Aarskog Syndrome Causes, Aarskog Syndrome Effects, Aarskog Syndrome Symptoms, Aarskog Syndrome Diagnosis, Aarskog Syndrome Prognosis & Treatments

Today Quote

" Lack of activity destroys the good condition of every human being, while movement and methodical physical exercise save it and preserve it. "
Plato

Ask An Expert

Our Community

Popular Flu

Today's Poll

Are you worried about swine flu outbreak in India?

	Yes
	No
	Not Sure

Login Form

Aarskog Syndrome

Definition

Q. What is Aarskog Syndrome?
Ans. Aarskog syndrome is an inherited disease that affects a person's height, muscles, skeleton, genitals, and appearance of the face. Inherited means that it is passed down through families.

Symptoms

Symptoms of Aarskog Syndrome

Belly button that sticks out
Bulge in the groin or scrotum (inguinal hernia)
Delayed sexual maturation
Delayed teeth
Downward palpebral slant to eyes
Hairline with a "Widow's Peak"
Mildly sunken chest (Pectus Excavatum)
Mild to moderate mental problems
Mild to moderate short stature which may not be obvious until the Child is 1 - 3 years old
Poorly developed midportion of the face
Rounded Face
"Shawl" scrotum, testicles that have not come down (undescended)
Short fingers and toes with mild webbing
Single crease in palm of hand
Small, broad hands and feet with short fingers and curved-in 5th finger
Small nose with nostrils tipped forward
Top portion of the ear folded over slightly
Wide groove above the upper lip, crease below the lower lip
Wide-set eyes with droopy eyelids

Causes

Causes of Aarskog Syndrome
Aarskog syndrome is a genetic disorder. It affects mainly males, but females may have a milder form. The condition is caused by changes (mutations) in a gene called "faciogenital dysplasia" (FGDY1).

Treatment

Treatment of Aarskog Syndrome
Moving the teeth (orthodontic treatment) may be done for some of the abnormal facial features.

Prevention from Aarskog Syndrome
Moving the teeth (orthodontic treatment) may be done for some of the abnormal facial features.

Possible Complications

Cystic Changes in the Brain
Difficulty Growing in the First Year of Life
Poorly Aligned Teeth
Seizures
Undescended Testicle

Find Diseases Alphabetically