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Lobar holoprosencephaly
Disease definition
A form of holoprosencephaly characterized by separation of the right and left cerebral hemispheres and lateral ventricules with some continuity only across the frontal neocortex, especially rostrally and ventrally. Craniofacial features are variable may include ocular hypotelorism, midline cleft lip (complete or partial) and/or flat nose amongst other features.
ORPHA:93924
Classification level: Subtype of disorderA summary on this disease is available in Español (2020) Français (2020) Nederlands (2020) Deutsch (2011) Italiano (2011) Português (2011) Polski (2011, pdf)
Detailed information
Disease review articles
- Clinical genetics review
- English (2020) - GeneReviews
Genetic Testing
- Guidance for genetic testing
- English (2010) - Eur J Hum Genet
- Français (2015, pdf) - ANPGM


Additional information
Further information on this disease
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Specialised Social Services
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