Characteristic features of infants with fetal retinoid syndrome include abnormalities of the craniofacial region, CNS, and cardiovascular system. The specific symptoms and physical findings can vary from one infant to another. Affected infants may not have all of the symptoms listed below. Craniofacial abnormalities Some affected infants may display small, low-set ears (microtia) with narrowing (stenosis) of the ear canals or are born  Read More

Cleft lip and palate are developmental defects of the upper lip and roof of the mouth that are present at birth (congenital malformations). Cleft lip and palate may occur separately and in combination. Both malformations occur as a consequence of incomplete fusion of the developing lip (normally occurs by 35 days of gestation) or of incomplete fusion of the hard or soft palate (normally occurs by the eighth to ninth we  Read More

Characteristic features of infants with fetal retinoid syndrome include abnormalities of the craniofacial region, CNS, and cardiovascular system. The specific symptoms and physical findings can vary from one infant to another. Affected infants may not have all of the symptoms listed below. Craniofacial abnormalities Some affected infants may display small, low-set ears (microtia) with narrowing (stenosis) of the ear canals or are born  Read More

Characteristic features of infants with fetal retinoid syndrome include abnormalities of the craniofacial region, CNS, and cardiovascular system. The specific symptoms and physical findings can vary from one infant to another. Affected infants may not have all of the symptoms listed below. Craniofacial abnormalities Some affected infants may display small, low-set ears (microtia) with narrowing (stenosis) of the ear canals or are born  Read More