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aarskog syndrome - Definition: (Source: MedicineNet)

The disease is named for DJ Aarskog (1928-) and CI Scott, Jr. (1934-), Norwegian and American pediatricians, who described it in 1970 and 1971. It is also known as Aarskog syndrome, faciodigitogenital dysplasia, and faciogenital dysplasia. ...
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aarskog syndrome - Images (Source: MedLinePlus)
aarskog syndrome, The face
The face 		aarskog syndrome, Simian crease
Simian crease 		aarskog syndrome, Pectus excavatum
Pectus excavatum

Causes of aarskog syndrome (Source: MedLinePlus)
Aarskog syndrome is a genetic disorder. It affects mainly males, but females may have a milder form. The condition is caused by changes (mutations) in a gene called "faciogenital dysplasia" (FGDY1). ...
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Symptoms of aarskog syndrome (Source: MedLinePlus)
Belly button that sticks out; Bulge in the groin or scrotum (inguinal hernia ); Delayed sexual maturation ; Delayed teeth; Downward palpebral slant to eyes; Hairline with a "widow's peak"; Mildly sunken chest ( pectus excavatum ); Mild to moderate mental problems; Mild to moderate short stature which may not be obvious until the child is 1 - 3 years old; Poorly developed midportion of the face; Rounded face; "Shawl" scrotum , testicles that have not come down (undescended); Short fingers and toes with mild webbing; Single crease in palm of hand; Small, broad hands and feet with short fingers and curved-in 5th finger; Small nose with nostrils tipped forward; Top portion of the ear folded over slightly; Wide groove above the upper lip, crease below the lower lip; Wide-set eyes with droopy eyelids. ...
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aarskog syndrome - Conventional Treatments (Source: MedLinePlus)
Moving the teeth (orthodontic treatment) may be done for some of the abnormal facial features. ...
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Further Reading on aarskog syndrome

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