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Disease Profile

Mounier-Kuhn syndrome

Prevalence
Prevalence estimates on Rare Medical Network websites are calculated based on data available from numerous sources, including US and European government statistics, the NIH, Orphanet, and published epidemiologic studies. Rare disease population data is recognized to be highly variable, and based on a wide variety of source data and methodologies, so the prevalence data on this site should be assumed to be estimated and cannot be considered to be absolutely correct.

Unknown

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Age of onset

All ages

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ICD-10

J98.0

Inheritance

Autosomal dominant A pathogenic variant in only one gene copy in each cell is sufficient to cause an autosomal dominant disease.

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Autosomal recessive Pathogenic variants in both copies of each gene of the chromosome are needed to cause an autosomal recessive disease and observe the mutant phenotype.

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X-linked
dominant X-linked dominant inheritance, sometimes referred to as X-linked dominance, is a mode of genetic inheritance by which a dominant gene is carried on the X chromosome.

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X-linked
recessive Pathogenic variants in both copies of a gene on the X chromosome cause an X-linked recessive disorder.

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Mitochondrial or multigenic Mitochondrial genetic disorders can be caused by changes (mutations) in either the mitochondrial DNA or nuclear DNA that lead to dysfunction of the mitochondria and inadequate production of energy.

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Multigenic or multifactor Inheritance involving many factors, of which at least one is genetic but none is of overwhelming importance, as in the causation of a disease by multiple genetic and environmental factors.

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Not applicable

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Other names (AKA)

Congenital tracheobronchomegaly; Mounier Kuhn syndrome

Categories

Congenital and Genetic Diseases; Lung Diseases

Summary

Mounier-Kuhn syndrome is a lung disorder that causes the respiratory tract to dilate or enlarge. People with this condition develop frequent respiratory tract infections and recurrent cough. The condition can be diagnosed by lung function testsbronchoscopy, and a chest CT scan.[1] The cause of Mounier-Kuhn syndrome is unknown, although cigarette smoke and air pollutants may act as irritating factors. Some cases are associated with connective tissue diseases such as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, Marfan syndrome, and cutis laxa and may be inherited.[2] Treatment typically involves chest physical therapy and antibiotics to treat infections.[1][2]

Symptoms

This table lists symptoms that people with this disease may have. For most diseases, symptoms will vary from person to person. People with the same disease may not have all the symptoms listed. This information comes from a database called the Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO) . The HPO collects information on symptoms that have been described in medical resources. The HPO is updated regularly. Use the HPO ID to access more in-depth information about a symptom.

Medical Terms Other Names
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HPO ID
80%-99% of people have these symptoms
Bronchitis
0012387
Pneumonia
0002090
Recurrent bronchopulmonary infections
0006538
Tracheal stenosis
Narrowing of windpipe
0002777
Tracheobronchmegaly
0010776
Percent of people who have these symptoms is not available through HPO
Abnormality of the skeletal system
Skeletal abnormalities
Skeletal anomalies

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0000924
Autosomal recessive inheritance
0000007
Bronchiectasis
Permanent enlargement of the airways of the lungs
0002110
Death in infancy
Infantile death
Lethal in infancy

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0001522
Diverticulosis of trachea
0006509

Treatment

The resources below provide information about treatment options for this condition. If you have questions about which treatment is right for you, talk to your healthcare professional.

Management Guidelines

  • Project OrphanAnesthesia is a project whose aim is to create peer-reviewed, readily accessible guidelines for patients with rare diseases and for the anesthesiologists caring for them. The project is a collaborative effort of the German Society of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Orphanet, the European Society of Pediatric Anesthesia, anesthetists and rare disease experts with the aim to contribute to patient safety.

Learn more

These resources provide more information about this condition or associated symptoms. The in-depth resources contain medical and scientific language that may be hard to understand. You may want to review these resources with a medical professional.

In-Depth Information

  • The Monarch Initiative brings together data about this condition from humans and other species to help physicians and biomedical researchers. Monarch’s tools are designed to make it easier to compare the signs and symptoms (phenotypes) of different diseases and discover common features. This initiative is a collaboration between several academic institutions across the world and is funded by the National Institutes of Health. Visit the website to explore the biology of this condition.
  • Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM) is a catalog of human genes and genetic disorders. Each entry has a summary of related medical articles. It is meant for health care professionals and researchers. OMIM is maintained by Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. 
  • Orphanet is a European reference portal for information on rare diseases and orphan drugs. Access to this database is free of charge.
  • PubMed is a searchable database of medical literature and lists journal articles that discuss Mounier-Kuhn syndrome. Click on the link to view a sample search on this topic.

References

  1. Celik B, Bilgin S, Yuksel C. Mounier-Kuhn Syndrome: A Rare Cause of Bronchial Dilation. Texas Heart Institute Journal. 2011; 38(2):194-196. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmid/21494536/. Accessed 8/5/2015.
  2. Cordier JF, Cottin V, Lazor R, Prevot G. Mounier-Kühn syndrome. Orphanet. April 2014; https://www.orpha.net/consor/cgi-bin/OC_Exp.php?lng=en&Expert=3347. Accessed 8/5/2015.