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Lobar holoprosencephaly

ORPHA:93924· ICD-10 Q04.2

Definition

A form of holoprosencephaly characterized by separation of the right and left cerebral hemispheres and lateral ventricules with some continuity only across the frontal neocortex, especially rostrally and ventrally. Craniofacial features are variable may include ocular hypotelorism, midline cleft lip (complete or partial) and/or flat nose amongst other features.

Prevalence
1-9 / 100 000
Inheritance
Multigenic/multifactorial, Not applicable
Age of onset
Infancy, Neonatal