Image Based Question – 66349

In a syndrome shown in the picture below, feature include A/E ?

A. Cleft lip.

B. Hypotelorism.

C. Holoprosencephaly.

D. Rocker bottom foot.

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Correct Answer » D Explanation

The syndrome shown in the picture above represents Patau syndrome.

Patau Syndrome

• Trisomy of 13th chromosome

• Cleft lip often midline

• Polydacity with flexed fingers

• Ocular hypotelorism

• Bulbous nose

• Low set ear

• Holoprosencephaly

• Microphthalmia

• Cardiac malformation

• Scalp defect

• Hypoplastic or absent ribs

Rocker bottom foot is seen in Edwards Syndrome (Trisomy 18).