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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?
John Novak
Experienced in Marden-Walker Syndrome
Dr. John Novak
Internal Medicine
Experienced in Marden-Walker 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 Marden-Walker Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Lymphangitis.

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

Healthcare Associates

330 Brookline Avenue, East Shapiro 6, 
Boston, MA 
617-754-9600
Languages Spoken:
English
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Offers Telehealth

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 Pfeiffer Syndrome, Orofaciodigital Syndrome 1, Goldenhar Disease, and Carpenter Syndrome.

 
 
 
 
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Amy Grace
Experienced in Marden-Walker Syndrome
Dr. Amy Grace
Family Medicine
Experienced in Marden-Walker 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 Marden-Walker Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), and Familial Hypertension.

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