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Any geleophysic dysplasia in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the ADAMTSL2 gene.
Features include always present findings: Short stature, Thin upper lip vermilion, Short long bone, and Joint stiffness; and very common findings: Long philtrum, Round face, Wide nasal bridge, and Delayed skeletal maturation and others. 45 total HPO annotations.
Organ System | Phenotype Count | Example Features |
|---|---|---|
Bones and joints | 8 | Hypoplasia of the capital femoral epiphysis, Mild bone density loss (osteopenia), Short long bone |
ADAMTSL2 encodes ADAMTS like 2 (951 aa). Highest expression in Heart Atrial Appendage (54.5 TPM) and Lung (39.0 TPM).
Geleophysic dysplasia 1 is associated with mutations in the ADAMTSL2 gene on chromosome 9.
ADAMTSL2 is classified as a druggable target with score 8.7.
20 pathogenic variants reported in ADAMTSL2 in ClinVar.
No consensus clinical diagnostic criteria for geleophysic dysplasia have been published.
Geleophysic dysplasia should be suspected in individuals with the following clinical and radiographic findings.
Clinical findings
Proportionate short stature
Very short hands and feet
No approved treatments are currently available for geleophysic dysplasia 1. The disease remains an area of unmet medical need.
Clinical practice guidelines have been published (see Supplementary Data in ). Evaluations Following Initial Diagnosis To establish the extent of disease and needs in an individual diagnosed with geleophysic dysplasia, the evaluations summarized (if not performed as part of the evaluation that led to the diagnosis) are recommended. Table 6. Geleophysic Dysplasia: Recommended Evaluations Following Initial Diagnosis
To monitor existing manifestations, the individual's response to supportive care, and the emergence of new manifestations, the evaluations summarized in are recommended according to published guidelines . Table 8. Geleophysic Dysplasia: Recommended Surveillance
No clinical trials have been registered for geleophysic dysplasia 1.
12 publications have been identified in PubMed for geleophysic dysplasia 1. Research spans Case Report / Case Series (58%), Basic Science / Preclinical (33%), and Review / Meta-Analysis (8%).
Research Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
Patient case studies | 7 | 58% |
Data assembled from 7 of 12 sources · Last updated Sep 19, 2026, 11:55 PM UTC
Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man
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Heart and blood vessels | 4 | Aortic valve stenosis, High blood pressure in lung arteries (pulmonary arterial hypertension), Mitral stenosis |
Skin | 3 | Small nail, Thickened skin, Lack of skin elasticity |
Arms and legs | 3 | Short foot, Camptodactyly of finger, Joint contracture of the hand |
Brain and nerves | 3 | Mild intellectual disability, Seizure, Global developmental delay |
Head and neck | 2 | Thin upper lip vermilion, Round face |
Muscles | 2 | Joint contracture of the hand, Wrist flexion contracture |
Growth and development | 1 | Short stature |
Digestive system | 1 | Enlarged liver (hepatomegaly) |
Lungs and breathing | 1 | High blood pressure in lung arteries (pulmonary arterial hypertension) |
Geleophysic dysplasia is a progressive disorder resembling a lysosomal storage disorder, involving bones and joints, cardiac valves, and skin. To date about 100 individuals have been reported: 51 affected individuals in two large cohorts and 55 in case reports [, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ]. Table 2. Geleophysic Dysplasia: Frequency of Select Features
Feature | % of Persons w/Feature | Comment |
|---|---|---|
Skeletal | Characteristic skeletal manifestations | 100% |
Additional orthopedic manifestations | 30%-40% | Osteochondritis, carpal tunnel syndrome |
Cardiac manifestations | 70% | Valvulopathy (progressive in half of affected persons); atrioventricular septal defect in 20% of individuals |
Pulmonary hypertension | 40% | Respiratory/ |
ENT | Respiratory manifestations | 50% |
Multilevel airway obstruction | 30% | Airway stenosis /or malacia |
Hearing loss | 40% | Conductive hearing loss |
Ophthalmologic manifestations | 45% | Refractive errors, papillary edema |
Hepatomegaly | 40% | Related to right heart valve defect in some persons Skeletal manifestations. About 40% of individuals present with a birth length below the 5th percentile; a skeletal disorder is usually suspected in the first months of life because of short stature and short hands and feet. |
Source: GeneReviews — "Geleophysic Dysplasia"
Progressive joint limitation and contractures
Distinctive facial features: round, full face; small nose with anteverted nares; broad nasal bridge; thin vermilion of the upper lip with a flat philtrum
Thickened skin
Progressive cardiac valvular disease diagnosed on echocardiography
Normal intellect
Hepatomegaly
Tracheal stenosis
Recurrent respiratory and middle ear infections
Radiographic findings
Source: GeneReviews — "Geleophysic Dysplasia"
The acromelic dysplasia group includes four rare disorders with striking clinical overlap: geleophysic dysplasia, Weill-Marchesani syndrome, acromicric dysplasia, and Myhre syndrome. Overlapping and distinguishing clinical features are summarized in . Hepatomegaly and early mortality are encountered only in the most severe forms of geleophysic dysplasia.
