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- $Title{Gordon Syndrome}
- $Subject{Gordon Syndrome Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita, Distal, Type IIA
- Distal Arthrogryposis, Type IIA Camptodactyly-Cleft Palate-Clubfoot
- Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita}
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- Copyright (C) 1988, 1989 National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc.
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- 507:
- Gordon Syndrome
-
- ** IMPORTANT **
- It is possible the main title of the article (Gordon Syndrome) is not the
- name you expected. Please check the SYNONYMS listing on the next page to
- find alternate names and disorder subdivisions covered by this article.
-
- Synonyms
-
- Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita, Distal, Type IIA
- Distal Arthrogryposis, Type IIA
- Camptodactyly-Cleft Palate-Clubfoot
-
- Information on the following disease may be found in the Related
- Disorders section of this report:
-
- Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita
-
- General Discussion
-
- ** REMINDER **
- The information contained in the Rare Disease Database is provided for
- educational purposes only. It should not be used for diagnostic or treatment
- purposes. If you wish to obtain more information about this disorder, please
- contact your personal physician and/or the agencies listed in the "Resources"
- section of this report.
-
- Gordon Syndrome belongs to a group of genetic musculoskeletal disorders
- called the Distal Arthrogryposes. This disorder is characterized by permanent
- flexion of one or more fingers (camptodactyly), a cleft palate, and clubfeet.
- Other developmental abnormalities may also occur.
-
- Symptoms
-
- Gordon Syndrome is characterized by one or two permanently bent (flexed)
- fingers, a cleft palate and clubfeet. During pregnancy, a fetus with this
- disorder usually has limited movement. The intestine sometimes protrudes
- through the navel at birth (omphalocele). The skin between fingers grows
- together (cutaneous syndactyly) and there are abnormalities in the
- fingerprints (dermatoglyphics). Fertility of adults with this disorder can
- be diminished or be absent during later life.
-
- Causes
-
- Gordon Syndrome is a genetic disorder inherited through autosomal dominant
- genes. (Human traits including the classic genetic diseases, are the product
- of the interaction of two genes for that condition, one received from the
- father and one from the mother. In dominant disorders, a single copy of the
- disease gene (received from either the mother or father) will be expressed
- "dominating" the normal gene and resulting in appearance of the disease. The
- risk of transmitting the disorder from affected parent to offspring is 50%
- for each pregnancy regardless of the sex of the resulting child.)
-
- Affected Population
-
- Gordon Syndrome is a very rare disorder beginning before birth that affects
- females and males in equal numbers.
-
- Related Disorders
-
- Symptoms of the following disorder may be similar to those of Gordon
- Syndrome. Comparisons may be useful for a differential diagnosis:
-
- Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita is a congenital disorder characterized
- by reduced mobility of multiple joints at birth due to proliferation of
- fibrous tissue (fibrous ankylosis). (For more information on this disorder,
- choose "Arthrogryposis" as your search term in the Rare Disease Database.)
-
- Therapies: Standard
-
- Gordon Syndrome can be diagnosed before birth. Abnormalities in babies born
- with this disorder can often be corrected through surgery and physical
- therapy.
-
- Therapies: Investigational
-
- This disease entry is based upon medical information available through June
- 1988. Since NORD's resources are limited, it is not possible to keep every
- entry in the Rare Disease Database completely current and accurate. Please
- check with the agencies listed in the Resources section for the most current
- information about this disorder.
-
- Resources
-
- For more information on Gordon Syndrome, please contact:
-
- National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)
- P.O. Box 8923
- New Fairfield, CT 06812-1783
- (203) 746-6518
-
- Forward Face
- 560 First Ave.
- New York, NY 10016
- (212) 263-5205
- (800) 422-FACE
-
- AVENUES, a National Support Group for Arthrogryposis
- P.O. Box 5192
- Sonora, CA 95370-5192
- (209) 533-1468
-
- The National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information
- Clearinghouse
- Box AMS
- Bethesda, MD 20892
- (301) 495-4484
-
- For genetic information and genetic counseling referrals, please contact:
-
- March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation
- 1275 Mamaroneck Avenue
- White Plains, NY 10605
- (914) 428-7100
-
- Alliance of Genetic Support Groups
- 35 Wisconsin Circle, Suite 440
- Chevy Chase, MD 20815
- (800) 336-GENE
- (301) 652-5553
-
- References
-
- This report in the Rare Disease Database is based on outlines prepared by
- medical and dental students (1984-1986) at the Medical College of Virginia
- for their course in human genetics.
-
- THREE DISTINCT TYPES OF X-LINKED ARTHROGRYPOSIS SEEN IN 6 FAMILIES: J.G.
- Hall, et al.; Clin Genet (February 1982: issue 21(2)). Pp. 81-97.
-
- THE GORDON SYNDROME: AUTOSOMAL DOMINANT CLEFT PALATE, CAMPTODACTYLY, AND
- CLUB FEET: M. Robinow, et al.; American Journal Med Genet (1981: issue
- 9(2)). Pp. 139-146.
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-