The birth defect affects men and women equally, and is not limited to any racial group. It is not certain if it is genetic in nature, although testing is ongoing. There is some evidence that it may be associated with a translocation at t(8;14)(q22.3;q13). Some researchers have suggested AGGF1 has an association.
Klippel–Trénaunay syndrome
Klippel–Feil syndrome
Pelger–Huët anomaly
Daentl Townsend Siegel syndrome
Wiedemann–Rautenstrauch syndrome
Prader–Willi syndrome
Langer–Giedion syndrome
Saethre–Chotzen syndrome