| A very rare syndrome with characteristics of blepharophimosis, arachnodactyly, joint contractures and dysmorphic features. Ten cases from seven families have been reported in the literature. The dysmorphic features include narrow nose with hypoplastic alae nasi, hypoplastic maxilla, everted lower lip, blepharophimosis, large ears and high-arched or cleft palate. The affected patients can have learning disabilities. The condition is transmitted as an autosomal recessive trait. |