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Generated 13 Oct 2026
Endocrinology · Endocrinology / Bone and mineral disorders

Kenny–Caffey syndrome

Also known as: Tubular stenosis with hypocalcemia

Short stature, tubular bone thickening and hypoparathyroidism.

Medical specialty
Endocrinology
Subspecialty
Endocrinology / Bone and mineral disorders
Sex & age distribution
Male: affected; Female: affected equally; Children: yes, infancy
Gene(s) involved
FAM111A, TBCE

Etiology & mechanism

TBCE or FAM111A variants.

Gene(s) involved (2)

FAM111ATBCE

Symptoms & signs (6)

delayed fontanelle closureeye anomalieshypocalcemiamacrocephalyshort staturethickened long bones
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