe combined immunodeficiency is a rare genetic disorder affecting both T cell and B cell immune function, resulting ...

Key Symptoms

Recurrent, severe infectionsSevere diarrhea andFailure to thrive
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Sickle Cell Disease

About 100,000 Americans with SCD; 1 in 13 African-American births; 1 in 36 Hispanic-American births

Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder where hemoglobin polymerizes under low oxygen, causing red blood cell...

Key Symptoms

Severe pain crisesChronic hemolytic anemiaAcute chest syndrome
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Systemic Mastocytosis

Approximately 1 case per 10,000 to 20,000 people; can occur at any age but more common in adults

Systemic Mastocytosis is a rare hematologic disorder characterized by accumulation and proliferation of abnormal mast ce...

Key Symptoms

Flushing and itching,Abdominal pain, diarrhea,Bone pain and
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Thalassemia

1 in 100,000 people in the U.S.; higher in Mediterranean and Asian populations

Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder where reduced or absent production of one type of hemoglobin chain causes sev...

Key Symptoms

Severe anemia andJaundice from hemolysisBone pain and
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Von Willebrand Disease

1-3% of the general population; 1 in 10,000 with clinically significant disease

Von Willebrand disease is the most common inherited bleeding disorder, caused by quantitative or qualitative deficiency ...

Key Symptoms

Easy bruising andHeavy menstrual bleedingNosebleeds
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Waldenström Macroglobulinemia

Approximately 1,500 new cases per year in the United States; median age of diagnosis is 68 years

Waldenström Macroglobulinemia is a rare blood cancer in which malignant B-lymphocytes produce excessive amounts of a pro...

Key Symptoms

Fatigue and weaknessBleeding or bruisingBlurred or cloudy
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Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome

1-4 per million males; X-linked, affects males almost exclusively

Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome is a rare X-linked immunodeficiency characterized by thrombocytopenia, eczema, and recurrent in...

Key Symptoms

Severe thrombocytopenia withEczema with pruritusRecurrent infections (bacterial,
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Cardiovascular

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Arrhythmogenic Cardiomyopathy

1 in 2,000 to 5,000 people

Arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy is a rare genetic heart disease characterized by replacement of cardiac myocardium with fi...

Key Symptoms

Palpitations and syncopeEpsilon waves onSudden cardiac death
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Barth Syndrome

Estimated at 1 in 300,000 to 1 in 400,000 live births in the United States. Stealth BioTherapeutics estimates approximately 150 individuals are currently living with Barth syndrome in the U.S. and fewer than 300 affected individuals have been identified worldwide, making it one of the rarest diseases with an FDA-approved targeted therapy.

Barth syndrome is an ultra-rare X-linked genetic disorder caused by mutations in the TAFAZZIN gene, which produces an en...

Key Symptoms

Cardiomyopathy (dilated, hypertrophic,Neutropenia (low neutrophilSkeletal muscle weakness,
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Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia

1 in 10,000 people (estimated)

Catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia is a rare genetic arrhythmia syndrome causing life-threatening bid...

Key Symptoms

Syncope triggered byPolymorphic or bidirectionalSudden cardiac death
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Dilated Cardiomyopathy

Approximately 1 in 250 to 1 in 500 people; accounts for about 30-40% of heart failure cases

Dilated cardiomyopathy is a condition where the heart's main pumping chamber, the left ventricle, becomes enlarged and w...

Key Symptoms

Shortness of breathFatigue and reducedSwelling in the
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Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

1 in 500 people; 50% of first-degree relatives of affected individuals inherit the mutation

Familial hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a genetic heart muscle disease characterized by inappropriate left ventricular h...

Key Symptoms

Chest pain andSyncope or presyncopePalpitations and arrhythmias
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Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia

Approximately 1 in 5,000 to 10,000 people

Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia is a rare genetic disorder characterized by abnormal blood vessel formation (telan...

Key Symptoms

Frequent and recurrentMucocutaneous telangiectasias (smallGastrointestinal bleeding with
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Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia

Approximately 1 in 250,000 to 1 in 360,000 people globally

Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia is a severe genetic disorder causing extremely high cholesterol levels from bir...

Key Symptoms

Extremely high LDLFatty lumps onYellowish deposits around
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Kawasaki Disease

1 in 100 to 1,000 children under age 5; highest in Asian populations

Kawasaki disease is an acute self-limited vasculitis of medium-sized arteries affecting primarily children under 5 years...

Key Symptoms

Persistent fever lastingBilateral conjunctival injectionOral mucosa changes
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Moyamoya Disease

Higher incidence in East Asian populations (1 in 10,000 in Japan), estimated at 0.54-10.5 per 100,000 in East Asia and 0.086 per 100,000 in North America

Moyamoya Disease is a rare, progressive cerebrovascular disorder characterized by abnormal narrowing of major blood vess...

Key Symptoms

Transient ischemic attacksIschemic stroke causingRecurrent headaches
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Peripartum Cardiomyopathy

About 1 in 1,000 to 1 in 4,000 pregnancies in the U.S.; significantly more common in women of African descent

Peripartum cardiomyopathy is a rare form of heart failure that develops during the last month of pregnancy or within 5 m...

Key Symptoms

Shortness of breath,Fatigue and weaknessSwelling in feet,
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Wild-Type ATTR Cardiac Amyloidosis

Estimated to affect up to 13% of males aged 85 and older; substantially underdiagnosed

Wild-type ATTR cardiac amyloidosis is an age-related disease where normal transthyretin protein spontaneously misfolds a...

Key Symptoms

Shortness of breathLeg and ankleFatigue and weakness
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Connective Tissue & Musculoskeletal

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Achondroplasia

Approximately 1 in 25,000 live births; estimated 25,000 to 30,000 people in the United States

Achondroplasia is the most common form of short-limbed dwarfism, caused by a mutation in the FGFR3 gene that disrupts th...

Key Symptoms

Short stature withLarge head (macrocephaly)Limited elbow extension
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Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

1 in 5,000 people overall (varies by subtype; vascular form much rarer at 1 in 250,000)

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is a group of genetic connective tissue disorders characterized by abnormal collagen synthesis or...

Key Symptoms

Overly flexible jointsHyperextensible, velvety skinEasy bruising and
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Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva

Extremely rare, approximately 1 per 2 million people globally; extremely small patient population

Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP) is an extremely rare genetic disorder characterized by progressive heterotop...

Key Symptoms

Swelling and inflammationProgressive stiffness andFormation of ectopic
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Hajdu-Cheney Syndrome

Fewer than 200 cases reported; likely 1 in 1,000,000

Hajdu-Cheney syndrome is a rare genetic skeletal dysplasia characterized by acroosteolysis (loss of terminal phalanges a...

