Rett syndrome

MeSH: D015518ORPHA: 778

Overview

genetic brain disorder

Available Treatments (0)

No treatments linked yet

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Clinical Presentation

Signs and symptoms associated with Rett syndrome, sourced from HPO and Orphanet clinical annotations.

Gait disturbanceProgressive microcephalyMotor stereotypyGlobal developmental delayAbsent speechDevelopmental regressionAbnormal pattern of respirationProgressive language deteriorationStereotypical hand wringingHigh-pitched crySeizureDystoniaFailure to thriveGrowth delayBradykinesiaEEG abnormalitySkeletal muscle atrophyBruxismAbnormal muscle toneLimb apraxiaColdnessAgitationCholecystitisHyperammonemiaIncreased circulating lactate concentrationSleep disturbanceIncreased CSF lactateInability to walkScoliosisIncreased circulating pyruvate concentrationFloppy infantAbnormal autonomic nervous system physiologyIncreased serum leptinAbnormal CSF pyruvate family amino acid concentrationPrimary microcephaly

Classification & Codes

MeSH Code

D015518

Orphanet Code

ORPHA:778
Rett syndrome
MeSHD015518
OrphanetORPHA:778
Treatments0 drug(s)
Symptoms on record35 signs
Statuspublished
Factual Authority
Last Updated3/20/2026
Clinical DataHPO · Orphanet
Drug DataFDA · EMA · CDSCO
Rett syndrome | OrphanDrug