Worster-Drought syndrome
ORPHA:3465· ICD-10 G80.8
Definition
Worster-Drought syndrome (WDS) is a form of cerebral palsy characterized by congenital pseudobulbar (suprabulbar) paresis manifesting as selective weakness of the lips, tongue and soft palate, dysphagia, dysphonia, drooling and jaw jerking.
- Prevalence
- 1-9 / 100 000
- Inheritance
- Autosomal dominant, Not applicable
- Age of onset
- Childhood