Nablus mask-like facial syndrome (Nablus syndrome) is a rare (13 cases described by 2018) genetic condition. It is a microdeletion syndrome triggered by a deletion at chromosome 8 q22.1 that causes a mask-like facial appearance in those affected. Nablus mask-like facial syndrome (Nablus syndrome) is a rare (13 cases described by 2018) genetic condition. It is a microdeletion syndrome triggered by a deletion at chromosome 8 q22.1 that causes a mask-like facial appearance in those affected. This syndrome is associated with a deletion mutation in the long arm of chromosome 8 (8q22.1).