Table 5.
Disorders to Consider in the Differential Diagnosis of Geleophysic Dysplasia
Gene(s) | Disorder | MOI | Features of Disorder
Overlapping w/geleophysic dysplasia | Distinguishing from geleophysic dysplasia
ADAMTS10
ADAMTS17
FBN1
| Weill-Marchesani syndrome | ADAR1 | See . | See .
| Dysplastic cortical hyperostosis, Al-Gazali type | AR
FBN1
| Acromicric dysplasia | AD
| Myhre syndrome | AD | • IUGR
Source: GeneReviews — "Geleophysic Dysplasia"
Genetic testing for ADAMTSL2 is available. Testing is considered confirmatory for diagnosis.
System/Concern | Evaluation | Comment |
|---|---|---|
Cardiac | Eval by cardiologist incl EKG echocardiography to evaluate for cardiac valve defect, septal defect, pulmonary hypertension | — |
Pulmonary | Eval by pulmonologist to assess for obstructive or restrictive lung disease, obstructive sleep apnea, asthma | Polysomnography |
ENT | Flexible endoscopy (w/rigid endoscopy as needed) to assess for upper airway obstruction adenoidal hypertrophy | — |
Hearing | Hearing assessment | Eyes |
Hepatic | Assessment of liver size by clinical assessment /or ultrasound exam | — |
Genetic counseling | By genetics professionals1 | To inform affected persons their families re nature, MOI, implications of geleophysic dysplasia to facilitate medical personal decision making Family support |
resources | By clinicians, wider care team, family support organizations | Assessment of family social structure to determine need for:; Community or such as Parent to Parent; Social work involvement for parental support; Home nursing referral MOI = mode of inheritance 1. |
Geleophysic Dysplasia: Recommended Surveillance System/Concern/Specialty | Evaluation | Frequency by Age |
Birth-3 yrs | 3-10 yrs | 11-18 yrs |
Genetic counseling incl information re support organizations | Every 6 mos | Yearly |
Radiographs for hip dysplasia | Yearly | Every 2 yrs |
Neurologic | EMG to assess for carpal tunnel syndrome | -- |
Cardiology | Eval w/cardiologist incl EKG echocardiography to assess for valvular valve defects pulmonary hypertension | Yearly |
Pulmonary | Eval w/pulmonologist for restrictive lung disease, obstructive sleep apnea, asthma | Yearly |
Thoracic CT scan | -- | At age 6 yrs |
Audiogram for conductive deafness | Yearly | At age 6 yrs |
Source: GeneReviews — "Geleophysic Dysplasia"
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Evaluation |
|---|
Frequency by Age |
|---|
Birth-3 yrs | 3-10 yrs | 11-18 yrs |
Genetic counseling incl information re support organizations | Every 6 mos | Yearly |
Radiographs for hip dysplasia | Yearly | Every 2 yrs |
Neurologic | EMG to assess for carpal tunnel syndrome | -- |
Cardiology | Eval w/cardiologist incl EKG echocardiography to assess for valvular valve defects pulmonary hypertension | Yearly |
Pulmonary | Eval w/pulmonologist for restrictive lung disease, obstructive sleep apnea, asthma | Yearly |
Thoracic CT scan | -- | At age 6 yrs |
Audiogram for conductive deafness | Yearly | At age 6 yrs |
Funduscopic exam for papilledema | At ages 9 mos 2 yrs | At age 6 yrs |
Source: GeneReviews — "Geleophysic Dysplasia"
Phenotype severity distribution: 4 always present features, 6 very common features, 9 common features.
4 |
33% |
Research summaries | 1 | 8% |
Güneş N (2026). [PMID: 42151490](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42151490/). *Eur J Pediatr*. [Basic Science / Preclinical]
Lin C (2026). [PMID: 41864337](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41864337/). *Am J Pathol*. [Basic Science / Preclinical]
Alcocer AD (2026). [PMID: 41915433](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41915433/). *Physiology (Bethesda)*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Liang XL (2026). [PMID: 41618091](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41618091/). *Prenat Diagn*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Alsharei A (2026). [PMID: 42282905](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42282905/). *Case Rep Med*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Shimura K (2026). [PMID: 42017525](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42017525/). *Congenit Anom (Kyoto)*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Lee CL (2026). [PMID: 41664703](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41664703/). *Front Genet*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Jiang YT (2025). [PMID: 40368526](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40368526/). *Taiwan J Obstet Gynecol*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Chen ZY (2025). [PMID: 40740820](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40740820/). *Front Pediatr*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Morales AA (2025). [PMID: 40481143](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40481143/). *Sci Rep*. [Basic Science / Preclinical]