Barber Say syndrome
Alternate names[edit | edit source]
Hypertrichosis, atrophic skin, ectropion, and macrostomia; Hypertrichosis atrophic skin ectropion macrostomia
Definition[edit | edit source]
Barber Say syndrome is a very rare condition characterized by the association of excessive hair growth (hypertrichosis), papery thin and fragile (atrophic) skin, outward turned eyelids (ectropion) and a large mouth (macrostomia).
Epidemiology[edit | edit source]
It has been described in less than 20 patients in the medical literature.
Cause[edit | edit source]
A recent study suggests that at least some cases of Barber Say syndrome are caused by dominant mutations in the TWIST2 gene.
Inheritance[edit | edit source]
Inheritance has been debated, with qualities suggestive of autosomal dominant and autosomal recessive.
Signs and symptoms[edit | edit source]
This condition is characterized by the association of excessive hair growth (hypertrichosis), papery thin and fragile (atrophic) skin, outward turned eyelids (ectropion) and a large mouth (macrostomia).
For most diseases, symptoms will vary from person to person. People with the same disease may not have all the symptoms listed. 80%-99% of people have these symptoms
- Anteverted nares(Nasal tip, upturned)
- Aplasia/Hypoplasia of the eyebrow(Absence of eyebrow)
- Aplasia/Hypoplasia of the skin(Absent/small skin)
- Bulbous nose
- Delayed eruption of teeth(Delayed eruption)
- Ectropion(Eyelid turned out)
- Failure to thrive(Faltering weight)
- Generalized hirsutism(Excessive hairiness over body)
- Hearing impairment(Deafness)
- Hypertelorism(Wide-set eyes)
- Redundant skin(Loose redundant skin)
- Sparse or absent eyelashes
- Telecanthus(Corners of eye widely separated)
- Wide mouth(Broad mouth)
- Wide nasal bridge(Broad nasal bridge)
30%-79% of people have these symptoms
- Breast aplasia(Absent breast)
- Hyperextensible skin(Hyperelastic skin)
- Hypoplastic nipples(Small nipples)
5%-29% of people have these symptoms
- Ablepharon(Absent eyelids)
- Abnormality of the pinna(Abnormally shaped ears)
- Atresia of the external auditory canal(Absent ear canal)
- High, narrow palate(Narrow, high-arched roof of mouth)
- Intellectual disability(Mental deficiency)
- Micrognathia(Little lower jaw)
- Shawl scrotum(Scrotum surrounds penis)
Diagnosis[edit | edit source]
Treatment[edit | edit source]
Treatment remains a challenge for both patients and doctors, and requires a multidisciplinary approach.
NIH genetic and rare disease info[edit source]
Barber Say syndrome is a rare disease.
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