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Generated 12 Oct 2026
Genetics · Genetics / Single-gene syndromes

Coffin–Siris syndrome

Also known as: Fifth digit syndrome

Hypoplastic fifth digit nails with coarse facies and intellectual disability.

Medical specialty
Genetics
Subspecialty
Genetics / Single-gene syndromes
Sex & age distribution
Male: affected; Female: affected, equal; Children: yes
Gene(s) involved
ARID1A, ARID1B, ARID2, DPF2, SMARCA4, SMARCB1, SMARCE1, SOX11

Etiology & mechanism

SWI/SNF chromatin remodeling complex defect.

Gene(s) involved (8)

ARID1AARID1BARID2DPF2SMARCA4SMARCB1SMARCE1SOX11

Symptoms & signs (6)

coarse faciesfeeding difficultyfifth digit hypoplasiahypotoniaintellectual disabilitysparse scalp hair
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