C14orf132 gene is possibly related to extremely low birth weight

Despite extensive research the genetic component of extremely low birth weight (ELBW) in newborns has remained obscure. A family of four was studied: mother, father and two ELBW-phenotype children. Studies were made of the medical conditions of the second child at birth and post-partum - peculiar phenotype, micro-anomalies, recurrent infections, suspicion of autoimmune hepatitis, multifactorial encephalopathy and suspected metabolic and chromosomal abnormalities.