What causes 3M syndrome?

What causes 3M syndrome?

3M syndrome is caused by genetic changes in one of three genes: CUL7, OBSL1, and CCDC8. It is inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern. Diagnosis is based on the presence of clinical features. Genetic testing can confirm the diagnosis and identify the specific gene involved.

What is 3M syndrome?

Summary. Three M syndrome is an extremely rare genetic disorder characterized by low birth weight, short stature (dwarfism), characteristic abnormalities of the head and facial (craniofacial) area, distinctive skeletal malformations, and/or other physical abnormalities.

What syndrome causes small stature?

Many disorders can cause short stature, including achondroplasia, hormone deficiency, delayed puberty, Cushing’s disease, malnutrition, malabsorption disorders, such as celiac disease, and others. A child must be examined by a health care provider if short stature is suspected or present.

What is Sensenbrenner syndrome?

Sensenbrenner syndrome, also known as cranioectodermal dysplasia, is a rare multiple anomaly syndrome with distinctive craniofacial appearance, skeletal, ectodermal, connective tissue, renal, and liver anomalies.

How long do you live with aarskog Scott syndrome?

Aarskog–Scott syndrome

What is aarskog Scotts syndrome?

Aarskog syndrome is a rare genetic condition characterized by short stature and multiple facial, limb and genital abnormalities. Additionally, some types of cognitive disorders may occasionally be present. Up to now, the FGD1 gene on the X chromosome is the only gene known to be associated with Aarskog syndrome.

What is a weaver syndrome?

Weaver Syndrome (WS) is a genetic condition which causes fast growth. Children usually start having symptoms before birth (prenatal onset). The primary symptom is growth and bone development (maturation) that occurs faster than usual, so affected individuals are taller than average.