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Generated 12 Oct 2026
Cardiology · Cardiology / Genetic cardiology

Char syndrome

Also known as: Patent ductus arteriosus with facial and hand anomalies

Dominant syndrome with patent ductus arteriosus, facial dysmorphism and fifth finger clinodactyly.

Medical specialty
Cardiology
Subspecialty
Cardiology / Genetic cardiology
Sex & age distribution
Male: affected; Female: affected equally; Children: yes, infancy
Gene(s) involved
TFAP2B

Etiology & mechanism

TFAP2B variants.

Gene(s) involved (1)

TFAP2B

Symptoms & signs (5)

clinodactyly of fifth fingersflat nasal bridgepatent ductus arteriosusptosisshort philtrum
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