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CHARGE syndrome
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CHARGE syndrome

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Synopsis

A rare autosomal dominant, multi-faceted genetic syndrome attributed to mutations in CHD7 protein. Key features of CHARGE syndrome are represented by its pneumonic name and include: Coloboma, Heart anomalies, choanal Atresia, Retardation of growth and development, and Genital and Ear anomalies. CHARGE syndrome in newborns may be life-threatening, as it presents with feeding difficulties, heart defects, and airway obstruction. Other common signs and symptoms include sensory loss, cleft palate, and other facial and limb anomalies, and in males, hypogonadotropic hypogonadism.

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ICD10CM:
Q89.8 – Other specified congenital malformations

SNOMEDCT:
47535005 – Coloboma, heart malformation, choanal atresia, retardation of growth and development, genital abnormalities, and ear malformations association

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A medical illustration showing key findings of CHARGE syndrome (Major 4 C's) : Facial palsy, Sensorineural deafness, Dysphagia, Hyposmia
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