GUIDELINES FOR DIAGNOSIS
As reported by Dr Angela Lin, Dr Virginia Proud and CSFN
Major Features
Dysphagia/feeding difficulty/gastrostomy tube (g-tube) (95%)
Postnatal short stature (97%)
Characteristic facial features (98%)
Thick Lips (95%)
Loose skin (94%)
Abnormal palmar skin creases (99%)
DD (developmental delay)/MR (mental retardation) (100%)
Unique Features
Congenital heart problems (65%)
pulmonic stenosis (20%),
hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (40%)
atrial tachycardia (30%)
Benign (44%) and malignant tumors (16%)
Characteristic facial features with large mouth (78%)
Stretchy skin with hyperpigmentation
Kyphoscoliosis
Engaging personality
Curly hair
Normal head circumference
Other Features
Polyhydramnios (62%)
Birth weight >50%
Hernias (50%)
Vision problems-ptosis and strabismus
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