Learn About Ascher Syndrome

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.
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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?
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Dr. Hans S. Kim
Internal Medicine
Distinguished
Highly rated in
38
conditions
Internal Medicine

Beth Israel Lahey Health

Healthcare Associates

330 Brookline Ave, 
Boston, MA 

Hans Kim is an Internal Medicine expert in Boston, Massachusetts. Kim has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Ascher Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ablepharon Macrostomia Syndrome, Femoral Facial Syndrome, Otopalatodigital Syndrome Type 1, and Acromegaloid Facial Appearance Syndrome. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

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Shivcharan L. Chandravanshi
Advanced
Highly rated in
6
conditions

Shyam Shah Medical College

Rewa, MP, IN 

Shivcharan Chandravanshi practices in Rewa, India. Chandravanshi is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Ascher Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Their top areas of expertise are Ascher Syndrome, Dacryoadenitis, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, Clouston Syndrome, and Cataract Removal.

 
 
 
 
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Raviprakash S. Prakash-Mohan
Advanced
Highly rated in
4
conditions

Kothiwal Dental College & Research Center

Moradabad, UP, IN 

Raviprakash Prakash-Mohan practices in Moradabad, India. Prakash-Mohan is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Ascher Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Their top areas of expertise are Ascher Syndrome, Fibrous Dysplasia, Herpetic Stomatitis, and Osteitis Fibrosa.

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

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