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Acrodysostosis

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• Symptoms
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Alternative Names:

Arkless-Graham; Acrodysplasia; Maroteaux-Malamut

Treatment:

Treatment depends on what physical and cognitive problems are present.

Orthopedic care as well as early intervention and special education are recommended.

Expectations (prognosis):

Problems depend on the degree of skeletal involvement and mental retardation . In general, patients do relatively well.

Complications:

• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Arthritis
• Worsening range of movement of spine, elbows, and hands

Calling your health care provider:

Call your health care provider if your child seems to be growing or developing slowly or abnormally, or if you notice physical abnormalities in your infant.

• Review Date: 12/11/2006
• Reviewed By: Brian Kirmse, MD, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Department of Human Genetics, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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