Facial-digital-genital syndrome

Moving the teeth (orthodontic treatment) may be done for some of the abnormal facial features.

The MAGIC Foundation for Children's Growth is a support group for Aarskog syndrome and can be found at www.magicfoundation.org.

Some people may have mild degrees of mental slowness, but affected children usually have good social skills. Some males may have problems with fertility.

• Cystic changes in the brain
• Difficulty growing in the first year of life
• Poorly aligned teeth
• Seizures
• Undescended testicle

Call your health care provider if your child has delayed growth or if you notice any symptoms of Aarskog syndrome. Seek genetic counseling if you have a family history of Aarskog syndrome. Contact a genetic specialist if your doctor thinks you or your child may have Aarskog syndrome.

Images

Simian crease

The face

Pectus excavatum

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Review Date: 05/17/2010
Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. Editorial Team: David Zieve, MD, MHA, David R. Eltz. Previously reviewed by Luc Jasmin, MD, PhD, Departments of Anatomy and Neurological Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network (10/14/2009).

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