Traits

Traits linked to BCHE

butyrylcholinesterase

The Human Phenotype Ontology links 10 traits to BCHE, by body system: features seen in people with one of the gene's rare conditions.

Abnormality of the respiratory system

Trait	How often it is seen
Respiratory failure	Often (30–79%)
Respiratory failure requiring assisted ventilation	Rarely (1–4%)
Apnea	Not recorded

Abnormality of the cardiovascular system

Trait	How often it is seen
Cardiac failure	Rarely (1–4%)
Heart attack	Rarely (1–4%)

Abnormal tissue mass

Trait	How often it is seen
Abnormal tissue mass	Rarely (1–4%)

Abnormality of the digestive system

Trait	How often it is seen
Abnormality of the liver	Rarely (1–4%)

Abnormality of the immune system

Trait	How often it is seen
Chronic infection	Rarely (1–4%)

Abnormality of the nervous system

Trait	How often it is seen
Paralysis	Rarely (1–4%)

Laboratory abnormality

Trait	How often it is seen
Abnormal circulating enzyme concentration or activity	Very often (80–99%)

How often is among people with one of the gene's conditions, the most often across them, as the Human Phenotype Ontology records it. These pages describe traits and the research behind them; they are not a diagnosis, and a doctor or genetic counsellor is the person to ask about symptoms.

Where this comes from

The Human Phenotype Ontology, release 2026-09-01: the traits linked to BCHE and how often each is seen. Find out more at hpo.jax.org.

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