" /> Wolf-hirschhorn syndrome - CISMeF





Preferred Label : Wolf-hirschhorn syndrome;

Symbol : WHS;

CISMeF acronym : PRDS; WHS;

Type : Phenotype, molecular basis known;

Alternative titles and symbols : Pitt syndrome; PRDS; Wittwer syndrome; Pitt-rogers-danks syndrome; Chromosome 4p16.3 deletion syndrome;

Description : Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome is a congenital malformation syndrome characterized by pre- and postnatal growth deficiency, developmental disability of variable degree, characteristic craniofacial features ('Greek warrior helmet' appearance of the nose, high forehead, prominent glabella, hypertelorism, high-arched eyebrows, protruding eyes, epicanthal folds, short philtrum, distinct mouth with downturned corners, and micrognathia), and a seizure disorder (Battaglia et al., 2008).;

Inheritance : Isolated cases;

Molecular basis : Due to hemizygous deletion of 4p16.3;

Laboratory abnormalities : Hemizygous deletion at 4p16.3;

Prefixed ID : #194190;

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