Hypotelorism cleft palate hypospadias

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Other Names: Schilbach-Rott syndrome; Ocular hypotelorism, submucosal cleft palate, and hypospadias; Blepharofacioskeletal syndrome

Schilbach-Rott syndrome (SRS) is an autosomal dominant dysmorphic disorder that is characterized by dysmorphic facies with hypotelorism, blepharophimosis, and cleft palate, and the frequent occurrence of hypospadias in males.

Epidemiology[edit | edit source]

SRS has been described in 18 individuals to date. Its prevalence is unknown.

Cause[edit | edit source]

Etiology is unknown.

Inheritance[edit | edit source]

Transmission is autosomal dominant with variable expressivity.

Signs and symptoms[edit | edit source]

Features of SRS include a typical facial gestalt characterized by hypotelorism, blepharophimosis, facial asymmetry, small posteriorly angulated ears, a long prominent nose, a small mouth and an array of cleft palate abnormalities. Cutaneous syndactyly of the fingers and toes is a recurrent manifestation. Affected individuals often have a short stature and may present with a mild intellectual disability or learning difficulties. Hypospadias is frequently reported in males with SRS.

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NIH genetic and rare disease info[edit source]

Hypotelorism cleft palate hypospadias is a rare disease.


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