A genetically heterogeneous disorder caused by hypothalamic GNRH deficiency and OLFACTORY NERVE defects. It is characterized by congenital HYPOGONADOTROPIC HYPOGONADISM and ANOSMIA, possibly with additional midline defects. It can be transmitted as an X-linked (GENETIC DISEASES, X-LINKED), an autosomal dominant, or an autosomal recessive trait.
Also Known As:
Kallmann's Syndrome; Anosmic Hypogonadism; Anosmic Idiopathic Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism; Autosomal Dominant Form of Kallmann Syndrome; Autosomal Recessive Form of Kallmann Syndrome; Dysplasia Olfactogenitalis of De Morsier; Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism and Anosmia; Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism, Anosmia, and Midline Cranial Anomalies (Cleft Lip, Cleft Palate and Imperfect Fusion); Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism-Anosmia Syndrome; Kallmann Syndrome 1; Kallmann Syndrome 2; Kallmann Syndrome 3; Kallmann Syndrome, Type 1, X-linked; Kallmann Syndrome, Type 3, Recessive; Anosmic Hypogonadisms; Hypogonadism, Anosmic; Hypogonadisms, Anosmic; Kallmanns Syndrome; Syndrome, Kallmann; Syndrome, Kallmann's