Occipital Horn Syndrome
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What is the definition of Occipital Horn Syndrome?

Occipital horn syndrome (OHS) is a genetic condition that affects the connective tissue, skeleton, and nervous system. They may include wedge-shaped calcium deposits at the base of the skull (occipital horns), loose skin and joints, and dysfunction of the nerves that regulate nonvoluntary body functions (dysautonomia). Other symptoms may include bladder diverticula, coarse hair, low muscle tone, and mild intellectual disability. This condition is a milder form of Menkes disease, which affects copper levels in the body. OHS is caused by genetic changes (DNA variants) in the ATP7A gene, and it is inherited in an x-linked recessive pattern. It can be diagnosed based on the symptoms, genetic testing, and other blood tests.

What are the alternative names for Occipital Horn Syndrome?

Occipital horn syndrome
Cutis laxa X-linked
EDS IX (formerly)
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, occipital horn type (formerly)
OHS

Who are the top Occipital Horn Syndrome Local Doctors?

Elite in Occipital Horn Syndrome

Dr. Stephen G. Kaler

Medical Genetics

Elite in Occipital Horn Syndrome

Dr. Stephen G. Kaler

Medical Genetics

5665 Venture Dr,

Dublin, OH

614-722-6200

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English, Japanese, Somali, Spanish

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Stephen Kaler is a Medical Genetics provider practicing medicine in Dublin, Ohio. Dr. Kaler is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Occipital Horn Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Occipital Horn Syndrome, Menkes Disease, Alpha Mannosidosis, and Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3 (MPS III, Sanfilippo Syndrome). Dr. Kaler is currently accepting new patients.

Experienced in Occipital Horn Syndrome

Dr. Anthony T. Mccormack

Family Medicine

Experienced in Occipital Horn Syndrome

Dr. Anthony T. Mccormack

Family Medicine

Advocate Memory Center

1875 Dempster St, Ste 520,

Park Ridge, IL

847-720-6464

Languages Spoken:

English

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Anthony Mccormack is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Mccormack is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Occipital Horn Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Mccormack is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

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Experienced in Occipital Horn Syndrome

Dr. Demet G. Yasar

Hematology

Experienced in Occipital Horn Syndrome

Dr. Demet G. Yasar

Hematology

Vince Lombardi Cancer Clinic

2845 Greenbrier Rd, Ste 250,

Green Bay, WI

920-288-4180

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English

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Demet Yasar is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Dr. Yasar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Occipital Horn Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). Dr. Yasar is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Hematology.