Description : Seckel syndrome is an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by proportionate
short stature, severe microcephaly, mental retardation, and a typical 'bird-head'
facial appearance (summary by Kalay et al., 2011). For a general phenotypic description
and a discussion of genetic heterogeneity of Seckel syndrome, see 210600.;
Inheritance : Autosomal recessive;
Molecular basis : Caused by mutation in the centrosomal protein, 152kD gene (CEP152, 613529.0003);