Meinecke syndrome

Overview

Meinecke syndrome: A very rare syndrome characterized mainly by mental retardation and short broad thumbs.

Symptoms

* Mental retardation * Short broad thumbs * Ataxia * Irregular finger length * Seizures * Speech defect * Abnormal tooth position * Areas of increased skin pigmentation * Pigmented nevi

Causes

* Ataxia * Mental retardation * Pigmented nevi * Seizures * Speech defect