Hardikar syndrome

Definition

A rare multiple congenital malformation syndrome, characterized by an association of cleft lip and palate, patchy pigmentary retinopathy (cat's paw), obstructive liver disease (cholestasis, portal hypertension etc.) and obstructive renal disease (ectopic ureteric insertion, obstruction, vesicoureteral reflux and hydronephrosis). Gastrointestinal tract involvement (malrotation, gastresophageal reflux etc.) and cardiac involvement (coarctation of aorta, pulmonary artery stenosis, etc.) have also been reported. An overlap with Kabuki syndrome is debated.