Bartsocas-Papas syndrome | |
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Other names | Autosomal recessive popliteal pterygium syndrome, Lethal popliteal pterygium syndrome |
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The first reported case of Bartsocas-Papas Syndrome. | |
Specialty | Medical genetics ![]() |
Bartsocas-Papas syndrome is an autosomal recessive form of popliteal pterygium syndrome. [1] [2] [3] It was first described by Christos S. Bartsocas and Costas V. Papas. [2]
Μutation in RIPK4 causes the autosomal recessive form of the Bartsocas-Papas syndrome. [4] [5]
Bartsocas-Papas syndrome is a very rare (approximately 1 in 1 million births) multiple malformation hereditary entity characterized by congenital craniofacial anomalies, popliteal webbing, and genitourinary and musculoskeletal anomalies. [1] [6]
Bartsocas-Papas syndrome is caused by genetic mutations. [6] [7]