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Pai syndrome

Last edited: 4/14/2026

Overview

Pai syndrome is a rare congenital malformation characterized by hypertelorism, midline cleft lip or palate, facial polyps, ocular anomalies, and pericallosal lipomas 1234.

Diagnosis

  • Key Diagnostic Criteria:
  • - Median cleft lip or palate - Cutaneous nasal or facial polyps - Pericallosal lipoma on imaging (MRI, CT) - Ocular anomalies (including dermoids, conjunctival lipomas) - Hypertelorism
  • Recommended Tests:
  • - Cranial ultrasound and MRI for pericallosal lipoma and brain anomalies 14 - Ophthalmologic examination to assess ocular abnormalities 1 - Chromosomal analysis to rule out chromosomal abnormalities 3

    Management

  • First-Line Treatments:
  • - Surgical correction for cleft lip/palate and other structural anomalies as needed 3
  • Adjunctive Treatments:
  • - Regular ophthalmologic follow-up for ocular anomalies 14 - Developmental support and monitoring for cognitive and motor milestones 34

    Special Populations

  • Pregnancy:
  • - Prenatal imaging (ultrasound, MRI) can aid in early detection and parental counseling 2
  • Pediatrics:
  • - Early multidisciplinary care including pediatric surgery, ophthalmology, and developmental specialists 134
  • Comorbidities:
  • - Neurological monitoring despite normal findings to detect any potential late-onset issues 4

    Key Recommendations

  • Prenatal imaging should be considered to detect pericallosal lipoma and guide parental counseling regarding Pai syndrome (Evidence: Moderate 2).
  • Comprehensive ophthalmologic assessment is crucial due to the variability and significance of ocular anomalies in Pai syndrome (Evidence: Weak 14).
  • Multidisciplinary management involving surgical, developmental, and ophthalmologic specialists is essential for optimal outcomes in pediatric patients (Evidence: Expert opinion).
  • References

    1 Tormey P, Bilic Cace I, Boyle MA. Ocular dermoid in Pai Syndrome: A review. European journal of medical genetics 2017. link 2 Chousta A, Ville D, James I, Foray P, Bisch C, Depardon P et al.. Pericallosal lipoma associated with Pai syndrome: prenatal imaging findings. Ultrasound in obstetrics & gynecology : the official journal of the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology 2008. link 3 Szeto C, Tewfik TL, Jewer D, Rideout A. Pai syndrome (median cleft palate, cutaneous nasal polyp, and midline lipoma of the corpus callosum): a case report and literature review. International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology 2005. link 4 Mishima K, Mori Y, Minami K, Sakuda M, Sugahara T. A case of Pai syndrome. Plastic and reconstructive surgery 1999. link 5 Rudnik-Schöneborn S, Zerres K. A further patient with Pai syndrome with autosomal dominant inheritance?. Journal of medical genetics 1994. link

    Original source

    1. [1]
      Ocular dermoid in Pai Syndrome: A review.Tormey P, Bilic Cace I, Boyle MA European journal of medical genetics (2017)
    2. [2]
      Pericallosal lipoma associated with Pai syndrome: prenatal imaging findings.Chousta A, Ville D, James I, Foray P, Bisch C, Depardon P et al. Ultrasound in obstetrics & gynecology : the official journal of the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (2008)
    3. [3]
      Pai syndrome (median cleft palate, cutaneous nasal polyp, and midline lipoma of the corpus callosum): a case report and literature review.Szeto C, Tewfik TL, Jewer D, Rideout A International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology (2005)
    4. [4]
      A case of Pai syndrome.Mishima K, Mori Y, Minami K, Sakuda M, Sugahara T Plastic and reconstructive surgery (1999)
    5. [5]
      A further patient with Pai syndrome with autosomal dominant inheritance?Rudnik-Schöneborn S, Zerres K Journal of medical genetics (1994)

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