4q25 proximal deletion syndrome

Definition

A partial deletion of the long arm of chromosome 4 characterized by complex behavioral difficulties, developmental and delay/ intellectual disability, and minor dysmorphic features, including subtle facial asymmetry (most prominent in the mandible), mild hypotelorism, long nasal bridge, small low-set ears, narrow mouth, and mild hand deformities, such as bilateral short 5th metacarpals, and short hands.