Genetic Syndromes & Genetics
Fraser syndrome
Fraser syndrome is a genetic condition that can include encephalocele along with eye, finger, and other differences.
In short: Fraser syndrome
- It can include encephalocele among its features.
- It often involves the eyes (such as covered eyes, or cryptophthalmos) and fused fingers or toes.
- It is inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern.
- Genetic counseling helps families understand it.
What it is
It is a genetic syndrome that can include a range of features, classically covered eyes (cryptophthalmos), fused fingers or toes (syndactyly), and differences in the urinary and genital systems. Encephalocele can be among its features.
Understanding Fraser syndrome
It is inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern and involves multiple systems, so genetic evaluation and counseling help families understand the diagnosis and recurrence risk. Because it can include encephalocele alongside its other characteristic features, identifying the broader pattern is what prompts genetic testing and a coordinated, multi-system care plan.
Why it matters
Understanding Fraser syndrome helps families see why an encephalocele accompanied by eye and limb differences prompts genetic evaluation, and why care addresses multiple systems with genetic counseling support.
Common questions
What features can Fraser syndrome include?
Covered eyes, fused fingers or toes, and urinary/genital differences, among others.
Can it include encephalocele?
Yes, it can.
How is it inherited?
In an autosomal recessive pattern.
Bottom line
Fraser syndrome is an autosomal recessive condition that can include encephalocele along with eye, finger, and other differences.
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