Key Symptoms

Acroosteolysis and shorteningProgressive arthritis andDental abnormalities and
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Marfan Syndrome

1 in 5,000 to 1 in 10,000 people

Marfan syndrome is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder affecting connective tissue throughout the body, caused by mut...

Key Symptoms

Tall stature withPectus deformities (sunkenLens dislocation (ectopia
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Osteogenesis Imperfecta

1 in 10,000 to 1 in 20,000 people

Osteogenesis imperfecta is a genetic disorder affecting type I collagen synthesis or structure, causing bones to break e...

Key Symptoms

Frequent bone fractures,Delayed bone healingBowing of long
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Stickler Syndrome

1 in 7,500 to 9,500 people

Stickler syndrome is a rare inherited connective tissue disorder caused by mutations affecting type II collagen or relat...

Key Symptoms

Severe myopia andVitreous floaters andProgressive joint disease
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Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

Estimated 1 in 150,000 to 1 in 200,000 people; likely higher due to underdiagnosis

Vascular EDS is a rare genetic disorder affecting connective tissue that causes fragility in arteries and internal organ...

Key Symptoms

Thin, translucent skinEasy bruising andDistinctive facial features:
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Dermatologic

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Bullous Pemphigoid

Approximately 2-23 per million people per year; incidence increases sharply with age

Bullous pemphigoid is an autoimmune blistering disorder caused by autoantibodies against basement membrane proteins, par...

Key Symptoms

Large tense blistersUrticarial or eczematousIntense pruritus
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Epidermolysis Bullosa

1 in 50,000 births; approximately 25,000-30,000 Americans affected

Epidermolysis bullosa is a group of rare genetic blistering disorders caused by mutations affecting proteins anchoring t...

Key Symptoms

Blistering and erosionsSevere itching andScarring and contractures
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Linear IgA Disease

Approximately 1 in 100,000 to 200,000 people

Linear IgA disease is a rare autoimmune blistering disorder characterized by linear IgA deposits along the basement memb...

Key Symptoms

Clustered blisters inUrticarial and vesicularPruritus and burning
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Morphea

Estimated 0.4-2.7 cases per 100,000 people; more common in women than men

Morphea is a localized form of scleroderma characterized by hardened patches of skin with hyperpigmentation or hypopigme...

Key Symptoms

Hardened, thickened patchesPurple or reddishHypopigmentation or hyperpigmentation
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Pemphigus Vulgaris

Approximately 0.5-3.2 cases per 100,000 people; higher incidence in certain ethnic groups (Ashkenazi Jews, Mediterranean, Indian populations)

Pemphigus Vulgaris is a rare, potentially life-threatening autoimmune blistering disorder where the body produces antibo...

Key Symptoms

Painful blisters andFlaccid blisters onPainful erosions on
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Porphyria Cutanea Tarda

1 in 10,000 to 25,000 people

Porphyria cutanea tarda is the most common porphyria, characterized by deficiency in uroporphyrinogen decarboxylase lead...

Key Symptoms

Fragile skin withHyperpigmentation and hypopigmentationHypertrichosis
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Endocrine & Hormonal

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Acromegaly

Approximately 50-130 cases per million people; estimated 25,000-30,000 people in the United States with about 3,000 new cases diagnosed per year

Acromegaly is a rare hormonal disorder caused by excessive growth hormone production, typically from a pituitary adenoma...

Key Symptoms

Enlarged hands andCoarse facial featuresSleep apnea and
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Addison Disease

Approximately 39-60 cases per million people (higher in developed countries), with autoimmune cause accounting for 70-80% of cases

Addison Disease is a rare endocrine disorder in which the adrenal glands fail to produce adequate cortisol and aldostero...

Key Symptoms

Severe fatigue andDarkening of skinLow blood pressure
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Central Diabetes Insipidus

1 in 25,000 people; can be congenital or acquired

Central diabetes insipidus results from deficiency of antidiuretic hormone (vasopressin) due to pituitary or hypothalami...

Key Symptoms

Severe polydipsia (excessivePolyuria (excessive urination)Dehydration and hypernatremia
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Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia

1 in 10,000 to 25,000 people; higher in certain populations

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia comprises rare autosomal recessive disorders of cortisol synthesis. Over 90% result from ...

Key Symptoms

Virilization in femaleSalt-wasting crisis inPrecocious puberty and
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Cushing Disease

Estimated 2-8 new cases per million people per year, though recent population studies suggest the true incidence may be higher. Cushing disease (pituitary-dependent) accounts for about 70% of endogenous Cushing syndrome cases. More common in women (3:1 female-to-male ratio)

Cushing Disease is a rare endocrine disorder caused by an ACTH-secreting pituitary adenoma that leads to excessive corti...

Key Symptoms

Central obesity withRound 'moon face'Wide purple stretch
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Familial Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma

Near-complete penetrance by adulthood in RET mutation carriers (varies by specific codon mutation); comprises ~25% of medullary thyroid cancers

Familial medullary thyroid carcinoma is an autosomal dominant cancer predisposition syndrome caused by germline RET muta...

Key Symptoms

Medullary thyroid carcinomaElevated calcitonin levelsThyroid nodule or
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Graves’ Disease

Affects about 1 in 200 people; most common in women ages 30-50

Graves' disease is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism, an autoimmune condition where antibodies stimulate the thyr...

Key Symptoms

Rapid or irregularUnexplained weight lossTremors in hands
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Hypoparathyroidism

Approximately 22 per 100,000 for postsurgical forms; estimated 70,000 to 77,000 people living with chronic hypoparathyroidism in the United States

Hypoparathyroidism is an endocrine disorder caused by insufficient production of parathyroid hormone (PTH), resulting in...

Key Symptoms

Tingling and numbnessMuscle cramps andTetany with uncontrollable
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MCT8 Deficiency

fewer than 1 in 1,000,000 people; a few hundred published cases worldwide, almost all boys (the largest study gathered 151 patients from 22 countries)

MCT8 deficiency, also called Allan-Herndon-Dudley syndrome, is a rare X-linked disorder in which thyroid hormone cannot ...

Key Symptoms

Low muscle toneSevere delay inSevere intellectual disability
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Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1

1 in 20,000 to 30,000 people

Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 is an autosomal dominant syndrome characterized by tumors of the parathyroid, pancre...

Key Symptoms

Primary hyperparathyroidism withGastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumorsPituitary adenomas, often
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Pheochromocytoma

Approximately 1-4 cases per million people annually; estimated 500-1,600 new cases per year in the United States

Pheochromocytoma is a rare neuroendocrine tumor arising from chromaffin cells of the adrenal medulla that produces exces...

Key Symptoms

Severe hypertension, oftenIntense headaches duringProfuse sweating
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X-Linked Hypophosphatemia

Approximately 1 in 20,000 people

X-Linked Hypophosphatemia is a rare genetic bone disorder where the body cannot properly regulate phosphate levels, lead...

