The history of the Robinow (feta face) syndrome and the evolution of the phenotye are presented. Non Specific and syndrome-specific abnormalities are listed, discussed and illustrated. Existence of an autosomal dominant and un autosomal recessive type has been well documented. The two forms can be distinguished phenotypically. Hypogenitalism, especially micropenis, is a constnat feature in males, while females show only hypolasia of clitoris and labia minora and are functionally normal. No biochemical or molecular anomay has been identified.