Macrosomia with lethal microphthalmia

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Other Names: Teebi Al-Saleh Hassoon syndrome; Macrosomia microphthalmia cleft palate

Macrosomia-microphthalmia-cleft palate syndrome is a rare, genetic, multiple congenital anomalies/dysmorphic syndrome characterized by early macrosomia, bilateral severe microphthalmia and a protuberant abdomen with hepatomegaly. Additional reported features include brachycephaly, large fontanelles, prominent forehead, upturned nose and median cleft palate. Cyanotic apneic spells and overwhelming infection lead to death within the first 6 months of life. There have been no further descriptions in the literature since 1989.

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Macrosomia with lethal microphthalmia is a rare disease.


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