STAR syndrome

Definition:

STAR syndrome is an X-linked dominant disorder caused by mutations in the cyclin family member FAM58A characterized by syndactyly, telecanthus, and anogenital and renal malformations. The cardinal features of this syndrome are a characteristic facial appearance with apparent telecanthus and broad tripartite nasal tip, variable syndactyly of toes 2-5, hypoplastic labia, anal atresia, and urogenital malformations.

References:

[1]. Sheila Unger, et al. Mutations in the cyclin family member FAM58A cause an X-linked dominant disorder characterized by syndactyly, telecanthus and anogenital and renal malformations. Nat Genet. 2008 Mar;40(3):287-9. [Content Brief]

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