Sotos syndrome

Sotos syndrome is a rare multisystemic genetic disorder characterized by a typical facial appearance, overgrowth of the body in early life with macrocephaly, and mild to severe intellectual disability.

What is Sotos syndrome?

Sotos syndrome is a medical condition. A condition is a disease, disorder, or abnormal state that affects the body or mind. This page provides educational information only and is not a diagnosis.

If you think you may have Sotos syndrome, speak with a qualified healthcare provider for evaluation and guidance.

Symptoms that may be associated with Sotos syndrome

Alopecia of scalpAnxietyBilateral tonic-clonic seizureConductive hearing impairmentConstipationEpisodic vomitingFlushingFocal impaired awareness seizureGastroesophageal refluxGeneralized myoclonic seizureGeneralized non-motor (absence) seizureHearing impairment

When to seek medical care

Seek medical advice if you have symptoms that are severe, persistent, or affecting your daily life. Emergency care is needed for symptoms like chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, or severe weakness.