Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome is a genetic disorder that is caused due to deletion of a part of the chromosome 4. It is characterized by several distinctive symptoms such as a unique and unusual facial appearance, intellectual disability, extreme developmental delays, seizures and several other forms of congenital defects. Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome tends to occur in approximately 1… Continue reading Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome
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Waardenburg Syndrome
Waardenburg Syndrome is a genetic disorder that is characterized by deafness in the affected individuals and the presence of pale hair, skin and eye color. It generally tends to run in families and may be passed on from one generation to another. Waardenburg Syndrome is thought to account for nearly 2 to 3 percent of… Continue reading Waardenburg Syndrome
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome – Pictures, Characteristics, Effects, Facts
Majority of developmental and physical birth defects reported in US are because of pregnant women consuming alcohol. It has been estimated that every 760 child born in United States, 1 child is born with Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS). Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is a condition that is caused due to alcohol abuse during pregnancy. The condition… Continue reading Fetal Alcohol Syndrome – Pictures, Characteristics, Effects, Facts