Abstract

Partial monosomy of the short arm (p) of chromosome 7 is a rare chromosomal disorder associated with a variable phenotype, depending on the size and location of the deleted region. When the deletion involves the interstitial deletion of 7p22.1p21.2 region, literature review describes phenotypic features that include craniosynostosis, microcephaly, ocular hypotelorism or hypertelorism, downslanting palpebral fissures, epicanthal folds, dysplastic ears, depressed nasal bridge, and cleft palate. Abnormalities of the thumbs and feet have been described, and also cardiovascular, renal and genital anomalies.

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