CHARGE syndrome: a review

J Paediatr Child Health. 2014 Jul;50(7):504-11. doi: 10.1111/jpc.12497. Epub 2014 Feb 19.

Abstract

CHARGE syndrome is a complex genetic syndrome, owing to the wide range of tissues/systems affected by mutations in the CHD7 gene. In this review, we discuss the diagnosis, clinical features and management of CHARGE syndrome.

Keywords: ENT; behavioural; endocrinology; genetics; immunology.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • CHARGE Syndrome* / diagnosis
  • CHARGE Syndrome* / genetics
  • CHARGE Syndrome* / therapy
  • DNA Helicases / genetics
  • DNA-Binding Proteins / genetics
  • Genetic Markers
  • Humans
  • Mutation

Substances

  • DNA-Binding Proteins
  • Genetic Markers
  • DNA Helicases
  • CHD7 protein, human