Yunis-Varon syndrome

Yunis-Varon syndrome is a rare congenital skeletal dysplasia. Characteristic are underdeveloped or missing clavicles, large fontanelles, certain facial features, hypotonia and absence of the thumb. In addition to the skeleton, the nervous system, hair and teeth are affected by the disease.

Most children born with the syndrome suffer from feeding problems and breathing difficulties.

Yunis-Varon syndrome is inherited as an autosomal recessive trait. In some cases, the affected gene was identified as FIG4.

Yunis-Varon syndrome is a rare congenital skeletal dysplasia. Characteristic are underdeveloped or missing lumber legs, large fontanelles, certain facial features, hypotension, and absence of the & nbsp; thumb. In addition to the skeleton, the nervous system and hair and teeth are also affected by the disease. & Nbsp; Most children born with the syndrome suffer from feeding problems and breathing difficulties

Yunis-Varon syndrome is inherited as an autosomal recessive trait. In some cases, the affected gene was identified as FIG4. & Nbsp;