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GENATLAS PHENOTYPE
last update : 13-11-2013
Symbol WRWF
Location Xq11.2
Name Wieacker-Wolf syndrome
Corresponding gene ZC4H2
Main clinical features
  • severe X-linked recessive neurodevelopmental disorder affecting the central and peripheral nervous systems
  • characterized by onset of muscle weakness in utero (fetal akinesia), severe contractures, known as arthrogryposis, and delayed motor development, facial and bulbar weakness, characteristic dysmorphic facial features, and skeletal abnormalities, such as hip dislocation, scoliosis, and pes equinovarus with mental retardation
  • Genetic determination sex linked
    Function/system disorder mental retardation
    neuromuscular
    Type disease
    Remark(s)