Volume 28, Issue 148, June 2024

Asymmetrical face while crying in pediatrics: Cayler syndrome

Mohammad N Almohammal¹, Saad Ali Alqarni^2♦, Anas Alqarni², Saeed Naseer A Alaklabi², Nasser Ali Alshahrani², Abdulrahman Ali M Algarni²

¹Paediatric Neurology, Maternity and Children Hospital-Bisha, Bisha, Saudi Arabia
²College of Medicine, University of Bisha, Bisha, Saudi Arabia

^♦Corresponding Author
College of Medicine, University of Bisha, Bisha, Saudi Arabia

ABSTRACT

Cayler syndrome is a rare pediatric condition characterized by asymmetric crying faces and various associated anomalies. This case series study presented five cases of Cayler syndrome, with the aim of contributing to the growing body of knowledge about this condition. The study observed that Cayler syndrome has a wide range of clinical presentations and associated anomalies, highlighting the complexity of the condition. Recognizing the various phenotypic expressions of the syndrome is crucial to ensure timely and appropriate care. The study also observed familial cases of Cayler syndrome. Further research is needed to explore the genetic basis of Cayler syndrome, as identifying potential causative genetic mutations could improve the accuracy of diagnosis and provide information for genetic counseling. Furthermore, the study found a strong association between Cayler syndrome and congenital heart defects, emphasizing the need for a rigorous cardiac evaluation in infants with suspected or confirmed cases.

Keywords: Asymmetric crying faces, clinical presentations, congenital heart defects, genetic basis, pediatric condition

Medical Science, 2024, 28, e67ms3310

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54905/disssi.v28i148.e67ms3310

Published: 27 June 2024