The syndrome varies in severity and affects almost all areas of the body, resulting in dysmorphic features and learning disability.
Epidemiology
- Severe
- 1 in 3000-8000
- Not usually compatible with life
- 50% of patients die by one week of life
- 90% of patients die by one year of life
Clinical features
- Clenched hand, with overlap of the 2nd and 5th fingers, over the 3rd and 4th
- Rocker bottom feet
- Micrognathia, prominent occiput, micro-ophthalmia
- Low set ears
Complications
- VSD/ASD
- Generalized muscle spasticity
- Renal anomalies
- Mental retardation