Noonan syndrome

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Noonan syndrome

Treatment:

There is no single treatment for Noonan syndrome. Treatment focuses on the problems that occur. Growth hormone has been used successfully in Noonan syndrome to treat short stature.

Support Groups:

The Noonan Syndrome Support Group, Inc. -- www.noonansyndrome.org

Expectations (prognosis):

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The expected outcome depends on the extent and severity of symptoms that are present. Patients can lead normal lives. Mental retardation, if present, is usually mild.

Complications:

Low self-esteem
Social difficulties related to physical abnormalities
Male infertility in those with both testes undescended
Abnormal heart structure
Accumulation of fluid in tissues of body (lymphedema, cystic hygroma)
Failure to thrive in infants
Short stature

Calling your health care provider:

This condition may be detected on early infant examinations. Evaluation by an experienced geneticist is often needed to diagnose Noonan syndrome. If there are any signs of Noonan or Turner syndrome ask your health care provider for the name of a geneticist to see. Genetic counseling is recommended if you have a family history of Noonan syndrome.