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Roberts syndrome presenting with bilateral Cryptophthalmos: a case report
Muhammad Usman Fareed1, Abdur Rehman2, Abdullah Shehryar3
1Department of Internal Medicine, Nishtar Medical College and Hospital, Nishtar Road, Gillani Colony, Multan, District Multan, Punjab 60000, Pakistan.
Oxford Medical Case Reports
|July 13, 2026
Summary
Roberts syndrome (RBS), a cohesinopathy from ESCO2 variants, typically presents with growth restriction and limb defects. This case highlights cryptophthalmos as a rare RBS feature, emphasizing molecular testing for accurate diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Genetics
- Developmental Biology
- Medical Genetics
Background:
- Roberts syndrome (RBS) is a rare autosomal recessive cohesinopathy.
- It is caused by pathogenic ESCO2 variants.
- RBS is characterized by severe growth restriction, limb reduction defects, and craniofacial anomalies.