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MURCS association
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1-9 / 100 000
Age of onset
Neonatal
ICD-10
Q87.8
Inheritance
Autosomal dominant A pathogenic variant in only one gene copy in each cell is sufficient to cause an autosomal dominant disease.
Autosomal recessive Pathogenic variants in both copies of each gene of the chromosome are needed to cause an autosomal recessive disease and observe the mutant phenotype.
X-linked
dominant X-linked dominant inheritance, sometimes referred to as X-linked dominance, is a mode of genetic inheritance by which a dominant gene is carried on the X chromosome.
dominant X-linked dominant inheritance, sometimes referred to as X-linked dominance, is a mode of genetic inheritance by which a dominant gene is carried on the X chromosome.
X-linked
recessive Pathogenic variants in both copies of a gene on the X chromosome cause an X-linked recessive disorder.
recessive Pathogenic variants in both copies of a gene on the X chromosome cause an X-linked recessive disorder.
Mitochondrial or multigenic Mitochondrial genetic disorders can be caused by changes (mutations) in either the mitochondrial DNA or nuclear DNA that lead to dysfunction of the mitochondria and inadequate production of energy.
Multigenic or multifactor Inheritance involving many factors, of which at least one is genetic but none is of overwhelming importance, as in the causation of a disease by multiple genetic and environmental factors.
Not applicable
Other names (AKA)
Mullerian duct aplasia, unilateral renal agenesis, and cervicothoracic somite anomalies; Klippel-feil deformity, conductive deafness, and absent vagina
Categories
Congenital and Genetic Diseases; Digestive Diseases; Female Reproductive Diseases;
Summary
MURCS association stands for (MU)llerian, (R)enal, (C)ervicothoracic (S)omite abnormalities and is a developmental disorder that primarily affects the reproductive and urinary systems. Most individuals with MURCS association are female, although males can also have this condition. Females with MURCS association can have an absent or abnormally shaped uterus. In rare cases, the vagina is also affected. Both males and females with MURCS association can have absent or abnormally formed reproductive tubes (usually the fallopian tubes in females and the vas deferens in males), kidney abnormalities, and
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 | ||
| Aplasia/hypoplasia of the uterus |
Absent/small uterus
Absent/underdeveloped uterus
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0008684 |
| Azoospermia |
Absent sperm in semen
|
0000027 |
| Bicornuate uterus |
Heart shaped uterus
Heart-shaped uterus
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0000813 |
| Ectopic kidney |
Abnormal kidney location
Displaced kidney
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0000086 |
| Low posterior hairline |
Low hairline at back of neck
|
0002162 |
| Renal agenesis |
Absent kidney
Missing kidney
[ more ] |
0000104 |
| Renal dysplasia | 0000110 | |
| Short neck |
Decreased length of neck
|
0000470 |
|
Decreased body height
Small stature
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0004322 | |
| 30%-79% of people have these symptoms | ||
| Abnormality of the ribs |
Rib abnormalities
|
0000772 |
| Vertebral segmentation defect | 0003422 | |
| 5%-29% of people have these symptoms | ||
| Hearing impairment |
Deafness
Hearing defect
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0000365 |
| Percent of people who have these symptoms is not available through HPO | ||
| Abnormality of the vertebral column |
Abnormal spine
Abnormal vertebral column
Abnormality of the spine
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0000925 |
| Cerebellar cyst | 0002350 | |
|
Cleft roof of mouth
|
0000175 | |
| Cleft upper lip |
Harelip
|
0000204 |
| Conductive hearing impairment |
Conductive deafness
Conductive hearing loss
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0000405 |
| Facial asymmetry |
Asymmetry of face
Crooked face
Unsymmetrical face
[ more ] |
0000324 |
| Hypoplasia of the uterus |
Small uterus
Underdeveloped uterus
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0000013 |
|
Little lower jaw
Small jaw
Small lower jaw
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0000347 | |
| Sporadic |
No previous family history
|
0003745 |
| Sprengel anomaly |
High shoulder blade
|
0000912 |
| Unilateral renal agenesis |
Absent kidney on one side
Missing one kidney
Single kidney
[ more ] |
0000122 |
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
- The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) has a report for patients and families about this condition. NORD is a patient advocacy organization for individuals with rare diseases and the organizations that serve them.
In-Depth Information
- Medscape Reference provides information on this topic. You may need to register to view the medical textbook, but registration is free.
- The Monarch Initiative brings together data about this condition from humans and other species to help physicians and biomedical researchers. Monarch’s tools are designed to make it easier to compare the signs and symptoms (phenotypes) of different diseases and discover common features. This initiative is a collaboration between several academic institutions across the world and is funded by the National Institutes of Health. Visit the website to explore the biology of this condition.
- Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM) is a catalog of human genes and genetic disorders. Each entry has a summary of related medical articles. It is meant for health care professionals and researchers. OMIM is maintained by Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
- Orphanet is a European reference portal for information on rare diseases and orphan drugs. Access to this database is free of charge.
- PubMed is a searchable database of medical literature and lists journal articles that discuss MURCS association. Click on the link to view a sample search on this topic.
References
- Duncan PA, Shapiro LR, Stangel JJ, Klein RM, Addonizio JC. The MURCS association: Mullerian duct aplasia, renal aplasia. J Pediatrics. 1979; 95(3):399. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/469663. Accessed 4/6/2011.
- Mahajan P, Kher A, Khungar A, Bhat M, Sanklecha M, Bharucha BA. MURCS association--a review of 7 cases. J Postgrad Med. 1992; 38:109. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1303407. Accessed 4/6/2011.
- Gunsar C, Genc A, Sencan A, Daglar Z, Alparslan O, Mir E. MURCS association and rectovestibular fistula: case report of a patient treated with one-stage posterior sagittal anorectoplasty and sigmoid loop vaginoplasty. J Pediatr Surg. 2003; 38(2):262. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12596120. Accessed 4/6/2011.
- Kaissi AA, Chehida BF, Gachem BM, Grill F, Klaushofer K. Occipitoatlantoaxial junction malformation and early onset senile ankylosing vertebral hyperostosis in a girl with MURCS association. Am. J. Med. Genet.. 2009; 149(A):470. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19213024. Accessed 4/6/2011.
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