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What is the definition of Ascher Syndrome?
Ascher Syndrome is a rare condition characterized by a combination of episodic edema or swelling of the eyelids (blepharochalasia), double lip, and nontoxic thyroid enlargement (goiter). The underlying cause of this condition is unknown. Most cases are sporadic, but familial cases suggestive of autosomal dominant inheritance have also been reported. The condition is often undiagnosed due to its rarity.
What are the alternative names for Ascher Syndrome?
  • Ascher Syndrome
  • Ascher's syndrome
  • Blepharochalasis - double lip
  • Blepharochalasis and double lip
  • Blepharochalasis-double lip syndrome
  • Double upper lip, blepharochalasis and enlargement of the thyroid
Who are the top Ascher Syndrome Local Doctors?
John Novak
Experienced in Ascher Syndrome
Dr. John Novak
Internal Medicine
Experienced in Ascher Syndrome
Dr. John Novak
Internal Medicine

Bassett Health Center Cobleskill

136 Parkway Drive, 
Cobleskill, NY 
518-234-2555
Languages Spoken:
English
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. Dr. Novak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Lymphangitis.

Amy Grace
Experienced in Ascher Syndrome
Dr. Amy Grace
Family Medicine
Experienced in Ascher Syndrome
Dr. Amy Grace
Family Medicine

Bassett Health Center Little Falls Primary Care

170 Burwell Street, 
Little Falls, NY 
315-823-4546
Languages Spoken:
English
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. Dr. Grace is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascher Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), and Familial Hypertension.

 
 
 
 
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Hans S. Kim
Distinguished in Ascher Syndrome
Dr. Hans S. Kim
Internal Medicine
Distinguished in Ascher Syndrome
Dr. Hans S. Kim
Internal Medicine

Healthcare Associates

330 Brookline Avenue, East Shapiro 6, 
Boston, MA 
617-754-9600
Languages Spoken:
English
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Hans Kim is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Kim is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Pfeiffer Syndrome, Orofaciodigital Syndrome 1, Goldenhar Disease, and Carpenter Syndrome.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center