Description : Seckel syndrome is a rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized by severe pre-
and postnatal growth retardation, severe microcephaly with mental retardation, and
specific dysmorphic features (Faivre et al., 2002). For a general description and
a discussion of genetic heterogeneity of Seckel syndrome, see 210600.;
Inheritance : Autosomal recessive;
Molecular basis : Caused by mutation in the centromeric protein J gene (CENPJ, 609279.0004);