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What is the definition of Femoral Facial Syndrome?
Femoral facial syndrome (FFS) is a rare condition characterized by underdevelopment of the thigh bone (femoral hypoplasia) and characteristic facial features. Facial features may include upward-slanting eyes, short nose with a broad tip, long space between the nose and upper lip (philtrum), thin upper lip, small lower jaw (micrognathia), and cleft palate. Other features of FFS may include defects of the spinal bones (vertebrae), extra fingers or toes (polydactyly), ear defects, genitourinary abnormalities, underdeveloped lungs, abnormal kidney development, and patent ductus arteriosus. Intellectual development typically is normal. The cause of FFS typically is not known, although genetic factors are thought to play a role. One case has been associated with a chromosome abnormality. Some cases have been reported in association with diabetes in the mother during pregnancy. Familial cases have rarely been described.
What are the alternative names for Femoral Facial Syndrome?
  • Femoral facial syndrome
  • FFS
  • FHUFS
  • Femoral dysgenesis, bilateral
  • Femoral hypoplasia unusual facies syndrome
Who are the top Femoral Facial Syndrome Local Doctors?
Experienced in Femoral Facial Syndrome
Dr. John Novak
Internal Medicine
Experienced in Femoral Facial Syndrome
Dr. John Novak
Internal Medicine

Bassett Health Center Cobleskill

136 Parkway Drive, 
Cobleskill, NY 
518-234-2555
Languages Spoken:
English
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. Dr. Novak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Femoral Facial Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Lymphangitis.

Experienced in Femoral Facial Syndrome
Dr. Amy Grace
Family Medicine
Experienced in Femoral Facial Syndrome
Dr. Amy Grace
Family Medicine

Bassett Health Center Little Falls Primary Care

170 Burwell Street, 
Little Falls, NY 
315-823-4546
Languages Spoken:
English
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. Dr. Grace is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Femoral Facial Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), and Familial Hypertension.

 
 
 
 
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Experienced in Femoral Facial Syndrome
Dr. Christine M. Jones
Plastic Surgery
Experienced in Femoral Facial Syndrome
Dr. Christine M. Jones
Plastic Surgery

St. Christopher's Pediatric Associates Plastic Surgery - E. Erie Avenue

160 E Erie Ave, 
Philadelphia, PA 
215-427-5191
Languages Spoken:
English
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. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Femoral Facial Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Microtia, Branchial Cleft Cyst, Autosomal Cleft Palate, Breast Enlargement In Males, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Jones is board certified in American Board Of Plastic Surgery.

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