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Lacrimo-auriculo-dento-digital (LADD) syndrome is a genetic disorder that mainly affects the eyes, ears, mouth, and hands. LADD syndrome is characterized by defects in the tear-producing lacrimal system (lacrimo-), ear problems (auriculo-), dental abnormalities (dento-), and deformities of the fingers (digital).
Mutations in the FGFR2, FGFR3, or FGF10 gene can cause LADD syndrome.
LADD syndrome appears to be a rare condition; at least 60 cases have been described in the scientific literature.
This condition is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern, which means a mutation in one copy of the FGFR2, FGFR3, or FGF10 gene in each cell is sufficient to cause the disorder.
Matthias Griese practices practicing medicine in Munich, Germany. Mr. Griese is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Lacrimo-Auriculo-Dento-Digital Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis, Lacrimo-Auriculo-Dento-Digital Syndrome, Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Lung Transplant.
Katharina Schutz practices practicing medicine in Hannover, Germany. Ms. Schutz is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Lacrimo-Auriculo-Dento-Digital Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lacrimo-Auriculo-Dento-Digital Syndrome, Cystic Fibrosis, Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis, Infantile Pneumothorax, and Lung Transplant.
Christina Rapp practices practicing medicine in Munich, Germany. Ms. Rapp is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Lacrimo-Auriculo-Dento-Digital Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lacrimo-Auriculo-Dento-Digital Syndrome, Cholesterol Pneumonia, Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis, and Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
Published Date: June 01, 2013
Published By: National Institutes of Health