Gómez-López-Hernández syndrome

Definition

A rare neurocutaneous syndrome characterized by the association of cerebellum (rhombencephalosynapsis), cranial nerves (trigeminal anesthesia), and scalp (alopecia) abnormalities. Other features observed in patients were craniosynostosis, midfacial hypoplasia, bilateral corneal opacities, low-set ears, short stature, moderate intellectual impairment and ataxia. Hyperactivity, depression, self-injurious behaviour and bipolar disorder have also been reported.