BRESEK syndrome

What is BRESEK syndrome?

A rare genetic, multiple congenital malformation syndrome characterized by brain anomalies (thinning of the corpus callosum with dilatation of ventricles), intellectual disability, ectodermal dysplasia, skeletal deformities (vertebral anomalies, scoliosis, polydactyly), ear/eye anomalies (maldevelopment, small optic nerves, low set and large ears with hearing loss) and kidney dysplasia/hypoplasia. In the case that clinical manifestation is also associated to Hirschsprung disease and cleft palate or cryptorchidism, it is named as BRESHECK syndrome.

Other condition names

  • BRESHECK syndrome

Inheritance type

X-linked dominant

Prevalence

  • Worldwide: <1 in 1,000 000

Age of Onset

  • Childhood
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