Monosomy 22

A rare autosomal anomaly syndrome, with a highly variable phenotype, typically characterized by short length, joint abnormalities (e.g. dysplasia, hyperextensibility, contractures, dislocation), congenital cardiac defects, and craniofacial dysmorphism (incl. microcephaly, a high, prominent, narrow and/or hairy forehead, epicanthus, upward-slanting and/or small palpebral fissures, broad, high or depressed nasal bridge and malformed ears). Delayed motor development and intellectual disability is observed in patients not presenting early demise.

Long philtrum

Distance between nasal base and midline upper lip vermilion border more than 2 SD above the mean. Alternatively, an apparently increased distance between nasal base and midline upper lip vermilion border.


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