Journal article
A rare subtelomeric deletion syndrome: Wolf Hirschhorn syndrome.
Abstract
Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome is caused by a deletion of the distal portion of the short arm of chromosome 4, and is characterized by psychomotor retardation, seizures, congenital malformations, and typical facial appearance including 'Greek warrior helmet' appearance of the nose. The form and the severity of clinical manifestations vary according to the size and location of the deletion. Major complications are severe growth retardation, …
Authors
Zorlu P; Eksioglu AS; Ozkan M; Tos T; Senel S
Journal
Genetic Counseling, Vol. 25, No. 3, pp. 299–303
Publication Date
2014
ISSN
1015-8146