Ellis-Van+Creveld+Syndrome

Description: A rare genetic disorder characterized by short-limb dwarfism, polydactyly (additional fingers or toes), malformation of the bones of the wrist, dystrophy of the fingernails, partial hare-lip, cardiac malformation, and often prenatal eruption of the teeth.

Chromosome location: The chromosome is located in the short arm.

Treatment: The condition itself is not treatable, but specific complications can be treated.

Life Expectancy: If the patient survives infancy, you will live a normal life expectancy

Support Organizations: Ellis-van Creveld Syndrome Foundation

Muscle & Bone Disorders

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