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What is the definition of Fountain Syndrome?
Fountain syndrome is an extremely rare autosomal recessive genetic disorder that affects several areas of the body and is characterized by intellectual disability, deafness, and skeletal abnormalities.
What are the symptoms of Fountain Syndrome?
Symptoms of Fountain syndrome include mild to severe intellectual disability, swelling of the face and lips (edema), skeletal abnormalities, congenital deafness related to a malformation of the cochlea in the inner ear, deaf mutism (inability to speak), abnormal thickening of the skull cap (calvaria), an abnormally large head (macrocephaly), broad, short, stubby hands and feet, an extreme curvature of the spine (hyper- kyphosis), and short stature. Some infants with Fountain syndrome may have generalized seizures.
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What are the current treatments for Fountain Syndrome?
Treatment for Fountain syndrome is individualized based on the specific symptoms and may be multidisciplinary, involving several specialists, and includes supportive care. Some individuals with Fountain syndrome may be treated with spinal surgery, exercise, and physical therapy, along with braces and/or casts, to correct a curvature of the spine. Infants with Fountain syndrome with generalized seizures may be treated with anticonvulsant drugs. Children with Fountain syndrome will usually need special education and services for deafness and mutism.
Who are the top Fountain Syndrome Local Doctors?
Elite in Fountain Syndrome
Dr. Michael Whyte
Internal Medicine
Elite in Fountain Syndrome
Dr. Michael Whyte
Internal Medicine

Washington University

660 S Euclid Ave, 
Saint Louis, MO 
314-454-7775
Languages Spoken:
English
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Michael Whyte is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Whyte is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fountain Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypophosphatasia (HPP), Juvenile Paget's Disease, Rickets, Osteopetrosis, and Leg or Foot Amputation.

Experienced in Fountain Syndrome
Dr. Amy L. Calhoun
Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
Experienced in Fountain Syndrome
Dr. Amy L. Calhoun
Medical Genetics | Pediatrics
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State University Of Iowa

200 Hawkins Dr, 
Iowa City, IA 
319-356-1616
Languages Spoken:
English, French
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Accepting New Patients

Amy Calhoun is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Calhoun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fountain Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome, Otospondylomegaepiphyseal Dysplasia, MELAS Syndrome, and Costello Syndrome. Dr. Calhoun is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Distinguished in Fountain Syndrome
Frederic E. Acke
Distinguished in Fountain Syndrome
Frederic E. Acke
Referral may be required
Head And Neck Surgery, 
Gent, VLG, BE 

Frederic Acke practices practicing medicine in Gent, Belgium. Mr. Acke is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Fountain Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stickler Syndrome, Fountain Syndrome, Infant Hearing Loss, and Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease.

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What are the latest Fountain Syndrome Clinical Trials?
Effects of Bisphosphonates on OI-Related Hearing Loss: A Pilot Study
Effects of Bisphosphonates on OI-Related Hearing Loss: A Pilot Study
Who is this study for: Patients with Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: April 28, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Risedronate Oral Tablet
Study Phase: Phase 4

Summary: Osteogenesis Imperfecta-related hearing loss usually occurs in individuals with mild (type I) OI and is much earlier in onset than age-related hearing loss, with the majority of individuals experiencing some minor hearing loss in their 20s. Bisphosphonates have been successfully used to treat otosclerosis, a common cause of hearing loss similar to OI-related hearing loss. As many individuals with ...

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Coordination of Rare Diseases at Sanford
Coordination of Rare Diseases at Sanford
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: May 29, 2025

Summary: CoRDS, or the Coordination of Rare Diseases at Sanford, is based at Sanford Research in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It provides researchers with a centralized, international patient registry for all rare diseases. This program allows patients and researchers to connect as easily as possible to help advance treatments and cures for rare diseases. The CoRDS team works with patient advocacy groups, in...

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