Microcephaly-lymphoedema-chorioretinal dysplasia: three cases to delineate the facial phenotype and review of the literature

Clin Dysmorphol. 2005 Jul;14(3):109-116.

Abstract

Microcephaly-lymphoedema-chorioretinal dysplasia (MIM 152950) has been described as a distinct clinical entity. The mode of inheritance is uncertain, but male to male transmission has been observed supporting autosomal dominant inheritance. A characteristic facial phenotype has recently been suggested. We report three isolated male patients with this condition who have all of the major features and share a distinct facial appearance with upslanting palpebral fissures, a broad nose with rounded tip, anteverted nares, long philtrum with thin upper lip, pointed chin and prominent ears. The clinical features in our patients support the hypothesis of a characteristic facial phenotype in this syndrome.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Abnormalities, Multiple / genetics
  • Abnormalities, Multiple / pathology*
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Face / abnormalities
  • Genes, Dominant / genetics
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Lymphedema / pathology*
  • Male
  • Microcephaly / pathology*
  • Retinal Dysplasia / pathology*
  • Syndrome