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What is the definition of Microcephaly Deafness Syndrome?

Microcephaly deafness syndrome, also known as microcephaly-deafness-intellectual disability syndrome, is a very rare inherited (genetic) disorder characterized by an abnormally small head (microcephaly), deafness, intellectual deficit, and abnormal facial characteristics, such as asymmetrical features.

What are the symptoms of Microcephaly Deafness Syndrome?

Symptoms of microcephaly deafness syndrome may include an abnormally small head (microcephaly); sensorineural deafness; intellectual deficit; and abnormal facial characteristics, such as asymmetrical features, protruding lower lip, off-set and/or low-set cup-shaped ears, abnormally small jaw, eye folds, drooping lower lip, and prominent area between the eyebrows; palate abnormalities, speech impairment, and short stature.

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What are the current treatments for Microcephaly Deafness Syndrome?

There is no cure for microcephaly deafness syndrome. Treatment consists of supportive care.

Who are the top Microcephaly Deafness Syndrome Local Doctors?

Experienced in Microcephaly Deafness Syndrome

Dr. Mark M. Stecker

Neurology

Experienced in Microcephaly Deafness Syndrome

Dr. Mark M. Stecker

Neurology

Fresno Community Hospital And Medical Center

2823 Fresno St,

Fresno, CA

(0.4 mi)

559-459-2438

Languages Spoken:

English

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Mark Stecker is a Neurologist in Fresno, California. Dr. Stecker and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Microcephaly Deafness Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Memory Loss, and Epilepsy.

Experienced in Microcephaly Deafness Syndrome

Dr. Ana C. Coll

Pediatrics | Cardiology | Pediatric Cardiology

Experienced in Microcephaly Deafness Syndrome

Dr. Ana C. Coll

Pediatrics | Cardiology | Pediatric Cardiology

Fresno Community Hospital And Medical Center

2823 Fresno St,

Fresno, CA

(0.4 mi)

559-459-2438

Languages Spoken:

English

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Ana Coll is a Pediatrics specialist and a Cardiologist in Fresno, California. Dr. Coll and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Microcephaly Deafness Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Truncus Arteriosus, Mitral Atresia, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), and Interrupted Aortic Arch.

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Experienced in Microcephaly Deafness Syndrome

Dr. James M. Ford

Oncology | Medical Genetics

Experienced in Microcephaly Deafness Syndrome

Dr. James M. Ford

Oncology | Medical Genetics

Stanford Health Care

300 Pasteur Dr,

Stanford, CA

(140.1 mi)

650-723-4000

Experience:

36+ years

Languages Spoken:

English

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James Ford is an Oncologist and a Medical Genetics provider in Stanford, California. Dr. Ford has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Microcephaly Deafness Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Prostate Cancer, and Familial Prostate Cancer.