A newborn male baby presents with micrognathia, downward slanting palpebral fissures, malformed ears and cleft palate, but normal intelligence. Which disorder is most consistent with these findings?
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Correct answer: Treacher Collins syndrome
Treacher Collins syndrome is an autosomal dominant craniofacial disorder characterized by mandibulofacial dysostosis — normal intelligence but ear, cheekbone, jaw, palate and ear anomalies.
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