Key Symptoms

Bowed legs orShort stature orBone and muscle
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Eye & Vision

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Geographic Atrophy

Approximately 1 million people in the U.S.; affects about 20% of those with age-related macular degeneration

Geographic atrophy is the advanced form of dry age-related macular degeneration, characterized by progressive loss of re...

Key Symptoms

Dark or blankDifficulty reading orColors appearing drab
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Leber Congenital Amaurosis

1 in 40,000 to 80,000 people worldwide

Leber congenital amaurosis is a group of rare inherited retinal dystrophies that cause severe vision loss or blindness f...

Key Symptoms

Severe vision lossNystagmus (involuntary eyePhotophobia (light sensitivity)
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Retinitis Pigmentosa

Approximately 1 in 4,000 people worldwide

Retinitis pigmentosa is a group of inherited retinal dystrophies causing progressive degeneration of the photoreceptor l...

Key Symptoms

Night blindness andProgressive peripheral visionTunnel vision in
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Stargardt Disease

Approximately 1 in 8,000 to 10,000 people; an estimated 30,000 affected individuals in the U.S.

Stargardt disease is the most common inherited macular dystrophy, caused primarily by mutations in the ABCA4 gene that l...

Key Symptoms

Progressive loss ofGray or blackSensitivity to bright
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Thyroid Eye Disease

About 16 in 100,000 women and 3 in 100,000 men diagnosed each year; up to half of people with Graves' disease develop some degree of TED

Thyroid eye disease (TED) is a rare autoimmune condition in which the immune system attacks the muscles and fat behind t...

Key Symptoms

Bulging or protrudingDouble vision (diplopia)Pain or pressure
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Gastrointestinal

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Autoimmune Hepatitis

Approximately 0.1 to 1.9 per 100,000 people globally depending on region; accounts for 10-20% of chronic hepatitis cases

Autoimmune Hepatitis (AIH) is a chronic liver disease characterized by persistent inflammation and progressive fibrosis ...

Key Symptoms

Fatigue and malaiseAbdominal pain andJaundice with dark
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Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Approximately 50-140 cases per 100,000 people (increasing incidence); estimated prevalence 1 in 2,000 to 1 in 400 in developed countries

Eosinophilic Esophagitis is a rare allergic/immune-mediated inflammatory disease of the esophagus characterized by eosin...

Key Symptoms

Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing)Chest pain orNausea and vomiting
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Hereditary Diffuse Gastric Cancer

Estimated at 1 in 1,000 gastric cancer cases; ~1 in 100,000 in general population

Hereditary diffuse gastric cancer is an autosomal dominant cancer predisposition syndrome caused by germline CDH1 mutati...

Key Symptoms

Diffuse-type gastric adenocarcinomaNo early warningDyspepsia and upper
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Primary Biliary Cholangitis

Approximately 0.6 per 100,000 to 35 per 100,000 people globally depending on region; higher in northern Europe and North America

Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) is a chronic autoimmune liver disease in which the immune system mistakenly attacks th...

Key Symptoms

Fatigue, often severePruritus causing intenseJaundice with yellowing
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Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis

Approximately 0.002% of the population in developed countries; higher in Scandinavian countries; associated with IBD in 50-80% of PSC patients

Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC) is a rare chronic liver disease characterized by inflammation and progressive scarr...

Key Symptoms

Fatigue and malaisePruritus and skinJaundice with yellowing
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Short Bowel Syndrome

Estimated 40,000-50,000 people in the United States; incidence 3-5 cases per million per year

Short Bowel Syndrome is a rare condition resulting from surgical removal or congenital absence of a significant portion ...

Key Symptoms

Chronic severe diarrheaMalabsorption with nutrientAbdominal pain and
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Kidney & Renal

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Alport Syndrome

Approximately 1 in 5,000 to 10,000 people worldwide

Alport Syndrome is a genetic disorder that causes progressive damage to the kidneys, ears, and eyes due to defects in a ...

Key Symptoms

Blood in urine,Protein in urineProgressive high blood
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Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome

Approximately 1-2 cases per million people per year; rare form of HUS accounting for 5-10% of all HUS cases

Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (aHUS) is a rare kidney disease caused by uncontrolled activation of the complement s...

Key Symptoms

Microangiopathic hemolytic anemiaThrombocytopenia causing easyAcute kidney injury
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C3 Glomerulopathy

1 to 2 new cases per million per year; approximately 5,000 to 10,000 affected individuals in the U.S.

C3 glomerulopathy is a group of rare kidney diseases caused by dysregulation of the alternative complement pathway, lead...

Key Symptoms

Blood in theExcess protein inSwelling in the
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Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis

Approximately 7% of all kidney biopsies in the United States show FSGS; incidence is 0.2-1.7 cases per 100,000 person-years

Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is a kidney disease characterized by scarring of some glomeruli, the tiny filt...

Key Symptoms

Heavy proteinuria leadingSwelling in theWeight gain from
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IgA Nephropathy

Incidence is about 1 in 100,000 people per year in the U.S. (IgA Nephropathy Foundation); cumulative U.S. prevalence is estimated at roughly 130,000 to 150,000 cases. Significantly more common in East Asian and Pacific Islander populations, with reported incidence up to 4 times higher.

IgA nephropathy is the most common primary glomerulonephritis worldwide, caused by abnormal IgA1 antibodies depositing i...

Key Symptoms

Blood in theProtein in theFlank or abdominal
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IgA Vasculitis with Nephritis

About 3 to 27 new cases per 100,000 children each year; the most common vasculitis of childhood

IgA vasculitis is a small-vessel vasculitis characterized by IgA immune complex deposition in kidneys and other organs. ...

Key Symptoms

Palpable purpura onArthritis and arthralgiasGlomerulonephritis with hematuria
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Membranous Nephropathy

About 12 new cases per million people each year in the U.S.; roughly 40,000-50,000 Americans living with the disease

Membranous nephropathy is a rare autoimmune kidney disease where the body's own antibodies attack proteins in the kidney...

Key Symptoms

Heavy protein inSwelling in theWeight gain from
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Polycystic Kidney Disease

Approximately 1 in 400 to 1 in 4,000 live births; affects about 600,000 people in the United States

Polycystic Kidney Disease is a genetic disorder characterized by the growth of thousands of cysts in the kidneys, gradua...

Key Symptoms

Flank or backHematuria visible orHigh blood pressure
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Primary Hyperoxaluria

1 to 3 per million people in Europe and North America

Primary hyperoxaluria is a rare inherited metabolic disorder in which the liver overproduces oxalate, a substance that c...

Key Symptoms

Recurrent kidney stones,Blood in theSevere abdominal or
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Aceruloplasminemia

Fewer than 100 cases reported; estimated 1 in 1,000,000

Aceruloplasminemia is a rare inherited disorder of iron metabolism caused by mutations in the CP gene encoding cerulopla...

