Preferred Label : Pontocerebellar hypoplasia, type 3;
Symbol : PCH3;
CISMeF acronym : CLAM; PCH3;
Type : Phenotype, molecular basis known;
Alternative titles and symbols : CLAM; Cerebellar atrophy with progressive microcephaly; Pch with optic atrophy;
Description : Pontocerebellar hypoplasia (PCH) is a heterogeneous group of disorders characterized
by an abnormally small cerebellum and brainstem. Clinical features vary, but usually
include severe developmental delay, dysmorphic features, seizures, and early death
(summary by Durmaz et al., 2009). For a phenotypic description and a discussion of
genetic heterogeneity of PCH, see PCH1 (607596).;
Inheritance : Autosomal recessive;
Molecular basis : Caused by mutation in the homolog of the mouse piccolo gene (PCLO, 604918.0001);