Kenny-Caffey Syndrome Type 2
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What is the definition of Kenny-Caffey Syndrome Type 2?
Kenny-Caffey syndrome type 2 is a genetic disorder that affects the skeleton, head, and eyes. It causes frequent episodes of low blood calcium (hypocalcemia). This syndrome is caused by changes (pathogenic variants) in the FAM111A gene and is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern.
What are the alternative names for Kenny-Caffey Syndrome Type 2?
  • Kenny-Caffey syndrome type 2
  • Dwarfism, cortical thickening of tubular bones and transient hypocalcemia
  • KCS2
  • Kenny-Caffey syndrome, autosomal dominant
Who are the top Kenny-Caffey Syndrome Type 2 Local Doctors?
Distinguished in Kenny-Caffey Syndrome Type 2
Dr. Ronald Lechan
Endocrinology
Distinguished in Kenny-Caffey Syndrome Type 2
Dr. Ronald Lechan
Endocrinology

Tufts Medical Center

800 Washington St, 
Boston, MA 
617-636-5689
Languages Spoken:
English
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Ronald Lechan is an Endocrinologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Lechan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kenny-Caffey Syndrome Type 2. His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Prolactinoma, Pena-Shokeir Syndrome Type 2, and Prader-Willi Syndrome.

James W. Shine
Experienced in Kenny-Caffey Syndrome Type 2
Dr. James W. Shine
Family Medicine
Experienced in Kenny-Caffey Syndrome Type 2
Dr. James W. Shine
Family Medicine

BHMA Inpatient Services- JCCH

1901 S Shady St, Ste A, 
Mountain City, TN 
423-727-1103
Languages Spoken:
English
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. Dr. Shine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kenny-Caffey Syndrome Type 2. His top areas of expertise are Osteoglophonic Dysplasia, Mulibrey Nanism, Wiedemann-Steiner Syndrome, and Dubowitz Syndrome.

 
 
 
 
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Dana Fletcher
Advanced in Kenny-Caffey Syndrome Type 2
Dr. Dana Fletcher
Endocrinology
Advanced in Kenny-Caffey Syndrome Type 2
Dr. Dana Fletcher
Endocrinology

Doctor's Approach Dermatology & Laser Center PC

2900 Hannah Blvd Ste 114, 
East Lansing, MI 
517-364-8080
Languages Spoken:
English
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Dana Fletcher is an Endocrinologist in East Lansing, Michigan. Dr. Fletcher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kenny-Caffey Syndrome Type 2. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Cornelia De Lange Syndrome, and Microcephalic Osteodysplastic Primordial Dwarfism Type 1 (MOPD1).

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