The ears may appear prominent and the corners of the mouth tend to turn downwards. There is a little indentation below the lower lip. Some children with Kabuki Syndrome are loose jointed and almost all have rather prominent finger pads. Other physical features including heart, kidney and bowel problems have been found in some, but certainly not all, of the children. Most children with Kabuki Syndrome grow slowly even though many have been of normal size at birth.
Some children have a head size which is below the normal range.
Some children are susceptible to infections when young, especially ear infections. In some girls early breast development may be noted. Children with Kabuki Syndrome usually learn at a slower rate than normal but they do have the ability to continue learning and make progress. Help can be given to encourage a child's progress and special education can help them achieve their own potential. Inheritance patterns Sporadic incidence but there may be an underlying genetic cause.