Ectrodactyly and proximal/intermediate interstitial deletion 7q

Am J Med Genet. 1995 Mar 13;56(1):1-5. doi: 10.1002/ajmg.1320560102.

Abstract

We report on an individual with severe mental retardation, seizures, microcephaly, unusual face, scoliosis, and cleft feet and cleft right hand. The chromosomal study showed a proximal interstitial deletion 7q (q11.23q22). From our review of the literature, 11 patients have been reported with ectrodactyly (split hand/split foot malformation) and proximal/intermediate interstitial deletions or rearrangements of 7q. The critical segment for ectrodactyly seems to be located between 7q21.2 and 7q22.1. This malformation is present in 41% of the patients whose deletion involves the critical segment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Abnormalities, Multiple / genetics*
  • Adult
  • Chromosome Banding
  • Chromosome Deletion*
  • Chromosome Mapping
  • Chromosomes, Human, Pair 7*
  • Female
  • Foot Deformities, Congenital / genetics*
  • Hand Deformities, Congenital / genetics*
  • Humans