Ablepharon Macrostomia Syndrome WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Ablepharon Macrostomia Syndrome
Ablepharon Macrostomia Syndrome, also referred to as AMS, is an extremely rare genetic disorder characterized by physical abnormalities. AMS affects craniofacial (head and face), skin, fingers and genital areas. AMS may cause developmental delays or mental retardation in infants and children.1
Fast Facts:
- Generally characterized at birth or through CAT Scan.1
- Affects less than 200,000 people in the U.S. population.2
- Common symptoms: microblepharon (underdeveloped eyelids), mascrostomia ("fish-like" mouth), pinnae (low-set ears), webbed fingers, alopecia and malformation of external genitals.1
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 NORD (via Tufts-New England Medical Center): Ablepharon Macrostomia Syndrome - Full Report
- ↑ WrongDiagnosis: Ablepharon Macrostomia Syndrome Introduction
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- Last update: Oct. 14, 2009
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