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Features include always present findings: Intellectual disability, Motor delay, Recurrent infections, and Delayed speech and language development; and common findings: Aggressive behavior, Thick vermilion border, Dental crowding, and Microcephaly and others. 66 total HPO annotations.
Organ System | Phenotype Count | Example Features |
|---|---|---|
Brain and nerves | 13 | Poor speech, Seizure, Aggressive behavior |
Head and neck | 4 | Microcephaly, Facial asymmetry, Thin upper lip vermilion |
Digestive system | 3 | Feeding difficulties, Chronic constipation, Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) |
Arms and legs | 3 | 2-3 toe syndactyly, Tapered finger, Clinodactyly of the 5th finger |
Heart and blood vessels | 2 | Ventricular septal defect, Atrial septal defect |
Bones and joints | 2 | Sideways curvature of the spine (scoliosis), Excessive outward curvature of the upper spine (kyphosis) |
Muscles | 1 | Low muscle tone (hypotonia) |
Blood and immune system | 1 | Recurrent infections |
Eyes | 1 | Ptosis |
Age of onset: at birth, newborn period.
TRIO-related neurodevelopmental disorder (TRIO-NDD) is characterized by two phenotypes with some overlapping clinical features: TRIO-NDD due to gain-of-function variants and TRIO-NDD due to loss-of-function variants. Individuals with gain-of-function variants often have more severe developmental delay and intellectual disability as well as macrocephaly. Individuals with TRIO loss-of-function variants have mild-to-moderate developmental delay and often have microcephaly. (See for other common and distinguishing features.) To date, 56 individuals have been identified with a pathogenic variant in TRIO and for whom sufficient clinical information was available for the current review [; ; ; ; ; Gazdagh et al, unpublished data]. Table 2. Select Features of TRIO-Related Neurodevelopmental Disorder
Feature | Proportion of Persons w/Feature | Comment |
|---|---|---|
Developmental delay (DD) | 20/20 | 36/36 |
TRIO function has not been fully characterized.
Micrognathia-recurrent infections-behavioral abnormalities-mild intellectual disability syndrome is associated with mutations in the TRIO gene on chromosome 5.
Gain-of-function missense variants (affecting the spectrin repeat domain) are associated with more severe developmental delay and intellectual disability, macrocephaly, and a higher risk of seizures and scoliosis than individuals with loss-of-function variants. Pathogenic variants involving p.Arg1078 were reported to be associated with the most severe phenotype . Loss-of-function missense variants within the GEFD1 domain as well as truncating variants throughout the gene cause less severe intellectual disability than gain-of-function variants and microcephaly in some individuals.
Source: GeneReviews — "TRIO-Related Neurodevelopmental Disorder"
Penetrance appears to be complete. Based on the seven individuals (from five families) in whom the TRIO pathogenic variant was inherited [; ; ; Gazdagh et al, unpublished data], the parent may be similarly or only mildly affected compared to the index case within a family.
Source: GeneReviews — "TRIO-Related Neurodevelopmental Disorder"
TRIO-related neurodevelopmental disorder (TRIO-NDD) should be considered in individuals with any combination of the following clinical findings:
Source: GeneReviews — "TRIO-Related Neurodevelopmental Disorder"
Developmental delay, intellectual disability, and/or neurobehavioral manifestations and abnormal head circumference are among the major features in TRIO-related neurodevelopmental disorder (TRIO-NDD) for which affected individuals may be referred for genetic evaluation. Because these features are not sufficient to diagnose TRIO-NDD, all intellectual developmental disorders without other distinctive findings should be considered in the differential diagnosis. See OMIM Autosomal Dominant, Autosomal Recessive, Nonsyndromic X-Linked, and Syndromic X-Linked Intellectual Developmental Disorder Phenotypic Series.
Source: GeneReviews — "TRIO-Related Neurodevelopmental Disorder"
Genetic testing for TRIO is available. Testing is considered confirmatory for diagnosis.
Biomarker and diagnostic research for micrognathia-recurrent infections-behavioral abnormalities-mild intellectual disability syndrome has been reported in the published literature.
No approved treatments are currently available for micrognathia-recurrent infections-behavioral abnormalities-mild intellectual disability syndrome. The disease remains an area of unmet medical need.
No clinical practice guidelines for TRIO-related neurodevelopmental disorder (TRIO-NDD) have been published. Evaluations and Referrals Following Initial Diagnosis To establish the extent of disease and needs in an individual diagnosed with TRIO-NDD, the evaluations and referrals summarized (if not performed as part of the evaluation that led to diagnosis) are recommended. Table 3. Recommended Evaluations Following Initial Diagnosis of TRIO-Related Neurodevelopmental Disorder
System/Concern | Evaluation | Comment |
|---|---|---|
Development | Developmental assessment | To incl motor, adaptive, cognitive, speech-language eval; Eval for early intervention/ special education Neurobehavioral/ |
Psychiatric | Neuropsychiatric eval | In persons age 12 mos: screening for ADHD, aggression, /or findings suggestive of ASD |
Neurologic | Neurologic eval | To incl brain MRI, as clinically indicated; Consider EEG if seizures are a concern in those who have LOF or truncating variant. |
Growth | Assessment of growth parameters to identify those w/poor weight gain | Gastroenterology/ |
Feeding | Assessment for feeding issues, incl difficulty w/sucking/swallowing, GERD, constipation |
Source: GeneReviews — "TRIO-Related Neurodevelopmental Disorder"
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Source: GeneReviews — "TRIO-Related Neurodevelopmental Disorder"
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To monitor existing manifestations, the individual's response to supportive care, and the emergence of new manifestations, the evaluations summarized in are recommended. Table 5. Recommended Surveillance for Individuals with TRIO-Related Neurodevelopmental Disorder
System/Concern | Evaluation | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
Development | Monitor developmental progress educational needs. | At each visit Neurologic |
Spine | Assess for spine deformities. | At each visit beginning in early childhood |
Dental | Dental exam | Frequency per dentist based on dental condition |
Immunology | Assess for frequent infections. | At each visit |
Source: GeneReviews — "TRIO-Related Neurodevelopmental Disorder"
Phenotype severity distribution: 4 always present features, 16 common features.
