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

Nicolaides–Baraitser syndrome

Also known as: NCBRS

Severe intellectual disability with sparse hair and prominent interphalangeal joints.

Medical specialty
Genetics
Subspecialty
Genetics / Single-gene syndromes
Sex & age distribution
Male: affected; Female: affected, equal; Children: yes
Gene(s) involved
SMARCA2

Etiology & mechanism

SMARCA2 missense mutations.

Gene(s) involved (1)

SMARCA2

Symptoms & signs (6)

absent speechcoarse faciesprominent finger jointsseizuresshort staturesparse hair
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