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Wolf–Hirschhorn syndrome

also: 4p deletion syndrome

4p16.3 deletion with Greek warrior helmet face.

Specialty
Pediatrics
Subspecialty
Pediatrics / Pediatric genetics
Sex & age distribution
Male: affected; Female: affected, 2:1 female predominance; Children: yes, from birth
Gene(s) involved
LETM1, NSD2
Alternative names & eponyms
4p deletion syndrome

Etiology & mechanism

Contiguous deletion including WHSC1 and LETM1.

Gene(s) involved (2)

Symptoms & signs (6)

In plain terms, someone with Wolf–Hirschhorn syndrome may experience the following — click any to explore related syndromes:

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