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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?
Amy Grace
Experienced in Carey-Fineman-Ziter Syndrome
Family Medicine
Experienced in Carey-Fineman-Ziter Syndrome
Family Medicine

Bassett Health Center Little Falls Primary Care

170 Burwell Street, 
Little Falls, NY 
Languages Spoken:
English

. Dr. Grace is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carey-Fineman-Ziter Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), and Familial Hypertension.

John Novak
Experienced in Carey-Fineman-Ziter Syndrome
Internal Medicine
Experienced in Carey-Fineman-Ziter Syndrome
Internal Medicine

Bassett Health Center Cobleskill

136 Parkway Drive, 
Cobleskill, NY 
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

. Dr. Novak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carey-Fineman-Ziter Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Lymphangitis.

 
 
 
 
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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 Craniofacial-Deafness-Hand Syndrome, Deafness Craniofacial Syndrome, Weill-Marchesani Syndrome, and Acromegaloid Facial Appearance Syndrome. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

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