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Learn About Carey-Fineman-Ziter Syndrome

What is the definition of Carey-Fineman-Ziter Syndrome?
Carey-Fineman-Ziter syndrome (CFZS) is a very rare genetic muscular disorder present at birth (congenital myopathy) characterized by facial weakness or paralysis, and a small or retracted chin and cleft palate (Pierre-Robin sequence), among other symptoms. CFZS is caused by genetic changes in the gene MYMK that encodes a protein necessary for muscle development.
What are the alternative names for Carey-Fineman-Ziter Syndrome?
  • Carey-Fineman-Ziter syndrome
  • CFZ syndrome
  • CFZS
  • Carey Fineman Ziter syndrome
  • Carey-Fineman-Ziter syndrome
  • Congenital nonprogressive myopathy with Moebius and Robin sequences
  • Moebius sequence, Robin complex, and hypotonia
  • Myopathy, congenital nonprogressive with Moebius and Robin sequences
  • Myopathy-Moebius-Robin syndrome
Who are the top Carey-Fineman-Ziter Syndrome Local Doctors?
Distinguished in Carey-Fineman-Ziter Syndrome
Internal Medicine
Distinguished in Carey-Fineman-Ziter 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 Carey-Fineman-Ziter 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.

Advanced in Carey-Fineman-Ziter Syndrome
Advanced in Carey-Fineman-Ziter Syndrome
Brasilia, DF, BR 

Carlos Martins-Speck practices in Brasilia, Brazil. Mr. Martins-Speck is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Carey-Fineman-Ziter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Carey-Fineman-Ziter Syndrome, Arginase Deficiency, Charlie M Syndrome, and Occipital Horn Syndrome.

 
 
 
 
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Advanced in Carey-Fineman-Ziter Syndrome
Family Medicine
Advanced in Carey-Fineman-Ziter Syndrome
Family Medicine

Galion Community Hospital

955 Bucyrus Rd, 
Galion, OH 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

Mark Wood is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Galion, Ohio. Dr. Wood is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carey-Fineman-Ziter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, High Potassium Level, Anemia, Pericarditis, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Wood is currently accepting new patients.

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