Alternative titles and symbols : Chromosome 13q deletion syndrome;
Description : The chromosome 13q14 deletion syndrome is characterized by retinoblastoma (180200),
variable degrees of mental impairment, and characteristic facial features, including
high forehead, prominent philtrum, and anteverted earlobes (summary by Caselli et
al., 2007).;
Inheritance : Autosomal dominant; Isolated cases;
Molecular basis : Contiguous gene deletion of at least 16Mb encompassing 39 genes on 13q14;