Key Symptoms

Progressive parkinsonism andCognitive decline andRetinal degeneration causing
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ATTR Amyloidosis (Transthyretin Amyloidosis)

Approximately 5,000 to 7,000 new cases diagnosed annually in the U.S.

ATTR amyloidosis is a rare progressive disease where abnormal transthyretin protein accumulates as amyloid deposits in t...

Key Symptoms

Shortness of breathIrregular heartbeat andLeg swelling (edema)
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Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis

Prevalence estimates vary widely by population. Genetic-frequency analyses suggest CTX may affect roughly 1 in 70,000 Americans, with somewhat higher rates in South and East Asian populations, but only around 300 individuals have been clinically identified worldwide, indicating substantial under-diagnosis. The average age at clinical diagnosis is 35 years, and the typical diagnostic delay from symptom onset is approximately 16 years.

Cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis (CTX) is a rare inherited metabolic disorder caused by mutations in the CYP27A1 gene, whi...

Key Symptoms

Chronic intractable diarrhea,Bilateral juvenile cataractsTendon xanthomas, typically
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Fabry Disease

1 in 40,000 to 60,000 males; higher in females when accounting for carrier status

Fabry disease is a rare inherited lysosomal storage disorder where a missing enzyme causes fatty substances called globo...

Key Symptoms

Burning pain inDark red toCloudy vision or
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Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome

1 to 2 per 1,000,000 people globally

Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome is a rare inherited metabolic disorder where the body cannot break down certain fats (...

Key Symptoms

Severe abdominal pain,Extremely high triglycerideNausea and vomiting
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Galactosemia

Classical galactosemia 1 in 30,000 to 60,000 people; variant forms more common

Galactosemia is a rare autosomal recessive disorder of galactose metabolism caused by galactose-1-phosphate uridyltransf...

Key Symptoms

Cataracts developing inFeeding difficulty andVomiting and diarrhea
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Gaucher Disease

1 in 40,000 to 60,000 in general population; 1 in 850 among Ashkenazi Jewish population

Gaucher disease is a rare inherited lysosomal storage disorder caused by deficiency of the enzyme glucocerebrosidase, re...

Key Symptoms

Severe bone pain,Enlarged spleen andFatigue and anemia
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Glycogen Storage Disease Type II

Approximately 1 per 14,000 to 1 per 40,000 live births globally; infantile form is most common

Glycogen Storage Disease Type II (GSD II, also called Pompe Disease) is a lysosomal storage disorder caused by deficienc...

Key Symptoms

Infantile form: hypotonia,Cardiomyopathy with heartProgressive respiratory muscle
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Homocystinuria

1 in 340,000 births (cystathionine beta-synthase deficiency)

Homocystinuria is a rare inherited metabolic disorder characterized by elevated homocysteine levels in blood and urine. ...

Key Symptoms

Lens dislocation (ectopiaMyopia and astigmatismIntellectual disability if
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Hunter Syndrome

1 in 100,000 to 150,000 males; females with disease are rare

Hunter syndrome is an X-linked lysosomal storage disorder caused by deficiency of iduronate-2-sulfatase enzyme, leading ...

Key Symptoms

Developmental delay andCoarse facial featuresGrowth retardation and
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Krabbe Disease

Approximately 1 per 100,000 to 1 per 200,000 live births globally; about 1 per 40,000 in the U.S.

Krabbe Disease is a rare lysosomal storage disorder caused by deficiency of the enzyme galactocerebrosidase (GALC), whic...

Key Symptoms

Infantile form: developmentalPeripheral neuropathy withProgressive visual loss
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Leigh Syndrome

At least 1 in 40,000 newborns; far more common in a few populations, such as 1 in 2,000 in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region of Quebec

Leigh syndrome is a rare inherited disorder in which the mitochondria, the parts of cells that make energy, cannot suppl...

Key Symptoms

Vomiting, diarrhea, troubleLoss of skillsStiff or twisting
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Maple Syrup Urine Disease

1 in 185,000 births in general population; 1 in 400 in Old Order Mennonite communities

Maple syrup urine disease is a rare inherited metabolic disorder where the body cannot properly break down branched-chai...

Key Symptoms

Characteristic sweet orPoor feeding andDevelopmental delay and
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Maple Syrup Urine Disease Type II

Type II is rare; classic MSUD 1 in 185,000 to 200,000 worldwide

Maple syrup urine disease type II is an intermediate-severity form of a rare organic acidemia caused by branched-chain a...

Key Symptoms

Progressive developmental delayHypotonia and hypertoniaSeizures and lethargy
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Menkes Disease

1 in 35,000 to 100,000 live male births in the U.S.

Menkes disease is a rare X-linked recessive disorder caused by mutations in the ATP7A gene, which encodes a copper-trans...

Key Symptoms

Sparse, kinky, colorlessFailure to thriveProgressive developmental regression
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Metachromatic Leukodystrophy

Approximately 1 per 40,000 to 1 per 160,000 live births globally; variable by region

Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD) is a lysosomal storage disorder resulting from deficiency of the enzyme arylsulfatase...

Key Symptoms

Infantile form: lossProgressive loss ofLoss of vision
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Methylmalonic Acidemia

1 in 50,000 to 100,000 live births in the U.S.; identified through newborn screening in all 50 states

Methylmalonic acidemia is a group of inherited metabolic disorders in which the body cannot properly break down certain ...

Key Symptoms

Metabolic crises withFailure to thriveDevelopmental delay and
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Mucopolysaccharidosis Type I

Approximately 1 per 100,000 live births; Hurler form is the most common phenotype

Mucopolysaccharidosis Type I (MPS I) is a lysosomal storage disorder caused by deficiency of the enzyme alpha-L-iduronid...

Key Symptoms

Coarse facial featuresGrowth deficiency andDevelopmental delay and
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Mucopolysaccharidosis Type IVA

Approximately 1 in 200,000 to 1 in 300,000 live births; estimated fewer than 5,000 people in the United States with MPS IV (97% of whom have type IVA)

Mucopolysaccharidosis Type IVA (Morquio A syndrome) is a lysosomal storage disorder caused by deficiency of the enzyme N...

Key Symptoms

Short stature andKyphoscoliosis and progressiveKnock-knee deformity (genu
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Mucopolysaccharidosis Type VI

Approximately 1 in 250,000 to 1 in 600,000 live births worldwide; fewer than 1,100 people in the United States

Mucopolysaccharidosis Type VI (Maroteaux-Lamy syndrome) is a lysosomal storage disorder caused by deficiency of the enzy...

Key Symptoms

Short stature andJoint stiffness andCoarse facial features
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Niemann-Pick Disease

Type A: 1 in 250,000; Type B: 1 in 100,000 to 150,000; Type C: 1 in 100,000 to 150,000

Niemann-Pick disease is a rare lysosomal storage disorder where the body cannot properly break down cholesterol and othe...

