Wolf–Hirschhorn syndrome

Wolf–Hirschhorn syndrome
Other namesChromosome deletion Dillan 4p syndrome, Pitt–Rogers–Danks syndrome (PRDS), Pitt syndrome
Young girl displaying characteristic facial features of Wolf–Hirschhorn syndrome
SpecialtyMedical genetics 

Wolf–Hirschhorn syndrome (WHS) is a chromosomal deletion syndrome resulting from a partial deletion on the short arm of chromosome 4 [del(4)(p16.3)]. Features include a distinct craniofacial phenotype and intellectual disability.