Megalencephaly-polymicrogyria-postaxial polydactyly-hydrocephalus syndrome

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Megalencephaly-polymicrogyria-postaxial polydactyly-hydrocephalus syndrome

Synonyms: MPPH syndrome

A rare syndrome with a central nervous system malformation as a major feature characterized by macrocephaly megalencephaly bilateral perisylvian polymicrogyria variable degrees of ventriculomegaly/hydrocephalus developmental delay and intellectual disability oromotor dysfunction hypotonia seizures and dysmorphic facial features (such as frontal bossing low-set ears a flat nasal bridge and high-arched palate). Postaxial polydactyly of one or more extremities is also common.

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