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Leslie Biesecker is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Biesecker is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proteus-Like Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Proteus Syndrome, Proteus-Like Syndrome, Acromicric Dysplasia, and Lenz Microphthalmia Syndrome.
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. Dr. Russi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proteus-Like Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 125 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Increased Head Circumference, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Chromosome 8p Deletion, and Chromosome 6q Duplication. Dr. Russi is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics and American Board Of Medical Genetics.
Erica Fernandes is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Fernandes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proteus-Like Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 153 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Microcephaly, Chromosome 13q Deletion, Hennekam Syndrome, and Acrodermatitis Enteropathica.
Background: Proteus syndrome is a rare overgrowth disorder. Most people begin to have symptoms between 6 months and 2 years of age. There are very few living adults with this disease. There is also no known treatment for it. Researchers want to see if a new drug can slow down or stop overgrowth in people with Proteus syndrome.
Summary: This study will examine rare congenital disorders that involve malformations and abnormal growth. It will focus on patients with Proteus syndrome, whose physical features are characterized by overgrowth, benign tumors of fatty tissue or blood vessels, asymmetric arms or legs, and large feet with very thick soles. The study will explore the genetic and biochemical cause and course of the disease, t...
Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center