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Schimke immuno-osseous dysplasia

Last edited: 4/15/2026

Overview

Schimke immuno-osseous dysplasia (SIOD) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized by steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome, immunodeficiency, and osseous dysplasia, primarily linked to mutations in the SMARCAL1 gene 1.

Diagnosis

  • Clinical Features: Steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome, immune deficiency, and bone dysplasia 1.
  • Genetic Testing: Identification of SMARCAL1 gene mutations 1.
  • Imaging: Cerebral MRI to assess for cerebellar defects or abnormalities, especially if neurological symptoms develop 2.
  • Management

  • Supportive Care: Focus on managing nephrotic syndrome, immune deficiencies, and bone health with supportive therapies 1.
  • Immunotherapy: No specific drug classes or doses mentioned; individualized based on immune deficiency severity 1.
  • Renal Replacement Therapy: Consider dialysis or transplantation for end-stage renal disease 1.
  • Special Populations

  • Pediatrics: Early recognition crucial due to multisystem involvement; consider SIOD in children with steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome and bone dysplasia 1.
  • Neurological Monitoring: Regular cerebral imaging recommended in pediatric patients to detect potential cerebellar defects 2.
  • Key Recommendations

  • Consider Schimke immuno-osseous dysplasia in the differential diagnosis for children presenting with steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome and bone dysplasia (Evidence: Moderate 1).
  • Perform cerebral imaging early in the course of the disease and repeat if neurological symptoms evolve (Evidence: Weak 2).
  • Tailor management to address specific manifestations such as nephrotic syndrome and immune deficiency with supportive care measures (Evidence: Expert opinion 1).
  • References

    1 Basiratnia M, Fallahzadeh MH. Schimke immuno-osseous dysplasia. Saudi medical journal 2007. link 2 Dhillon AS, Chapman S, Milford DV. Cerebellar defect associated with Schimke immuno-osseous dysplasia. European journal of pediatrics 2001. link

    Original source

    1. [1]
      Schimke immuno-osseous dysplasia.Basiratnia M, Fallahzadeh MH Saudi medical journal (2007)
    2. [2]
      Cerebellar defect associated with Schimke immuno-osseous dysplasia.Dhillon AS, Chapman S, Milford DV European journal of pediatrics (2001)

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