Multiple congenital anomalies due to 14q32.2 maternally expressed gene defect
Multiple congenital anomalies due to 14q32.2 maternally expressed gene defect
Definition
A rare genetic disease characterized by polyhydramnios (mostly due to placentomegaly), fetal macrosomia, abdominal wall defects, skeletal abnormalities (including bell-shaped thorax, coat-hanger appearance of the ribs and decreased mid to wide thorax diameter ratio in infancy), feeding difficulties and impaired swallowing, dysmorphic features (hairy forehead, full cheeks, protruding philtrum, micrognathia), developmental delay and intellectual disability. Additional features may include kyphoskoliosis, joint contractures, diastasis recti, muscular hypotonia. There is increased risk of hepatoblastoma.
Also known as Kagami-Ogata syndrome, MCA due to 14q32.2 maternally expressed gene defect — per MONDO