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GENATLAS PHENOTYPE
last update : 17-10-2017
Symbol ALKAS
Location 16q24.3
Name Al Kaissi syndrome
Corresponding gene CDK10
Main clinical features
  • developmental disorder characterized by growth retardation, spine malformation, particularly of the cervical spine, dysmorphic facial features, and delayed psychomotor development with moderate to severe intellectual disability
  • dysmorphic facial features: a triangular face with a small pointed chin, low-set and posteriorly rotated ears, a depressed or wide nasal bridge with a broad nasal tip, telecanthus, and epicanthal folds
  • striking cervical spine anomalies, including clefting of the posterior arch of the atlas (C1) and partial fusion of C2 and C3 cervical vertebrae ; the spine abnormalities are a hallmark of this syndrome (PMID: 28886341))
  • Genetic determination autosomal recessive
    Function/system disorder neurology
    osteo-articular
    mental retardation
    Type disease
    Remark(s)