Yunis-Varon Syndrome
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What is the definition of Yunis-Varon Syndrome?

Yunis-Varon syndrome is a rare condition that affects many different parts of the body. Signs and symptoms may include underdeveloped or absent collarbones (clavicles); large fontanelles; characteristic facial features; hypotonia (reduced muscle tone) and/or abnormalities of the fingers and toes. Affected people may also experience feeding difficulties, breathing problems, brain malformations, heart defects, skeletal abnormalities, developmental delay, and/or intellectual disability. Yunis-Varon syndrome is caused by changes in the FIG4 gene and is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner.

What are the alternative names for Yunis-Varon Syndrome?

Yunis-Varon syndrome
Cleidocranial dysplasia, micrognathia, absent thumbs, & distal aphalangia
Yunis Varon syndrome
Yunis-Varón syndrome

Who are the top Yunis-Varon Syndrome Local Doctors?

Experienced in Yunis-Varon Syndrome

Dr. Jonathan A. Braue

Dermatology

Experienced in Yunis-Varon Syndrome

Dr. Jonathan A. Braue

Dermatology

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Indian River Health Services Inc

3555 10th Ct, Suite 200a,

Vero Beach, FL

772-563-4673

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Jonathan Braue is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Vero Beach, Florida. Dr. Braue is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Yunis-Varon Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 56 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sunburn, Actinic Keratosis, Warts, and Seborrheic Keratosis. Dr. Braue is board certified in American Board Of Dermatology, 2019. Dr. Braue is currently accepting new patients.

Experienced in Yunis-Varon Syndrome

Dr. Alan B. Chelius

Family Medicine

Experienced in Yunis-Varon Syndrome

Dr. Alan B. Chelius

Family Medicine

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Reading Hospital

420 South 5th Avenue,

West Reading, PA

484-628-8000

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Alan Chelius is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in West Reading, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chelius is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Yunis-Varon Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Infant Hyperglycemia. Dr. Chelius is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

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Experienced in Yunis-Varon Syndrome

Dr. Samantha N. Kiefer

Family Medicine

Experienced in Yunis-Varon Syndrome

Dr. Samantha N. Kiefer

Family Medicine

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University Hospitals Coordinated Care

3605 Warrensville Center Rd,

Beachwood, OH

440-599-7466

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Samantha Kiefer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Beachwood, Ohio. Dr. Kiefer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Yunis-Varon Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Kiefer is currently accepting new patients.