Macrocephaly-spastic paraplegia-dysmorphism syndrome
Synonyms: Fryns macrocephaly
Macrocephaly-spastic paraplegia-dysmorphism syndrome is a rare syndrome of multiple congenital anomalies characterized by macrocephaly (of post-natal onset) with large anterior fontanelle progressive complex spastic paraplegia dysmorphic facial features (broad and high forehead deeply set eyes short philtrum with thin upper lip large mouth and prominent incisors) seizures and intellectual deficit of varying severity. Inheritance appears to be autosomal recessive.
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