Dubowitz syndrome

info · Syndrome · ICD-10: Q87.19

A syndrome that is characterized by microcephaly, growth retardation and a characteristic facial appearance including but not limited to narrow or triangular shaped head, micrognathia, ptosis, a broad, wide-tipped nose, and wide-set eyes with drooping eyelids.

Signs and symptoms

Short stature
Thick vermilion border
Single transverse palmar crease
Microcephaly
Global developmental delay
Clinodactyly of the 5th finger
Triangular face
Blepharophimosis
Feeding difficulties in infancy
Broad nasal tip

Also known as: Dubowitz's syndrome