Beare – Stevenson Syndrome

Last Updated: 2019-08-26

Author(s): Anzengruber F., Navarini A.

ICD11: -

Beare 1969

Stevenson 1978

Cutis - verticis - gyrata syndrome

Cutis gyrata syndrome

Cutis - verticis - gyrata syndrome

Cutis gyrata syndrome

Autosomal dominant mutation of FGFR2 (fibroblasts - growth factor - receptor 2).

Cutis gyrata (scalp and preauricular region as well as palmoplantar)

Acanthosis nigricans

Extracutaneous manifestation:

  • Neurological deficits
  • Congenital teeth
  • Atresia of nasal cavities, genital and anal exit.
  • Hypertelorism

Clinic

Genetic analysis

No causal therapy possible.

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