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What is the definition of Autosomal Recessive Primary Microcephaly?
Autosomal recessive primary microcephaly (often shortened to MCPH, which stands for "microcephaly primary hereditary") is a condition in which infants are born with a very small head and a small brain. Some people with MCPH have a narrow, sloping forehead; mild seizures; problems with attention or behavior; or short stature compared to others in their family. It normally does not affect any other major organ systems or cause other health problems. MCPH can result from changes in the ASPM gene (half of the cases) and at least other ten genes which are involved in early brain development and brain size. It is inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern.
What are the alternative names for Autosomal Recessive Primary Microcephaly?
  • Autosomal recessive primary microcephaly
  • MCPH
  • Microcephalia vera
  • Microcephaly vera
  • True microcephaly
Who are the top Autosomal Recessive Primary Microcephaly Local Doctors?
Experienced in Autosomal Recessive Primary Microcephaly
Dr. Kathleen A. Waite
Internal Medicine
Experienced in Autosomal Recessive Primary Microcephaly
Dr. Kathleen A. Waite
Internal Medicine

Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc

3475 Erwin Rd, 
Durham, NC 
 (108.1 mi)
919-684-8111
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English
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Kathleen Waite is an Internal Medicine provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Waite and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autosomal Recessive Primary Microcephaly. Her top areas of expertise are Microcephaly, Galloway-Mowat Syndrome, Microcephaly with Spastic Quadriplegia, and Autosomal Recessive Primary Microcephaly. Dr. Waite is currently accepting new patients.

Advanced in Autosomal Recessive Primary Microcephaly
Dr. Evelyn C. Kwok
Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
Advanced in Autosomal Recessive Primary Microcephaly
Dr. Evelyn C. Kwok
Geriatrics | Internal Medicine

Curana Health Of North Carolina PLLC

4692 Brownsboro Rd, 
Winston Salem, NC 
 (49.3 mi)
337-991-9276
Languages Spoken:
English
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Evelyn Kwok is a Geriatrics specialist and an Internal Medicine provider in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Kwok and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autosomal Recessive Primary Microcephaly. Her top areas of expertise are Microcephaly with Spastic Quadriplegia, Microcephaly, Galloway-Mowat Syndrome, and Autosomal Recessive Primary Microcephaly. Dr. Kwok is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Experienced in Autosomal Recessive Primary Microcephaly
Dr. Mohammad H. Baloch
Family Medicine
Experienced in Autosomal Recessive Primary Microcephaly
Dr. Mohammad H. Baloch
Family Medicine

Unc Physicians Network LLC

940 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, 
Chapel Hill, NC 
 (101.5 mi)
919-942-5123
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Mohammad Baloch is a Family Medicine provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Baloch and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Autosomal Recessive Primary Microcephaly. His top areas of expertise are Autism Spectrum Disorder, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Baloch is currently accepting new patients.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center