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What is the definition of Microcephaly Deafness Syndrome?

Microcephaly deafness syndrome, also known as microcephaly-deafness-intellectual disability syndrome, is a very rare inherited (genetic) disorder characterized by an abnormally small head (microcephaly), deafness, intellectual deficit, and abnormal facial characteristics, such as asymmetrical features.

What are the symptoms of Microcephaly Deafness Syndrome?

Symptoms of microcephaly deafness syndrome may include an abnormally small head (microcephaly); sensorineural deafness; intellectual deficit; and abnormal facial characteristics, such as asymmetrical features, protruding lower lip, off-set and/or low-set cup-shaped ears, abnormally small jaw, eye folds, drooping lower lip, and prominent area between the eyebrows; palate abnormalities, speech impairment, and short stature.

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What are the current treatments for Microcephaly Deafness Syndrome?

There is no cure for microcephaly deafness syndrome. Treatment consists of supportive care.

Who are the top Microcephaly Deafness Syndrome Local Doctors?

Advanced in Microcephaly Deafness Syndrome

Dr. Alvaro H. Russi

Pediatrics

Advanced in Microcephaly Deafness Syndrome

Dr. Alvaro H. Russi

Pediatrics

ETSU Physicians & Associates- Pediatrics

325 N State Of Franklin Rd,

Johnson City, TN

423-439-7320

Languages Spoken:

English

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. Dr. Russi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Microcephaly Deafness Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Increased Head Circumference, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Chromosome 8p Deletion, and Chromosome 6q Duplication.

Experienced in Microcephaly Deafness Syndrome

Dr. Philip L. Goolsby

Family Medicine

Experienced in Microcephaly Deafness Syndrome

Dr. Philip L. Goolsby

Family Medicine

Aurora Family Medicine

1565 Allouez Ave,

Green Bay, WI

920-468-2400

Experience:

44+ years

Languages Spoken:

English

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Philip Goolsby is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Dr. Goolsby has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Microcephaly Deafness Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Schnitzler Syndrome, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Movement Disorders, and Parkinson's Disease.

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Experienced in Microcephaly Deafness Syndrome

Dr. David S. Stolp

Family Medicine

Experienced in Microcephaly Deafness Syndrome

Dr. David S. Stolp

Family Medicine

Aurora Family Medicine

2424 S 90th St, Ste 200,

West Allis, WI

414-328-8777

Languages Spoken:

English

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David Stolp is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in West Allis, Wisconsin. Dr. Stolp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Microcephaly Deafness Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Nijmegen Breakage Syndrome, Ruvalcaba Syndrome, and Ohdo Syndrome, Say-Barber-Biesecker-Young-Simpson Variant.