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What is the definition of Marden-Walker Syndrome?
Marden-Walker syndrome (MWS) is a genetic condition affecting the connective tissue. Features may include distinctive facial features, a cleft or high-arched palate, a small or receding jaw (micrognathia), fixed bone joints (contractures or arthrogryposis), and growth delay. Other symptoms may include a mask-like face with a narrowing of the eye opening (blepharophimosis), low-set ears, failure to thrive, and a generalized slowing down of physical reactions, movements, and speech. The cause of MWS is unknown. A few individuals have been found to have a PIEZO2 gene that is not working correctly. It is likely inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern. This condition is diagnosed by a clinical exam and other medical tests.
What are the alternative names for Marden-Walker Syndrome?
  • Marden-Walker syndrome
  • Connective tissue disorder Marden Walker type
  • MWS
Who are the top Marden-Walker Syndrome Local Doctors?
Distinguished in Marden-Walker Syndrome
Millan S. Patel
Distinguished in Marden-Walker Syndrome
Millan S. Patel
Vancouver, BC, CA 

Millan Patel practices in Vancouver, Canada. Mr. Patel is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Marden-Walker Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Marden-Walker Syndrome, Blepharophimosis, Split Hand Foot Malformation, and Pena-Shokeir Syndrome Type 2.

Distinguished in Marden-Walker Syndrome
Mohammad M. Qattan-Al
Distinguished in Marden-Walker Syndrome
Mohammad M. Qattan-Al
Riyadh, SA 

Mohammad Qattan-Al practices in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Qattan-Al is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Marden-Walker Syndrome. Their top areas of expertise are Acheiropody, Preaxial Polydactyly Type 1, Polydactyly, Nerve Decompression, and Osteotomy.

 
 
 
 
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Distinguished in Marden-Walker Syndrome
Dr. Hans S. Kim
Internal Medicine
Distinguished in Marden-Walker Syndrome
Dr. Hans S. Kim
Internal Medicine

Harvard Medical Faculty Phys At Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr Inc

330 Brookline Ave, 
Boston, MA 
617-754-8612
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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 Marden-Walker Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Greig Cephalopolysyndactyly Syndrome, Hypertrichosis-Acromegaloid Facial Appearance Syndrome, Craniofacial-Deafness-Hand Syndrome, and Ascher 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