Traits

Traits linked to MYOCD

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The Human Phenotype Ontology links 9 traits to MYOCD, by body system: features seen in people with one of the gene's rare conditions.

Abnormality of the cardiovascular system

Trait	How often it is seen
An opening in the wall separating the top two chambers of the heart	Sometimes (5–29%)
Aortic valve has two leaflets rather than three	Sometimes (5–29%)
Hole in heart wall separating two lower heart chambers	Sometimes (5–29%)
Left ventricular noncompaction cardiomyopathy	Sometimes (5–29%)
Patent ductus arteriosus	Sometimes (5–29%)

Abnormality of the genitourinary system

Trait	How often it is seen
Fetal megacystis	Very often (80–99%)
Hyperechogenic kidneys	Sometimes (5–29%)
Multiple glomerular cysts	Sometimes (5–29%)
Stage 5 chronic kidney disease	Sometimes (5–29%)

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

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