Jackson-Weiss syndrome
Synonyms: Craniosynostosis-midfacial hypoplasia-foot abnormalities syndrome | JWS
Jackson-Weiss syndrome (JWS) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by foot malformations (tarsal and metatarsal fusions; short broad medially deviated great toes) and in some patients craniosynostosis with facial anomalies. Hands are normal in affected patients.
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Orphadata: Free access data from Orphanet. © INSERM 1999. Available on http: //www.orphadata.org. Data version October 2023.
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