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Ellis-van Creveld syndrome



Polydactyly - an infant's hand
Polydactyly - an infant's hand
Chromosomes and DNA
Chromosomes and DNA


Ellis-van Creveld syndrome

Alternative Names:

Chondroectodermal dysplasia
Treatment:

Treatment depends on which body system is involved and to what extent that body system is involved. The condition itself is not treatable, but many of the complications can be treated.


Support Groups:

Ellis-van Creveld Support Group -- olesikjt@hotmail.com


Expectations (prognosis):


The outcome depends on which body system is involved and to what extent that body system is involved.


Complications:

Calling your health care provider:

Call your health care provider if your child exhibits a collection of some of the above described symptoms. If your family history is positive for Ellis-van Creveld syndrome and your child has any of the above symptoms, a visit to your health care provider is appropriate.




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