Montefiore syndrome
Overview
Premature closure of sutures of the skull associated with marfanoid habitus (tall stature with long and slim limbs, little subcutaneous fat, arachnodactyly, joint hyperextensibility, narrow face, small chin, large testes, and hypotonia), hypotonia, abdominal hernia, developmental delay, and other anomalies. The syndrome was first observed by Shprintzen and Goldberg in the Montefiore Hospital in New York, hence the name Montefiore syndrome.
Symptoms
* Long thin fingers * Premature fusion of skull bones * Droopy eyelids * Small jaw * Mental retardation * High arched palate * Inguinal hernia * Curved toes * Camptodactyly of some fingers * Mitral valve prolapse * Unusual ears
Diagnosis
The signs and symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Montefiore syndrome. This medical information about signs and symptoms for Montefiore syndrome has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Montefiore syndrome signs or Montefiore syndrome symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Montefiore syndrome may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Montefiore syndrome symptoms.