Key Symptoms

Enlarged liver andJaundice in infancyDevelopmental delay and
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Phenylketonuria

1 in 10,000 to 15,000 newborns in the U.S.

Phenylketonuria is an inherited metabolic disorder caused by a missing enzyme that prevents the body from properly break...

Key Symptoms

Light-colored skin andMusty or mousyIntellectual disability if
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Pompe Disease

1 in 40,000 people (infantile form: 1 in 138,500; late-onset: 1 in 60,000)

Pompe disease is a rare inherited lysosomal storage disorder caused by deficiency of the enzyme acid alpha-glucosidase, ...

Key Symptoms

Progressive muscle weaknessHeart enlargement (cardiomegaly)Breathing difficulties, especially
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Sanfilippo Syndrome

Approximately 1 per 70,000 to 1 per 100,000 live births; highest prevalence in certain populations including Australia and Scandinavia

Sanfilippo syndrome, formally mucopolysaccharidosis type III (MPS III), is a lysosomal storage disorder in which the bod...

Key Symptoms

Behavioral problems andProgressive intellectual disabilityLoss of speech
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Tay-Sachs Disease

1 in 30,000 births; 1 in 3,500 in Ashkenazi Jewish population

Tay-Sachs disease is a rare autosomal recessive lysosomal storage disorder caused by deficiency of the enzyme hexosamini...

Key Symptoms

Progressive developmental regressionLoss of purposefulCherry-red spot on
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Tyrosinemia Type I

1 in 100,000 to 120,000 people; highest in Quebec and Scandinavia

Tyrosinemia type I is a rare autosomal recessive disorder of tyrosine metabolism caused by fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase...

Key Symptoms

Jaundice and liverHepatomegaly and cirrhosisFailure to thrive
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Urea Cycle Disorders

Approximately 1 per 30,000 live births worldwide; Ornithine Transcarbamylase (OTC) deficiency is most common form

Urea Cycle Disorders (UCDs) are a group of genetic conditions affecting the enzymes that convert toxic ammonia to urea f...

Key Symptoms

Neonatal presentation: poorHyperammonemic crisis: acuteProtein intolerance and
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Wilson Disease

Clinically diagnosed prevalence is approximately 1 in 30,000 to 1 in 40,000 people worldwide. Modern genetic-frequency studies of biallelic ATP7B variants suggest the true prevalence may be substantially higher, closer to 1 in 7,000, implying significant underdiagnosis. Higher rates are reported in populations with founder effects, including Sardinian, Costa Rican, certain Eastern European, and some isolated Japanese communities.

Wilson disease is a rare inherited disorder of copper metabolism caused by mutations in the ATP7B gene. The body cannot ...

Key Symptoms

Kayser-Fleischer rings (greenish-brownLiver disease rangingTremor, dystonia, parkinsonism,
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Alexander Disease

Approximately 1 in 100,000 to 200,000 people

Alexander disease is a rare inherited leukodystrophy caused by mutations in the GFAP gene affecting astrocyte function. ...

Key Symptoms

Progressive developmental delaySpasticity and hyperreflexiaAtaxia and coordination
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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

About 5,000 new cases per year in the U.S.; approximately 16,000 Americans living with ALS at any given time

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a progressive neurodegenerative disease destroying motor neurons in the brain and spina...

Key Symptoms

Muscle weakness inMuscle twitching (fasciculations)Progressive loss of
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Angelman Syndrome

Approximately 1 in 12,000 to 20,000 people

Angelman Syndrome is a rare neurological disorder caused by loss of function of the UBE3A gene on the maternal chromosom...

Key Symptoms

Severe developmental delayLittle or noAtaxia (unsteady gait
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Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase Deficiency

Extremely rare; estimated 1 in 42,000 to 1 in 190,000 births in the U.S., with higher prevalence in Asian populations

AADC deficiency is a rare inherited neurological disorder that affects the brain's ability to produce dopamine and serot...

Key Symptoms

Low muscle toneInvoluntary upward-rolling eyeDevelopmental delays and
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Ataxia-Telangiectasia

1 in 40,000 to 100,000 people worldwide

Ataxia-telangiectasia (A-T) is a rare inherited disorder in which the ATM gene, which coordinates DNA repair, does not w...

Key Symptoms

Unsteady walking andSlurred speech andInvoluntary jerking movements
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Batten Disease

Approximately 2-4 per 100,000 births in the U.S.; higher in certain populations (e.g., northern Europe)

Batten disease is a rare inherited neurological disorder caused by mutations in genes affecting lysosomal function, lead...

Key Symptoms

Progressive vision lossBlindness usually bySeizures, often progressive
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Becker Muscular Dystrophy

Approximately 1 to 5 per 100,000 males; about 1/3 to 1/2 the prevalence of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Becker Muscular Dystrophy (BMD) is an X-linked inherited muscular dystrophy caused by mutations in the dystrophin gene t...

Key Symptoms

Progressive muscle weaknessCalf hypertrophy andWaddling gait and
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Canavan Disease

1 in 13,500 among Ashkenazi Jews; 1 in 100,000 in general population

Canavan disease is a rare autosomal recessive leukodystrophy caused by mutations in the ASPA gene affecting aspartoacyla...

Key Symptoms

Developmental delay andLoss of developmentalSpasticity developing in
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CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder

Approximately 1 in 40,000 to 60,000 live births

CDKL5 deficiency disorder is a severe genetic condition that causes early-onset seizures, usually beginning within the f...

Key Symptoms

Severe seizures startingProfound developmental delaysVision problems including
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Cerebral Adrenoleukodystrophy

1 in 20,000 males worldwide; cerebral form develops in approximately 35-40% of boys with X-ALD

Cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy is the most severe form of X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy, caused by mutations in the ABCD1...

Key Symptoms

Learning difficulties andVision problems orBehavioral changes, irritability,
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Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease

About 1 in 2,500 people worldwide, making it the most common inherited neurological disorder. Roughly 150,000 Americans are estimated to have CMT. CMT1A (caused by duplication of the PMP22 gene) accounts for approximately 60% of all CMT cases. CMT2A (MFN2 mutations), CMTX1 (GJB1 mutations, X-linked), and CMT4 (autosomal recessive subtypes) make up most of the rest.

Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) is the most common inherited disease of the peripheral nervous system. The peripheral ...

Key Symptoms

Foot drop (difficultyHigh arches (pesWasting of the
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Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy

Approximately 1 per 100,000 to 1 per 50,000 people; estimated 250,000 people have CIDP in North America

Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP) is an autoimmune disorder affecting the peripheral nerves, caus...

Key Symptoms

Progressive weakness inTingling, numbness, andLoss of deep
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Corticobasal Degeneration

Approximately 1 in 100,000 people

Corticobasal degeneration is a rare neurodegenerative disorder characterized by asymmetric cortical and basal ganglia pa...

