Distal duplication 4q
Synonyms: Distal trisomy 4q | Telomeric duplication 4q | Trisomy 4qter
Distal trisomy 4q is a rare chromosomal anomaly syndrome resulting from the partial duplication of the long arm of chromosome 4 with highly variable phenotype typically characterized by psychomotor delay intellectual disability craniofacial dysmorphism (microcephaly low-set prominent ears downslanting palpebral fissures hypertelorism epicanthic folds broad prominent nasal bridge high arched and cleft palate micro-/retrognathia) seizures as well as tooth and digital anomalies (clinodactyly polydactyly). Cardiac malformations renal anomalies cryptorchidism hypotonia and hearing impairment have also been reported.
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