CFC syndrome
1:150,000 (unpublished, UK)
Cardiofaciocutaneous syndrome (CFCS) is characterized by cardiac abnormalities (pulmonic stenosis and other valve dysplasias, septal defects, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, rhythm disturbances), distinctive craniofacial appearance, and cutaneous abnormalities (including xerosis, hyperkeratosis, ichthyosis, keratosis pilaris, ulerythema ophryogenes, eczema, pigmented moles, hemangiomas, and palmoplantar hyperkeratosis). The hair is typically sparse, curly, fine or thick, woolly or brittle; eyelashes and eyebrows may be absent or sparse. Nails may be dystrophic or fast growing. Some form of neurologic and/or cognitive delay (ranging from mild to severe) is seen in all affected individuals. Neoplasia, mostly acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), has been reported in some individuals.
[Rauen KA, GeneReviews for CFC syndrome, 2016]
External Website Links:
- CFC International
- CFC brochure by CFC International
- GeneReviews for CFC syndrome
- Genetic Home Reference for CFC syndrome
