Seckel syndrome

Seckel syndrome is a type of microcephalic primordial dwarfism that is characterized by a proportionate dwarfism of prenatal onset, a severe microcephaly, a typical dysmorphic face (bird-like), and mild to severe intellectual disability.

Postnatal growth retardation

Slow or limited growth after birth.


Total: 4

                       


(per page)
PMID (PMCID)
24739918
 MALE Child
Seckel syndrome: a rare case report.
Sisodia R, Raj RK, Goel V.
J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent. 2014;32(2):160-3.
Seckel syndrome (SS) is a rare, autosomal recessive syndrome; characterized by severe intrauterine and postnatal growth retardation, microcephaly, mental retardation, and typical facial appearance with beaklike protrusion of the midface (bird headed).
22353298
 FEMALE Infant, Newborn
Seckel syndrome accompanied by semilobar holoprosencephaly and arthrogryposis.
Sarici D, Akin MA, Kara A, Doganay S, Kurtoglu S.
Pediatr Neurol. 2012;46(3):189-91.
Seckel syndrome is a rare autosomal recessive disorder, and its characteristic features include prenatal and postnatal growth retardation, microcephaly, and "bird-like" face with prominent, beak-like nose and micrognathia.
20393849
 FEMALE
Moyamoya-like vasculopathy and Seckel syndrome: just a coincidence?
Rahme R, Crevier L, Dubois J, Mercier C.
Childs Nerv Syst. 2010;26(7):983-6.
Seckel syndrome (SS) and other microcephalic primordial dwarfisms (MPDs) are a group of autosomal recessive disorders characterized by prenatal and postnatal growth retardation, microcephaly, and distinct facial dysmorphic features.
7201238
 MIXED_SAMPLE Child
Studies of microcephalic primordial dwarfism II: the osteodysplastic type II of primordial dwarfism.
Majewski F, Ranke M, Schinzel A.
Am J Med Genet. 1982;12(1):23-35.
In certain respects, they share similarities with the Seckel syndrome: small forehead, moderately prominent nose, micrognathia, pronounced intrauterine and postnatal growth retardation, microcephaly, and mental retardation.