Key Symptoms

Asymmetric parkinsonism withDystonia affecting affectedCortical sensory loss
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Dravet Syndrome

Approximately 1 in 16,000 to 40,000 people, accounting for 5-10% of early infantile epileptic encephalopathies

Dravet Syndrome is a severe form of epilepsy that typically begins in infancy with prolonged seizures triggered by fever...

Key Symptoms

First seizures typicallyProlonged seizures lastingMultiple types of
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Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

1 in 3,500 to 5,000 male births

Duchenne muscular dystrophy is an X-linked genetic disorder causing progressive muscle weakness and degeneration, beginn...

Key Symptoms

Delayed motor milestonesProgressive weakness inDifficulty running, jumping,
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Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy

Approximately 1 in 15,000 people; one of the most common hereditary muscular dystrophies

Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD) is an inherited muscular dystrophy characterized by progressive weakness o...

Key Symptoms

Progressive weakness ofShoulder weakness andUpper arm weakness
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Focal Epilepsy

Approximately 1.5 million people in the U.S. have focal epilepsy; about 60% of all epilepsy cases

Focal epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures that originate in a specific area of the b...

Key Symptoms

Auras or unusualStaring spells withInvoluntary repetitive movements
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Fragile X Syndrome

Approximately 1 in 4,000 males and 1 in 6,000 to 8,000 females

Fragile X Syndrome is the most common inherited cause of intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorder. It result...

Key Symptoms

Intellectual disability rangingSpeech and languageAutism spectrum behaviors
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Friedreich Ataxia

1 in 50,000 people

Friedreich ataxia is an autosomal recessive neurodegenerative disease causing progressive damage to the nervous system, ...

Key Symptoms

Progressive loss ofWeakness and spasticitySpeech difficulties and
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Guillain-Barré Syndrome

1 in 60,000 people per year in the U.S. (3,000 to 6,000 new cases annually)

Guillain-Barré syndrome is a rare autoimmune neurological disorder in which the body's immune system attacks the periphe...

Key Symptoms

Tingling or weaknessDifficulty walking, climbingMuscle weakness affecting
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Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia

Approximately 1 to 10 per 100,000 people globally depending on type and population; prevalence varies significantly

Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP) refers to a group of genetic neurological disorders characterized by progressive wea...

Key Symptoms

Progressive spasticity andWeakness of lowerHyperreflexia and increased
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Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia Type 4

1 in 10,000 to 20,000 people worldwide

Spastic paraplegia type 4 is a rare inherited neurological disorder causing progressive stiffness and weakness of the lo...

Key Symptoms

Progressive lower limbSpasticity affecting legsHyperreflexia and Babinski
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Huntington Disease

5-10 per 100,000 people of European descent; lower in other populations

Huntington disease is an autosomal dominant neurodegenerative disorder caused by an expanded CAG trinucleotide repeat in...

Key Symptoms

Involuntary movements (chorea),Slow, jerky movementsRigidity and muscle
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Inherited Erythromelalgia

Overall erythromelalgia prevalence is approximately 10 per 100,000; the inherited SCN9A-related form accounts for 5-15% of cases, affecting an estimated 1,600 to 5,000 people in the U.S.

Inherited erythromelalgia is a rare autosomal dominant pain disorder caused by gain-of-function mutations in the SCN9A g...

Key Symptoms

Recurrent episodes ofVisible redness (erythema)Warmth and swelling
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KCNT1-Related Epilepsy

No population prevalence has been established. KCNT1 gain-of-function variants are found in roughly half of infants diagnosed with EIMFS, itself an ultra-rare syndrome. Jazz Pharmaceuticals, which is developing a targeted therapy, estimates approximately 2,500 people with KCNT1-related epilepsy in the United States.

KCNT1-related epilepsy is a group of rare genetic epilepsies caused by changes in the KCNT1 gene, which makes a potassiu...

Key Symptoms

Focal seizures beginningSeizures that migrateSeizures that become
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Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome

Approximately 0.48 per million people per year; 50% of patients have underlying malignancy

Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome (LEMS) is a rare neuromuscular disorder caused by autoimmune attack on the synaptic te...

Key Symptoms

Progressive weakness ofLeg fatigue andDiminished or absent
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Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome

Approximately 1-2% of all childhood epilepsy cases; estimated 1 in 30,000 children

Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome is a severe childhood epilepsy characterized by multiple types of seizures that are often resist...

Key Symptoms

Multiple seizure types:Frequent clusters ofIntellectual disability and
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Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy

Approximately 1 per 14,500 to 1 per 123,000 people depending on geographic region; exact prevalence varies by subtype

Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy (LGMD) refers to a genetically heterogeneous group of muscular dystrophies characterized ...

Key Symptoms

Progressive weakness ofDifficulty climbing stairsShoulder weakness affecting
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Multiple System Atrophy

2-5 per 100,000 people

Multiple system atrophy is a rare, progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by dysfunction of the autonomic ...

Key Symptoms

Orthostatic hypotension (dizzinessParkinsonism or cerebellarVocal tremor and
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Myasthenia Gravis

1 in 5,000 people

Myasthenia gravis is a chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disorder causing muscle weakness and rapid fatigue. Antibodies a...

Key Symptoms

Drooping eyelids (ptosis)Blurred or doubleWeakness in facial
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Myotonic Dystrophy

Approximately 1 in 3,000 to 1 in 8,000 people globally; higher prevalence in some populations

Myotonic Dystrophy (MD) is the most common muscular dystrophy in adults, characterized by progressive muscle weakness an...

Key Symptoms

Progressive muscle weaknessMyotonia causing stiffFacial drooping and
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Narcolepsy Type 1

1 in 2,000 to 3,000 people; often undiagnosed

Narcolepsy type 1 is a chronic neurologic disorder caused by loss of hypocretin-producing neurons, resulting in severe d...

Key Symptoms

Excessive daytime sleepinessSudden loss ofSleep paralysis
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Neurofibromatosis Type 1

1 in 2,500 to 3,500 people in the U.S., making it one of the most common genetic conditions

Neurofibromatosis type 1 is a genetic disorder caused by mutations in the NF1 gene on chromosome 17, which encodes neuro...

Key Symptoms

Cafe-au-lait spots (flat,Neurofibromas (soft bumpsPlexiform neurofibromas (larger
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Niemann-Pick Disease Type C

Approximately 1 per 100,000 to 1 per 150,000 live births; higher in certain populations

Niemann-Pick Disease Type C (NPC) is a rare, progressive lysosomal lipid storage disorder caused by mutations in the NPC...

