Ring chromosome 14: a distinct clinical entity

J Med Genet. 1981 Aug;18(4):304-7. doi: 10.1136/jmg.18.4.304.

Abstract

An infant girl with ring chromosome 14 is presented. The findings in this patient and in six previously reported cases of a ring 14 suggest that a characteristic clinical syndrome is associated with this chromosome aberration. The major features of the ring chromosome 14 syndrome include mental retardation, a disorder of skin pigmentation, seizures, and dysmorphic features, including flat occiput, epicanthal folds, downward slanting eyes, flat nasal bridge, upturned nostrils, short neck, and large low set ears.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Abnormalities, Multiple / genetics
  • Chromosome Aberrations / genetics*
  • Chromosome Disorders
  • Chromosomes, Human, 13-15 / ultrastructure*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Intellectual Disability / genetics*
  • Pigmentation Disorders / genetics*
  • Syndrome