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Ellis-van Creveld syndrome - Treatment

Alternative Names

Chondroectodermal dysplasia; EVC

Treatment:

Treatment depends on which body system is affected and how severe the problem is. The condition itself is not treatable, but many of the complications can be treated.

Support Groups:

Many communities have Ellis-van Creveld support groups. Ask your health care provider or local hospital if there is one in your area.

Expectations (prognosis):

The outcome depends on which body system is involved and to what extent that body system is involved.

Complications:

Calling your health care provider:

Call your health care provider if your child has symptoms of this syndrome. If you have a family history of Ellis-van Creveld syndrome and your child has any of the above symptoms, a visit to your health care provider is appropriate.

  • Reviewed last on: 6/24/2007
  • Chad Haldeman-Englert, MD, Division of Human Genetics, Children's Hospitalof Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed HealthcareNetwork.