Seizures-scoliosis-macrocephaly syndrome
Synonyms: SSM syndrome
Seizures-scoliosis-macrocephaly syndrome is a rare genetic neurometabolic disorder characterized by seizures macrocephaly delayed motor milestones moderate intellectual disability scoliosis with no exostoses muscular hypotonia present since birth as well as renal dysfunction. Coarse facial features (including hypertelorism and long hypoplastic philtrum) and bilateral cryptorchidism (in males) are also commonly reported. Additional manifestations include abnormal gastrointestinal motility (resulting in constipation diarrhea gastroesophageal reflux and dysphagia) gait disturbances strabismus and ventricular septal defects.
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