Synonyms: WABS
A rare genetic multiple congenital anomalies/dysmorphic syndrome characterized by pre- and postnatal growth restriction microcephaly mild to severe intellectual disability sensorineural hearing loss with cochlear abnormalities and facial dysmorphism (with small and elongated face bifrontal narrowing epicanthus short nose small nares dysplastic ears and short neck). Additional variable features include limb malformations cardiac anomalies abnormal skin pigmentation and recurrent infections among others.
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Advocacy Organizations
Cache DNA
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Uganda Alliance of Patients Organization
Supporting patients to access quality, safe and patient-centered healthcare services.
warsaw breakage syndrome foundation
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