Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome

Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome

Introduction

Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome (WHS), is a chromosomal deletion syndrome resulting from a partial deletion on the short arm of chromosome 4 (del(4p16.3)).

Symptoms

The most common characteristics include a distinct craniofacial phenotype (microcephaly, micrognathia, short philtrum, prominent glabella, ocular hypertelorism, dysplastic ears and periauricular tags), growth restriction, intellectual disability, muscle hypotonia, seizures, and congenital heart defects.

Prevalence

1:50’000

Additional Information

http://whs4pminus.co.uk

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Last Updated on 14 May 2021