Costello Syndrome Genetic Disorders Conditions and Diseases

Costello Syndrome Genetic Disorders Conditions and Diseases

Costello Syndrome is an extremely rare disorder characterized by growth delay after birth (postnatal), leading to short stature; excessive, redundant loose skin on the neck, palms of the hands, fingers, and soles of the feet; development of benign (non-cancerous) growths (papillomata) around the mouth (perioral) and nostrils (nares); mental retardation; and/or characteristic facial appearance.

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Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man: Costello Syndrome - References, gene map, and clinical synopsis.
Costello Kids - Official site of the International Costello Syndrome Support Group. Includes medical information, photographs and videos, therapy ideas, news, and links.

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