Autosomal dominant inheritance of Weaver syndrome

J Med Genet. 1997 May;34(5):418-9. doi: 10.1136/jmg.34.5.418.

Abstract

Most report of Weaver syndrome have been sporadic cases and the genetic basis of the syndrome is uncertain. This report of an affected father and daughter provides evidence for autosomal dominant inheritance.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abnormalities, Multiple / genetics
  • Adult
  • Bone Development / genetics
  • Child, Preschool
  • Chromosome Aberrations / genetics
  • Chromosome Disorders
  • Family Health
  • Female
  • Genes, Dominant / genetics*
  • Genetic Diseases, Inborn / genetics*
  • Genetic Diseases, Inborn / pathology
  • Growth Disorders / genetics*
  • Growth Disorders / pathology
  • Growth Disorders / physiopathology
  • Hand Deformities, Congenital / genetics
  • Humans
  • Male