Familial bird headed dwarfism (Seckel syndrome)

Abstract

Low birth weight dwarfism with mental retardation, large eyes, a beaklike nose, narrow face, receding mandible, and dental anomalies are the specific features of 'bird headed dwarf of Seckel'. The following case report presents details of a Seckel dwarf with familial occurrence of the trait and, thus supports an autosomal recessive mode of inheritance. In addition, the possible significance of dental alterations is noted.