Key Symptoms

Progressive neurological declineVertical supranuclear gazeCognitive decline and
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Phelan-McDermid Syndrome

Approximately 1 per 10,000 to 1 per 15,000 people; likely underdiagnosed due to overlapping features with autism and intellectual disability

Phelan-McDermid Syndrome results from deletions or mutations of the SHANK3 gene on chromosome 22q13, leading to intellec...

Key Symptoms

Developmental delay affectingAutism spectrum disorderSevere speech and
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Prader-Willi Syndrome

Approximately 1 in 10,000 to 30,000 live births

Prader-Willi Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder affecting chromosome 15 that results in weak muscle tone, low hormone l...

Key Symptoms

Poor muscle toneWeak cry andExcessive hunger and
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Progressive Supranuclear Palsy

Approximately 1 in 100,000 people

Progressive supranuclear palsy is a rare atypical Parkinsonian disorder characterized by progressive vertical supranucle...

Key Symptoms

Downward gaze palsyPostural instability andBradykinesia and rigidity
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Rett Syndrome

1 in 9,000 to 15,000 girls

Rett syndrome is a rare genetic neurological disorder affecting brain development, almost exclusively in girls. After no...

Key Symptoms

Developmental regression aroundLoss of purposefulLoss of language
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Spinal Muscular Atrophy

1 in 10,000 to 14,000 births; 1 in 25 people are carriers

Spinal muscular atrophy is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder affecting motor neurons in the spinal cord, causing p...

Key Symptoms

Progressive muscle weaknessDifficulty with motorHypotonia and loss
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Spinocerebellar Ataxia

Collectively about 1-5 per 100,000 people; SCA3 (Machado-Joseph disease) is the most common subtype worldwide

Spinocerebellar ataxias are a group of inherited neurodegenerative disorders caused by mutations in various genes, leadi...

Key Symptoms

Progressive difficulty withSlurred or scanningDifficulty with fine
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Stiff Person Syndrome

Extremely rare with approximately 1-2 cases per million people; estimated 300-500 affected individuals in North America

Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) is a rare neurological disorder characterized by progressive stiffness and rigidity of the t...

Key Symptoms

Progressive muscle stiffness,Severe, painful muscleMuscle rigidity that
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Thymidine Kinase 2 Deficiency

Estimated worldwide prevalence is roughly 1.64 cases per 1,000,000 people, making TK2d an ultra-rare disease. Biallelic pathogenic variants in TK2 account for approximately 20% of myopathic mitochondrial DNA maintenance defects. Three age-of-onset subtypes are recognized: early-onset (symptoms before age 1 to 4) often progresses to severe respiratory failure within 1 to 2 years if untreated; childhood-onset (ages 1 to 12) typically allows survival of more than 13 years from symptom onset; late-onset (after age 12) can allow survival of approximately 23 years from disease onset.

Thymidine Kinase 2 Deficiency (TK2d) is an ultra-rare inherited mitochondrial disease caused by mutations in the TK2 gen...

Key Symptoms

Progressive muscle weakness,Difficulty breathing asEye muscle weakness
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Usher Syndrome

Approximately 4 to 17 per 100,000 people; roughly 30,000 individuals in the U.S.

Usher syndrome is an inherited condition combining hearing loss and progressive vision loss, eventually leading to deaf-...

Key Symptoms

Hearing loss presentProgressive vision lossBalance and coordination
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22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome

1 in 2,000 to 4,500 people; one of most common microdeletion syndromes

22q11.2 deletion syndrome results from a microdeletion on chromosome 22, causing a spectrum of phenotypes including card...

Key Symptoms

Cardiac defects (conotruncalCleft palate andImmune deficiency from
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Cri du Chat Syndrome

1 in 20,000 to 50,000 people

Cri du chat syndrome results from a partial deletion of the short arm of chromosome 5, characterized by distinctive high...

Key Symptoms

Distinctive high-pitched crySevere intellectual andMicrocephaly and characteristic
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Noonan Syndrome

1 in 1,000 to 2,500 people; one of the most common genetic syndromes

Noonan syndrome is a common autosomal dominant disorder caused by RAS/MAPK pathway mutations, characterized by distincti...

Key Symptoms

Characteristic facial featuresShort statureCardiac defects (pulmonary
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Progeria

Extremely rare; approximately 50-100 living cases worldwide

Progeria is an extremely rare genetic disorder causing rapid aging in children. A single point mutation in the LMNA gene...

Key Symptoms

Growth retardation andProgressive alopecia (hairDistinctive facial features:
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Sarcoidosis

About 200,000 Americans affected; 1-40 cases per 100,000 depending on ethnicity and geography

Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease characterized by formation of granulomas (clusters of immune cells) in multiple o...

Key Symptoms

Persistent cough andFatigue and malaiseJoint and muscle
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Tuberous Sclerosis

1 in 6,000 to 1 in 10,000 people

Tuberous sclerosis is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder caused by mutations in TSC1 or TSC2 genes, resulting in dys...

Key Symptoms

Seizures from brainIntellectual disability inKidney tumors and
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Turner Syndrome

1 in 2,000 to 3,000 live female births

Turner syndrome results from complete or partial absence of an X chromosome in females, causing short stature, gonadal d...

Key Symptoms

Short statureOvarian failure andInfertility
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Williams Syndrome

1 in 7,500 to 10,000 people

Williams syndrome is a rare genetic condition caused by a 7q11.23 deletion including the elastin gene, characterized by ...

Key Symptoms

Distinctive 'elfin' facialSupravalvular aortic stenosisHypercalcemia and hypercalciuria
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Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency

1 in 2,500 to 3,500 people; affects approximately 100,000 Americans

Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency is a genetic disorder affecting the lungs and liver, caused by insufficient production of...

Key Symptoms

Early-onset emphysema andShortness of breathChronic cough
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Cystic Fibrosis

About 30,000 people in the U.S.; 1 in 2,500 to 3,500 births among Caucasians

Cystic fibrosis is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder affecting the CFTR protein, which normally regulates chloride...

Key Symptoms

Persistent cough withRecurrent respiratory infectionsWheezing and shortness
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Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis

Estimated 1 in 100,000 to 1 in 200,000 people, though likely underdiagnosed

Hypersensitivity pneumonitis is an inflammatory lung disease caused by repeated inhalation of antigens triggering immune...

Key Symptoms

Dyspnea and coughFever and chillsFatigue and malaise
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Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

About 128,000 cases in the U.S.; 3 per 100,000 person-years incidence

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a chronic, progressive lung disease characterized by scarring (fibrosis) of lung tissue...

Key Symptoms

Progressive shortness ofPersistent dry coughFatigue and weakness
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Lymphangioleiomyomatosis

Approximately 1 per 400,000 women; 30-40% of women with TSC develop LAM

Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) is a rare progressive lung disease characterized by proliferation of abnormal smooth musc...

