Microcephaly microcornea syndrome Seemanova type

Overview

A rare disorder characterized by spasticity, seizures, absent abdominal reflexes, small head and mental retardation.Microcephaly, microphthalmia, cataract, mental deficiency, spasticity hypogenitalism, and growth retardation are the principal clinical features.

Symptoms

* Absence of abdominal reflexes * Poor swallowing * Retarded physical development * Retarded mental development * Myoclonic jerks * Opisthotonic fits * Seizures * Disinterest in environment * Small head * Low birth weight * Low birth height * Spastic limbs * Increased reflex response * Optic atrophy

Causes

Increased reflex response,Low birth weight ,Myoclonic jerks ,Optic atrophy