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1q44 microdeletion syndrome



Other Names:
Del(1)(q44); Monosomy 1q44; Chromosome 1q44 microdeletion syndrome
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The following summary is from Orphanet, a European reference portal for information on rare diseases and orphan drugs.
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Orpha Number: 238769

Definition
1q44 microdeletion syndrome is a newly described syndrome associated with facial dysmorphism, developmental delay, in particular of expressive speech, seizures and hypotonia.

Epidemiology
It has been reported in four unrelated patients.

Clinical description
The most common facial features include microcephaly, hypertelorism and thin upper lip. An abnormal corpus callosum (agenesis, hypogenesis or slightly reduced thickness) is observed in all affected patients.

Etiology
This microdeletion was identified by array CGH (comparative genomic hybridization).

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Last updated: 10/1/2010

This table lists symptoms that people with this disease may have. For most diseases, symptoms will vary from person to person. People with the same disease may not have all the symptoms listed. This information comes from a database called the Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO) . The HPO collects information on symptoms that have been described in medical resources. The HPO is updated regularly. Use the HPO ID to access more in-depth information about a symptom.

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HPO ID
80%-99% of people have these symptoms
Agenesis of corpus callosum 0001274
Bilateral tonic-clonic seizure
Grand mal seizures
0002069
Delayed speech and language development
Deficiency of speech development
Delayed language development
Delayed speech
Delayed speech acquisition
Delayed speech development
Impaired speech and language development
Impaired speech development
Language delay
Language delayed
Language development deficit
Late-onset speech development
Poor language development
Speech and language delay
Speech and language difficulties
Speech delay
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0000750
Exaggerated cupid's bow
Cupid bow upper lip
Cupid-bow shaped upper lip
Prominent cupid-bow of upper lip
[ more ]
0002263
Global developmental delay 0001263
Intellectual disability, severe
Early and severe mental retardation
Mental retardation, severe
Severe mental retardation
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0010864
Muscular hypotonia
Low or weak muscle tone
0001252
Thin vermilion border
Decreased volume of lip
Thin lips
[ more ]
0000233
30%-79% of people have these symptoms
Abnormal cardiac septum morphology 0001671
Epicanthus
Eye folds
Prominent eye folds
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0000286
Hypertelorism
Wide-set eyes
Widely spaced eyes
[ more ]
0000316
Microcephaly
Abnormally small skull
Decreased circumference of cranium
Decreased size of skull
Reduced head circumference
Small head circumference
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0000252
Micrognathia
Little lower jaw
Small jaw
Small lower jaw
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0000347
Short stature
Decreased body height
Small stature
[ more ]
0004322
Smooth philtrum 0000319
Strabismus
Cross-eyed
Squint
Squint eyes
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0000486
Telecanthus
Corners of eye widely separated
0000506
Upslanted palpebral fissure
Upward slanting of the opening between the eyelids
0000582
Ventriculomegaly 0002119
5%-29% of people have these symptoms
Biparietal narrowing 0004422
Frontal bossing 0002007
High forehead 0000348
High palate
Elevated palate
Increased palatal height
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0000218
Horseshoe kidney
Horseshoe kidneys
0000085
Hydrocephalus
Too much cerebrospinal fluid in the brain
0000238
Intestinal malrotation 0002566
Optic disc hypoplasia 0007766
Preauricular skin tag 0000384
Prominent metopic ridge 0005487
Scoliosis 0002650
Synophrys
Monobrow
Unibrow
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0000664
Vesicoureteral reflux 0000076
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Last updated: 7/1/2020

Making a diagnosis for a genetic or rare disease can often be challenging. Healthcare professionals typically look at a person’s medical history, symptoms, physical exam, and laboratory test results in order to make a diagnosis. The following resources provide information relating to diagnosis and testing for this condition. If you have questions about getting a diagnosis, you should contact a healthcare professional.

Testing Resources

  • Orphanet lists international laboratories offering diagnostic testing for this condition.

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Clinical Research Resources

  • Orphanet lists European clinical trials, research studies, and patient registries enrolling people with this condition. 

These resources provide more information about this condition or associated symptoms. The in-depth resources contain medical and scientific language that may be hard to understand. You may want to review these resources with a medical professional.

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In-Depth Information

  • The Monarch Initiative brings together data about this condition from humans and other species to help physicians and biomedical researchers. Monarch’s tools are designed to make it easier to compare the signs and symptoms (phenotypes) of different diseases and discover common features. This initiative is a collaboration between several academic institutions across the world and is funded by the National Institutes of Health. Visit the website to explore the biology of this condition.
  • Orphanet is a European reference portal for information on rare diseases and orphan drugs. Access to this database is free of charge.
  • PubMed is a searchable database of medical literature and lists journal articles that discuss 1q44 microdeletion syndrome. Click on the link to view a sample search on this topic.

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