Table 2.

Select Features of Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome

Feature% of Persons w/FeatureComment
Growth deficiency73%
Eye findings80%
Hearing loss30%Mostly conductive, but can also be sensorineural
Respiratory featuresCommonInfections, aspiration
Cardiac features33%
Genitourinary anomalies27%Cryptorchidism most common (~78%-100% of affected males)
Gastrointestinal features88%Feeding difficulties, constipation
Skeletal abnormalitiesCommon20% scoliosis, 92% thumb/hallux anomalies
Neurologic issues21%
Dental anomalies73%Talon cusps, enamel hypoplasia
Skin findings24%Keloids, pilomatrixomas
Recurrent infections17%Primarily respiratory
Tumors30%Benign and malignant
Developmental delays98%
Behavioral issues41% autism/autistic features, 27%-64% anxiety
Brain MRI abnormalities74%Various findings

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