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Schinzel Giedion syndrome
Schinzel-Giedion midface retraction syndrome
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Overview
Schinzel-Giedion syndrome is a rare genetic syndrome. Common symptoms include kidney and urinary malformations, skeletal abnormalities, severe developmental delay, and a characteristic facial appearance. Recurrent pneumonia, feeding intolerance, and seizures are frequent difficulties in the care of affected children. The underlying genetic defect that causes the condition has not yet been identified. Source: Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center (GARD), supported by ORDR-NCATS and NHGRI.
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Genetic & Rare Diseases Information Center (GARD)
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The Progeria Handbook; A Guide for Families and Health Care Providers of Children with Progeria.
This 100-page handbook helps answer many questions for children with Progeria about how to optimize quality of life through daily care and medical treatment. Contains basic health facts,daily care recommendations and extensive treatment guidelines.
AAMDSIF Online Academy (webinars)
200+ FREE webinars for patients, families and caregivers about rare blood cancers and bone marrow failure diseases.
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Disease Information
Descriptions of various rare blood cancers and bone marrow failure diseases.