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What is the definition of Autosomal Recessive Primary Microcephaly?

Autosomal recessive primary microcephaly (often shortened to MCPH, which stands for "microcephaly primary hereditary") is a condition in which infants are born with a very small head and a small brain. Some people with MCPH have a narrow, sloping forehead; mild seizures; problems with attention or behavior; or short stature compared to others in their family. It normally does not affect any other major organ systems or cause other health problems. MCPH can result from changes in the ASPM gene (half of the cases) and at least other ten genes which are involved in early brain development and brain size. It is inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern.

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What are the alternative names for Autosomal Recessive Primary Microcephaly?

Autosomal recessive primary microcephaly
MCPH
Microcephalia vera
Microcephaly vera
True microcephaly

Who are the top Autosomal Recessive Primary Microcephaly Local Doctors?

Peter Nurnberg

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University Of Cologne

Faculty Of Medicine,

Koeln, NW, DE

Peter Nurnberg practices in Koeln, Germany. Nurnberg is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Autosomal Recessive Primary Microcephaly. He is also highly rated in 71 other conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Microcephaly, Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome, Autosomal Recessive Primary Microcephaly, and Cortical Dysplasia.

Marc J. Abramowicz

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Université Libre De Bruxelles

Erasme Hospital,

Brussels, BRU, BE

Marc Abramowicz practices in Brussels, Belgium. Abramowicz is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Autosomal Recessive Primary Microcephaly. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Autosomal Recessive Primary Microcephaly, Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome, Microcephaly, Cortical Dysplasia, and Kidney Transplant.

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Sami Zaqout

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QU Health

Department Of Basic Medical Sciences, College Of Medicine, Qatar University,

Doha, DA, QA

Sami Zaqout practices in Doha, Qatar. Zaqout is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Autosomal Recessive Primary Microcephaly. They are also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Their top areas of expertise are Autosomal Recessive Primary Microcephaly, Microcephaly, Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome, and Cortical Dysplasia.

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

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