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Char syndrome is a condition that affects the development of the face, heart, and limbs. It is characterized by a combination of three major features: a distinctive facial appearance, a heart defect called patent ductus arteriosus, and hand abnormalities.
Variants (also known as mutations) in the TFAP2B gene cause Char syndrome. This gene provides instructions for making a protein known as transcription factor AP-2β. A transcription factor is a protein that attaches (binds) to specific regions of DNA and helps control the activity of particular genes. Transcription factor AP-2β regulates genes that are involved in development before birth. In particular, this protein appears to play a role in the normal formation of structures in the face, heart, and limbs.
Char syndrome is rare, although its exact incidence is unknown. Only a few families with this condition have been identified worldwide.
This condition is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern, which means one copy of the altered gene in each cell is sufficient to cause the disorder.
ETSU Physicians & Associates- Pediatrics
. Dr. Russi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Char Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 125 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Increased Head Circumference, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Chromosome 8p Deletion, and Chromosome 6q Duplication. Dr. Russi is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics and American Board Of Medical Genetics.
Atrium Health Levine Children's Nephrology
Donald Weaver is a Pediatric Nephrologist practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Weaver is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Char Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Posterior Urethral Valves, Togaviridae Disease, Feingold Syndrome, and Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome. Dr. Weaver is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics and American Board Of Pediatrics, Pediatric Nephrology. Dr. Weaver is currently accepting new patients.
Advocate Heart Institute
Sunil Pauwaa is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist practicing medicine in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Pauwaa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Char Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Pauwaa is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology.
Published Date: August 08, 2022
Published By: National Institutes of Health