Miller–Dieker lissencephaly syndrome

ORPHA: 531

Overview

syndrome characterized by classical lissencephaly and distinct facial features. Visible and submicroscopic deletions of 17p13.3, including the LIS1 gene, are found in almost 100% of patients

Available Treatments (0)

No treatments linked yet

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Clinical Presentation

Signs and symptoms associated with Miller–Dieker lissencephaly syndrome, sourced from HPO and Orphanet clinical annotations.

NephropathyAbnormal upper lip morphologyEpicanthusHigh foreheadAnteverted naresSacral dimpleSeizureAtaxiaLissencephalyGrowth delayOmphalocelePolyhydramniosAbnormality of the cardiovascular systemHypoplasia of the corpus callosumCerebral cortical atrophyEEG abnormalityShort noseClinodactyly of the 5th finger

Classification & Codes

Orphanet Code

ORPHA:531
Miller–Dieker lissencephaly syndrome
OrphanetORPHA:531
Treatments0 drug(s)
Symptoms on record18 signs
Statuspublished
Factual Authority
Last Updated3/20/2026
Clinical DataHPO · Orphanet
Drug DataFDA · EMA · CDSCO