Recognition of Patau Syndrome (Trisomy 13) Based on Clinical Features in a Resource‐Limited Setting: A Case Report

Abstract

Patau syndrome (trisomy 13) is a life‐limiting chromosomal disorder with multiple congenital anomalies. We report a term male neonate with bilateral cleft lip and palate, aplasia cutis congenita, postaxial polydactyly, hypotonia, congenital heart disease, and presumed neonatal sepsis. Clinical diagnosis was made without cytogenetic confirmation; the infant died on day five.