A significant feature of Nager's syndrome: palatal agenesis

Nager's syndrome, which has the facial features of Treacher Collins syndrome, preaxial upper limb defects, short stature, and frequently subnormal intelligence, is very rare. Five new cases have been collected. In four, there was virtually total absence of the soft palate. This has been described in two patients in the past. Differing methods of correcting this are presented.