Definition:
Fetal face syndrome, also known as Robinow dwarfism, is a rare genetic disorder that is characterized by the infant’s short stature due to postnatal growth retardation/
Diagnosis:
The disorder can be diagnosed by examining the symptoms shown by the infant.
Treatment:
There is no found treatment yet for the disease.
Symptoms and Signs:
Among the symptoms included under the fetal face syndrome are craniofacial deformities, genital malformations and an infant-like facial appearance, thus the name “fetal face”. Skeletal problems also arise such as short forearm bones and scoliosis.
Causes:
The disorder is an autosomal dominant defect.
