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- $Subject{Robinow Syndrome Robinow Dwarfing Syndrome Fetal Face Syndrome
- Aarskog Syndrome }
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- Copyright (C) 1989 National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc.
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- 696:
- Robinow Syndrome
-
- ** IMPORTANT **
- It is possible that the main title of the article (Robinow Syndrome) is
- not the name you expected. Please check the SYNONYM listing to find the
- alternate names and disorder subdivisions covered by this article.
-
- Synonyms
-
- Robinow Dwarfing Syndrome
- Fetal Face Syndrome
-
- Information on the following diseases can be found in the Related
- Disorders section of this report:
-
- Aarskog Syndrome
-
- 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.
-
- Robinow Syndrome is a very rare genetic disorder that is characterized by
- physical deformities, broad facial features and genital abnormalities.
-
- Symptoms
-
- Robinow Syndrome is a genetic disorder that is characterized by shortened
- fingers, toes and forearms, and moderately short stature. There may also be
- an enlarged head and forehead with widely spaced and prominent eyes
- (hypertelorism), a broad, short, upturned nose, triangular shaped mouth with
- a cleft lower lip, a small jaw and crowded teeth. Incomplete development of
- the spinal column also occurs. In males with this disorder there may be a
- small or absent penis, undescended testicles (cryptorchidism), while in
- females there may be a small clitoris and labia. Occasionally there may also
- be seizures, navel and inguinal hernias, cleft lip or palate and difficulties
- with speech and walking.
-
- Causes
-
- The exact cause of Robinow Syndrome is unknown. It is believed to be
- inherited as an autosomal dominant trait. Human traits, including the
- classic genetic diseases, are the product of the interaction of two genes,
- one received from the father and one from the mother. In dominant disorders
- a single copy of the disease gene (received from either mother or father)
- will be expressed "dominating" the other normal gene and resulting in
- appearance of disease. The risk of transmitting the disorder from affected
- parent to offspring is fifty percent for each pregnancy regardless of the sex
- of the resulting child.
-
- Affected Population
-
- Robinow Syndrome is a very rare disorder which affects males and females in
- equal numbers.
-
- Related Disorders
-
- Symptoms of the following disorder can be similar to those of Robinow
- Syndrome. Comparisons may be useful for a differential diagnosis:
-
- Aarskog Syndrome is a very rare genetic disorder marked by distinctive
- structural abnormalities. Major symptoms may include stunted growth, broad
- facial features, short broad hands and feet, genital abnormalities and mild
- mental retardation. (For more information on this disorder, choose "Aarskog"
- as your search term in the Rare Disease Database).
-
- Therapies: Standard
-
- Treatment for Robinow Syndrome may include surgery to correct hernias, cleft
- lip and palate, and undescended testicles. Genetic counseling may be of
- benefit for patients and their families. Other treatment is symptomatic and
- supportive.
-
- Therapies: Investigational
-
- This disease entry is based upon medical information available through
- December 1989. 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 Robinow Syndrome, please contact:
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- National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)
- P.O. Box 8923
- New Fairfield, CT 06812-1783
- (203) 746-6518
-
- NIH/National Institute of Child Health & Human Development (NICHHD)
- 9000 Rockville Pike
- Bethesda, MD 20892
- (301) 496-5133
-
- The Magic Foundation
- 1327 N. Harlem Ave.
- Oak Park, IL 60302
- (708) 383-0808
-
- Human Growth Foundation (HGF)
- 7777 Leesburg Pike
- P.O. Box 3090
- Falls Church, VA 22043
- (703) 883-1773
- (800) 451-6434
-
- 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
-
- MENDELIAN INHERITANCE IN MAN, 7th ed.: Victor A. McKusick; Johns Hopkins
- University Press, 1986. Pp. 665.
-
- SMITH'S RECOGNIZABLE PATTERNS OF HUMAN MALFORMATION, 4TH ed.: Kenneth L.
- Jones, M.D.; W.B. Saunders Co., 1988. Pp. 112.
-
- ROBINOW SYNDROME: REPORT OF TWO PATIENTS AND REVIEW OF LITERATURE. M.
- Butler et al.; CLIN GENET (February 1987; issue 31 (2)). Pp. 77-85.
-
- CRANIOFACIAL PATTERN SIMILARITIES AND ADDITIONAL OROFACIAL FINDINGS IN
- SIBLINGS WITH ROBINOW SYNDROME. H. Israel et al.; J CRANIOFAC GENET DEV BIOL
- (1988; issue 8 (1)). Pp. 63-73.
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