label: 1p36 Deletion Syndrome
label_lc: 1p36 deletion syndrome
description: "A rare syndrome caused by the deletion of the distal band on the short arm of chromosome 1.  It is characterized by a distinctive facial appearance (microcephaly, deep set eyes, flat nose, and pointed chin), developmental abnormalities, mental retardation, seizures, hypotonia, hearing loss, and heart defects."