Estimated prevalence: <1 in 1,000,000 (VERY_RARE).
No clinical trials have been registered for micrognathia-recurrent infections-behavioral abnormalities-mild intellectual disability syndrome.
250 publications have been identified in PubMed for micrognathia-recurrent infections-behavioral abnormalities-mild intellectual disability syndrome. Kisho has analyzed 192 by research type. Research spans Case Report / Case Series (35%), Review / Meta-Analysis (28%), and Basic Science / Preclinical (17%).
Research Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
Patient case studies | 67 | 35% |
Research summaries | 54 | 28% |
Laboratory research | 32 | 17% |
Disease patterns and progression | 15 | 8% |
Other research | 12 | 6% |
Testing and diagnosis research | 7 | 4% |
New treatment approaches | 4 | 2% |
Clinical study results | 1 | 1% |
Martain-Pérez I (2026). [PMID: 42184404](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42184404/). *Bol Med Hosp Infant Mex*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Ülker Üstebay D (2026). [PMID: 42181738](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42181738/). *Hum Mutat*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Okamoto N (2026). [PMID: 41622991](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41622991/). *Am J Med Genet A*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Vlami K (2026). [PMID: 41751879](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41751879/). *Int J Mol Sci*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Hedderly T (2026). [PMID: 41633727](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41633727/). *Handb Clin Neurol*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Hilgenkamp TIM (2026). [PMID: 42126823](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42126823/). *J Appl Res Intellect Disabil*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Makwana R (2026). [PMID: 40293509](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40293509/). *Pediatr Cardiol*. [Other]
Khan A (2026). [PMID: 41486098](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41486098/). *Am J Med Genet A*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Hindermann M (2026). [PMID: 41729076](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41729076/). *JCI Insight*. [Basic Science / Preclinical]
Anderson EN (2026). [PMID: 41468891](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41468891/). *Am J Hum Genet*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Data assembled from 7 of 12 sources · Last updated Sep 20, 2026, 6:07 PM UTC
Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man
European rare disease database
Genetic and Rare Diseases Info Center
~20/20 |
Common |
Neurobehavioral manifestations | 15/18 | 29/31 |
Seizures | ~7/19 | ~7/29 |
Macrocephaly | 11/18 | 2/35 |
Microcephaly | – | 25/35 |
Infant feeding difficulties | 12/17 | 19/28 |
Poor weight gain/ Early growth deficiency | 8/10 | 8/11 |
Constipation | 6/16 | 12/26 |
Short /or tapering fingers | 6/17 | 14/31 |
2-3 toe syndactyly | – | 5/15 |
Scoliosis | 7/16 | 4/27 |
Dysmorphic facial features | Common | Common |
Dental abnormalities | 5/15 | 17/29 |
Cardiac anomalies | 2/18 | 3/26 |
Source: GeneReviews — "TRIO-Related Neurodevelopmental Disorder"
Refer to feeding therapist if feeding issues are identified.
Musculoskeletal | Clinical eval for scoliosis /or kyphosis | Radiographic scoliosis survey (spinal x-rays) based on clinical suspicion; Consider referral to orthopedic surgeon if scoliosis is present. |
Dental | Eval for dental crowding /or failed/delayed eruption | Consider referral to dentist or orthodontist. |
Cardiovascular | Eval for structural or conduction anomalies | Consider referral based on clinical judgement.; Echocardiography EKG as indicated |
Immunology | Assess for history of recurrent infections. | If present, consider referral to immunologist. |
Genetic counseling | By genetics professionals1 | To inform affected persons their families re nature, MOI, implications of TRIO-NDD to facilitate medical personal decision making Family support resources |
Treatment of Manifestations in Individuals with TRIO-Related Neurodevelopmental Disorder Manifestation/Concern | Treatment | Considerations/Other Developmental delay/ Intellectual disability/ |
Neurobehavioral issues | See . | — |
Seizures | Standard treatment(s) as recommended by neurologist | Feeding issues/ Poor weight gain |
GERD /or constipation | Standard treatment(s) | Scoliosis/ |
Kyphosis | Standard treatment as recommended by orthopedist | Dental crowding/ |
Malocclusion | Standard treatment as recommended by dentist/orthodontist | — |
Cardiovascular | Standard treatment as recommended by cardiologist | — |
Recurrent infections | Mgmt per immunologist | GERD = gastroesophageal reflux disease The following information represents typical management recommendations for individuals with developmental delay/ intellectual disability in the US; standard recommendations may vary from country to country. Ages 0-3 years. |