Baller-Gerold syndrome associated with dextrocardia
Ceylan, A.; Peker, E.; Dogan, M.; Tuncer, O.; Kirimi, E.
Genetic Counseling 22(1): 69-74
2011
ISSN/ISBN: 1015-8146 PMID: 21614991 Document Number: 648423
Baller-Gerold Syndrome (BGS) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder that is apparent at birth. The disorder is characterized by distinctive malformations of the skull and facial area and bones of the forearms and hands. We report a 4 year old boy in whom the clinical features of craniosynostosis and bilateral absent thumbs and radii led to a diagnosis of Baller-Gerold syndrome. Physical examination revealed that the heart was localized to the right side. Echocardiography confirmed dextrocardia. Dextrocardia has not previously been reported with Baller-Gerold syndrome. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first reported case of Baller-Gerold syndrome associated with dextrocardia.