STAR syndrome

STAR syndrome
Other namesSyndactyly with renal and anogenital malformation
Diagram showing X-linked dominant inheritance scenarios for the mother being affected
SpecialtyGenetics
SymptomsSyndactyly, telecanthus, anogenital malformations, renal malformations, and short stature
Usual onsetBirth
Diagnostic methodClinical features and genetic testing
Differential diagnosisVATER syndrome
FrequencyFewer than 100 documented cases

STAR syndrome is an extremely rare X-linked dominant syndrome that is caused by single FAM58A gene point mutations or deletions of FAM58A and its flanking genes.

STAR syndrome is distinguished by a variety of facial dysmorphisms and malformations outlined by its acronym, Syndactyly Telecanthus Anogenital malformations Renal malformations.