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Otopalatodigital Syndrome

Research Notes on Otopalatodigital Syndrome


Otopalatodigital syndrome (OPD) is a rare, X-linked genetic disorder.1 There are two types of OPD - Taybi syndrome is the first type and Andre syndrome is the second.2 Symptoms of both types include a prominent forehead, a cleft palate, broad nose, dislocated elbows, hearing loss and widely spaced eyes.2

Fast Facts:

  • Type II OPD is frequently fatal.3
  • A diagnosis of OPD is made through radiological tests, clinical examinations and genetic testing.4
  • Type 1 OPD is usually evident at birth, however it is generally not fatal.5

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Research Notes References

  1. ↑ Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disoders Part 2 (via Healthline): Otopalatodigital Syndrome
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders Part 2 (via Healthline): Otopalatodigital Syndrome: Description
  3. ↑ National Organization for Rare Disorders (via Evanston Northwestern Healthcare): Otopalatodigital Syndrome Type I and II
  4. ↑ GeneReviews: Otopalatodigital Spectrum Disorders: Clinical Diagnosis
  5. ↑ GeneReviews: Otopalatodigital Spectrum Disorders: Clinical Description

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