Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome
WHCRWHSWolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome
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📋Overview
Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome (WHS) is a rare genetic disorder caused by a deletion of genetic material on the short arm of chromosome 4 (4p deletion). It is characterized by distinctive facial features, growth delays, intellectual disability, and seizures. WHS is the modern preferred term for this condition, which was originally described by Wolf and Hirschhorn.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C1956097ICD-10-CM
Q93.3
MeSH
D054877
SNOMED CT (US)
71822600217122004
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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