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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?
Distinguished in Ascher Syndrome
Internal Medicine
Distinguished in Ascher Syndrome
Internal Medicine

Harvard Medical Faculty Phys At Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr Inc

330 Brookline Ave, 
Boston, MA 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

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 Greig Cephalopolysyndactyly Syndrome, Hypertrichosis-Acromegaloid Facial Appearance Syndrome, Craniofacial-Deafness-Hand Syndrome, and Ascher Syndrome. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

Distinguished in Ascher Syndrome
Internal Medicine
Distinguished in Ascher Syndrome
Internal Medicine
1001 S George St, 
York, PA 
Languages Spoken:
English

Vishal Gupta is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in York, Pennsylvania. Dr. Gupta is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Hypomelanotic Disorder, Vitiligo, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.

 
 
 
 
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Distinguished in Ascher Syndrome
Distinguished in Ascher Syndrome
139 Renmin Middle Road, 
Changsha, CN 

M Yang practices in Changsha, China. Yang is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Ascher Syndrome. Their top areas of expertise are Diabetic Nephropathy, Wilson Disease, Muscle Atrophy, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery.

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

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