Dyssegmental dysplasia glaucoma

Overview

A condition characterized by dwarfism, hydrocephalus, facial abnormalities and a narrow chest. The condition results in death during or soon after birth and is a more severe form of Rolland-Debuquois syndrome.

Symptoms

* Hydrocephalus * Underdeveloped cerebellum * Impaired enochondrial ossification * Occipital exencephalocele * Polymicrogyria * Hydrocephalus * Cleft palate * Underdeveloped orbitals * Flat face * Narrow chest * Reduced joint mobility * Short trunk * Narrow thorax * Severe shortening of tubular bones * Glaucoma

Prognosis

Prognosis of Silverman-Handmaker syndrome: stillborn or survive for only a few hours

Resources

Dyssegmental dysplasia glaucoma: Another name for Silverman-Handmaker syndrome