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Distal trisomy 19q is a rare chromosomal anomaly syndrome characterized by low birth weight, developmental delay, intellectual disability, short stature, craniofacial dysmorphism (incl. microcephaly, midface hypoplasia, hypertelorism, flat nasal bridge, ear anomalies, short philtrum, downturned corners of the mouth, micrognathia) and a short neck with redundant skin folds. Additional features may include hypotonia, skeletal anomalies (e.g. clino/camptodactyly), seizures and congenital cardiac, urogenital and gastrointestinal malformations.
Estimated prevalence: <1 in 1,000,000 (VERY_RARE).
No clinical trials have been registered for distal trisomy 19q.
3 publications have been identified in PubMed for distal trisomy 19q. Research spans Case Report / Case Series (67%) and Epidemiology / Natural History (33%).
Nguyen MP (2025). [PMID: 40603285](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40603285/). *Nature communications*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Chun BM (2025). [PMID: 40377441](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40377441/). *The oncologist*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Vitetta G (2024). [PMID: 38589928](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38589928/). *Molecular cytogenetics*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Data assembled from 3 of 12 sources · Last updated Sep 20, 2026, 3:02 PM UTC
European rare disease database
Genetic and Rare Diseases Info Center