Key Symptoms

Progressive dyspnea onChronic cough, usuallyChest pain or
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Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

1-2 per million people

Pulmonary arterial hypertension is a rare disease characterized by abnormally high blood pressure in the pulmonary arter...

Key Symptoms

Shortness of breath,Chest pain orSyncope (fainting) or
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Pulmonary Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis

Approximately 0.07 to 0.4 per 100,000 person-years; rare form of interstitial lung disease

Pulmonary Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (PLCH) is a rare inflammatory lung disease characterized by accumulation and pro...

Key Symptoms

Progressive dyspnea onChronic cough, oftenChest pain or
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Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis

Two or fewer cases per 100,000 children and 2 to 3 per 100,000 adults in the US (NIDCD); about 1,000 new US cases a year, according to the FDA

Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP) is a rare disease in which wart-like growths caused by HPV types 6 and 11 gro...

Key Symptoms

Hoarseness or aNoisy breathing, especiallyShortness of breath
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Rare Cancers

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Adrenocortical Carcinoma

About 1-2 per million people per year; approximately 600 new cases per year in the U.S.

Adrenocortical carcinoma is a rare, aggressive cancer of the adrenal cortex, the outer layer of the adrenal glands that ...

Key Symptoms

Rapid, unexplained weightExcess hair growthHigh blood pressure
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Cholangiocarcinoma

About 8,000 new cases per year in the U.S.; rising incidence worldwide

Cholangiocarcinoma is a rare and aggressive cancer that forms in the bile ducts, the thin tubes that carry digestive flu...

Key Symptoms

Jaundice (yellowing ofIntense itching (pruritus)Light-colored or clay-colored
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Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor

Fewer than 200 cases per year in the U.S.; occurs at any age but most common age 15-35

Desmoplastic small round cell tumor is a rare aggressive sarcoma characterized by EWSR1-WT1 fusion and dense desmoplasia...

Key Symptoms

Abdominal mass andAbdominal painNausea and vomiting
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Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma

About 300 children diagnosed in the U.S. each year, most often between ages 5 and 10

Diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) is an aggressive childhood brain tumor that grows in the pons, the part of the b...

Key Symptoms

Double vision orFacial weakness orTrouble swallowing or
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Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

About 4,000-6,000 new cases per year in the U.S.; true incidence may be higher as small GISTs are often incidentally discovered

Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are the most common mesenchymal tumors of the gastrointestinal tract, arising fr...

Key Symptoms

Abdominal pain orA feeling ofNausea and vomiting
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Hodgkin Lymphoma

About 8,500 new cases per year in the U.S.; approximately 2.6 per 100,000 people

Hodgkin lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system characterized by the presence of abnormal Reed-Sternberg cells. It ...

Key Symptoms

Painless swelling ofPersistent fatigue andDrenching night sweats
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Medullary Thyroid Cancer

Approximately 1,000-1,200 new cases per year in the U.S.; 2-4% of all thyroid cancers

Medullary thyroid cancer (MTC) is a rare neuroendocrine tumor arising from the parafollicular C cells of the thyroid gla...

Key Symptoms

A lump orHoarseness or voiceDifficulty swallowing (dysphagia)
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Merkel Cell Carcinoma

About 3,000 new cases per year in the U.S.; incidence has tripled over the past 2 decades

Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare, aggressive skin cancer that arises from Merkel cells, specialized touch receptors in th...

Key Symptoms

A firm, painless,Rapidly growing skinUsually appears on
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Mesothelioma

About 3,000 new cases per year in the U.S.

Mesothelioma is a rare, aggressive cancer that develops in the mesothelium, the thin layer of tissue covering most inter...

Key Symptoms

Shortness of breathAbdominal swelling andUnexplained weight loss
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NTRK Fusion Cancer

NTRK fusions occur in less than 1% of all common cancers, but in up to 90% of certain rare tumor types like infantile fibrosarcoma and secretory breast carcinoma

NTRK fusion cancers are a group of rare tumors driven by gene fusions involving 1 of 3 NTRK genes (NTRK1, NTRK2, or NTRK...

Key Symptoms

Symptoms vary widelyA growing lumpFatigue and unexplained
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Paraganglioma

1 in 300,000 to 1,000,000; ~30% are hereditary

Paragangliomas are rare neuroendocrine tumors arising from chromaffin tissue outside the adrenal medulla. Often heredita...

Key Symptoms

Hypertension and hypertensivePalpitations and tachycardiaDiaphoresis and flushing
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RET Fusion Cancer

RET fusions occur in 1-2% of non-small cell lung cancers (roughly 2,300-4,600 new cases per year in the U.S.), 7-12% of papillary thyroid cancers (higher in pediatric cases), and rarely in other tumor types

RET fusion cancers are a group of rare tumors driven by chromosomal rearrangements that fuse the RET gene with a partner...

Key Symptoms

Symptoms depend onFor lung cancer:For thyroid cancer:
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Tick-Borne & Infectious

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Alpha-Gal Syndrome

Classified as a rare disease by NORD, though prevalence estimates are evolving rapidly. The CDC reported in 2023 that approximately 110,000 suspected cases were identified in the U.S. between 2010 and 2022, with the agency estimating that the actual number of affected Americans may be as high as 450,000 due to widespread under-recognition. Most cases concentrate in the Southeast and South-Central U.S. (the lone star tick's primary range), with growing reports in the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and Northeast as the tick's range expands.

Alpha-Gal Syndrome (AGS) is a tick-bite-triggered IgE allergy to galactose-α-1,3-galactose, a sugar molecule found in no...

Key Symptoms

Hives, itching, andSevere abdominal pain,Throat tightness, difficulty
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Anaplasmosis

Classified as rare with prevalence < 1 per 1,000,000 (Orphanet). Case counts have been rising steadily, with the CDC reporting increasing incidence in the Northeast and upper Midwest as tick habitats expand.

Anaplasmosis is a rare tick-borne disease caused by the bacterium Anaplasma phagocytophilum, which infects white blood c...

Key Symptoms

Sudden high fever,Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea,Low white blood
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Babesiosis

Fewer than 3,000 reported U.S. cases per year, concentrated in the Northeast and upper Midwest. Classified as rare by GARD, NORD, and Orphanet (prevalence < 1 per 1,000,000).

Babesiosis is a rare tick-borne disease caused by Babesia parasites that infect and destroy red blood cells. Transmitted...

Key Symptoms

High fever, chills,Fatigue and generalHemolytic anemia (destruction
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Bartonella Infection

Meets the European rare disease definition (affects 1 or fewer per 2,000 people). Chronic bartonellosis prevalence is difficult to estimate due to underdiagnosis. Bartonella DNA has been detected in approximately 3% of wild ticks surveyed across multiple studies.

Bartonella infections are caused by a group of intracellular bacteria that can affect the blood vessels, liver, spleen, ...

Key Symptoms

Prolonged low-grade feverSwollen lymph nodes,Bone pain and
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