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What is the definition of Acrocephalopolydactyly?
Acrocephalopolydactyly, also known as Elejalde syndrome, is an extremely rare genetic (autosomal recessive) disorder characterized by excessive birth weight and facial, body, organ, limb, and finger abnormalities. Fewer than twelve cases have been identified.
What are the symptoms of Acrocephalopolydactyly?
Symptoms of acrocephalopolydactyly include excessive birth weight, a swollen, rounded body, fluid in abdomen (acites ); short arms and legs; extra fifth fingers (postaxial polydactyly) or toes; thick skin, facial, eye, and cranial defects; excessive connective tissue; pancreatic or renal fibrosis or abnormally shaped kidney; and underdeveloped intestines. Some individuals with acrocephalopolydactyly may have enlarged organs (hepatosplenomegaly); early closure of cranial sutures; abnormally wide-set eyes; upper-slanted eyes; a flat nose; malformed ears; a pointed, conical head; undescended testes; protruding umbilicus or abdominal wall defect; and cleft palate.
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What are the current treatments for Acrocephalopolydactyly?
Treatment for acrocephalopolydactyly involves multidisciplinary specialists and may include surgery to treat associated abnormalities.
Who are the top Acrocephalopolydactyly Local Doctors?
Elite in Acrocephalopolydactyly
Dr. Scott P. Bartlett
Plastic Surgery
Elite in Acrocephalopolydactyly
Dr. Scott P. Bartlett
Plastic Surgery
Referral may be required

Penn Plastic Surgery Perelman

3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 1st Floor, 
Philadelphia, PA 
800-789-7366
Languages Spoken:
English
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Scott Bartlett is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bartlett is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acrocephalopolydactyly. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Craniosynostosis, Pfeiffer Syndrome, Apert Syndrome, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft. Dr. Bartlett is board certified in Plastic Surgery, 1987. Dr. Bartlett is currently accepting new patients.

Elite in Acrocephalopolydactyly
Dr. Jordan W. Swanson
General Surgery | Plastic Surgery
Elite in Acrocephalopolydactyly
Dr. Jordan W. Swanson
General Surgery | Plastic Surgery
Referral may be required

Penn Plastic Surgery University City

3737 Market Street, 4th Floor, 
Philadelphia, PA 
215-662-7300
Experience:
18+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
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Accepting New Patients

Jordan Swanson is a General Surgeon and a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Swanson is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acrocephalopolydactyly. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Craniosynostosis, Plagiocephaly, Crouzon Syndrome, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft. Dr. Swanson is board certified in Plastic Surgery, 2018. Dr. Swanson is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Acrocephalopolydactyly
Dr. Jesse Taylor
Plastic Surgery
Elite in Acrocephalopolydactyly
Dr. Jesse Taylor
Plastic Surgery
Referral may be required

Office

3401 Civic Center Blvd, 
Philadelphia, PA 
215-590-2730
Languages Spoken:
English
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Jesse Taylor is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Taylor is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acrocephalopolydactyly. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Craniosynostosis, Crouzon Syndrome, Treacher Collins Syndrome, Osteotomy, and Glossectomy.

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What are the latest Acrocephalopolydactyly Clinical Trials?
GROWing Up With Rare GENEtic Syndromes ….When Children With Complex Genetic Syndromes Reach Adult Age
GROWing Up With Rare GENEtic Syndromes ….When Children With Complex Genetic Syndromes Reach Adult Age
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: September 06, 2023
Intervention Type: Diagnostic test

Summary: Introduction Rare complex syndromes Patients with complex genetic syndromes, by definition, have combined medical problems affecting multiple organ systems, and intellectual disability is often part of the syndrome. During childhood, patients with rare genetic syndromes receive multidisciplinary and specialized medical care; they usually receive medical care from 3-4 medical specialists. Increased...

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