| Hypotelorism | |
|---|---|
| Classification and external resources | |
| DiseasesDB | 33015 |
Hypotelorism is a medical condition pertaining to abnormally close eyes.[1]
It is often a result of fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) caused by large alcohol intake in the first month of pregnancy.
It can be associated with trisomy 8.[2]
It can also be associated with fragile X syndrome.
Metopic synostosis, the early closure of metopic suture during skull development in children can also cause hypotelorism