Global developmental delay-alopecia-macrocephaly-facial dysmorphism-structural brain anomalies syndrome

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Global developmental delay-alopecia-macrocephaly-facial dysmorphism-structural brain anomalies syndrome

Synonyms: Bachmann-Bupp syndrome | Ornithine decarboxylase deficiency

A rare disorder of ornithine metabolism characterized by global developmental delay alopecia macrocephaly and dysmorphic facial features (including high and broad forehead hypertelorism ptosis blepharophimosis downslanting palpebral fissures deep-set eyes large ears and retrognathia or high arched palate). Additional reported manifestations are sensorineural hearing loss spasticity hypotonia hypoplastic nails cryptorchidism and clinodactyly among others. Brain imaging may show white matter abnormalities periventricular cysts enlarged lateral ventricles or prominent perivascular spaces.

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Mississippi Metabolics Foundation

Our mission at Mississippi Metabolics Foundation (MMF) is to advocate, educate, and support families in MS affected by genetic metabolic disorders/inborn errors of metabolism (IEM's). MMF promotes initiatives and further advancements in legislation, education, research, clinical trials, studies, therapies, targeted treatments, and eventual cures for IEM’s and all rare diseases.

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