Traits

Traits linked to EGFR

epidermal growth factor receptor

The Human Phenotype Ontology links 17 traits to EGFR, by body system: features seen in people with one of the gene's rare conditions.

Abnormality of the immune system

Trait	How often it is seen
Pimple	Always
Recurrent bronchiolitis	Not recorded
Recurrent pneumonia	Not recorded

Abnormality of the respiratory system

Trait	How often it is seen
Alveolar cell carcinoma	Not recorded
Lung adenocarcinoma	Not recorded
Non-small cell lung carcinoma	Not recorded

Abnormality of the cardiovascular system

Trait	How often it is seen
High blood pressure	Always
Narrowing of aorta	Always

Abnormality of the digestive system

Trait	How often it is seen
Secretory diarrhea	Always
Vomiting	Not recorded

Abnormality of the integument

Trait	How often it is seen
Papule	Always
Thickening of upper layer of skin	Always

Abnormal cellular phenotype

Trait	How often it is seen
Increased circulating IgE concentration	Always

Abnormality of head or neck

Trait	How often it is seen
Long eyelashes	Not recorded

Abnormality of prenatal development or birth

Trait	How often it is seen
High levels of amniotic fluid	Always

Growth abnormality

Trait	How often it is seen
Faltering weight	Always

Laboratory abnormality

Trait	How often it is seen
Dehydration	Always

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 EGFR and how often each is seen. Find out more at hpo.jax.org.

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