Case Report

Chromosome Deletion of 14q32.33 Detected by Array Comparative Genomic Hybridization in a Patient with Features of Dubowitz Syndrome

Table 1

Comparison between the clinical features of Dubowitz syndrome, 14q.32 deletion syndrome, and the patient.

FeatureDubowitz syndrome14q.32 deletion syndromePatient

IUGR+++
Low birth weight+++
Microcephaly+++
Poor feeding+++
Postnatal growth retardation+++
High forehead++
Ptosis+++
Blepharophimosis+++
Telecanthus+++
Epicanthal folds+++
Hypertelorism+
Asymmetry in eye features+Not reported+
Wide nasal bridge+++
Round tipped nose+++
Dysplastic low-set ears+++
Micrognathia+++
Palate anomalies++High arched
Sparse, light-colored hair+Not reported
Lateral forehead hypertrichosis+
Hypotonia+++
Mild or moderate developmental delay in 50%+++
Hyperactivity (in some)+Not reported
Eczema (~50% cases)+Not reported
High-pitched, hoarse voice+Not reported+
Syndactyly 2nd and 3rd toes (in some)+
Single palmar crease+
Clinodactyly+
Cryptorchidism, inguinal hernias, and hypospadias in some boys+−Patient is female