Noonan Syndrome Genetic Disorders Conditions and Diseases
Noonan Syndrome Genetic Disorders Conditions and Diseases
A cardiofacial syndrome with a variable phenotype, which may change with age, many characteristics of which overlap those of the Turner syndrome. Short stature and mild mental retardation are the main features of this syndrome. Webbed neck, heart defects, chest deformities, characteristic facial features, and other abnormalities, and occasional hyperpyrexia may be associated. Cardiofaciocutaneous and Noonan syndromes are sometimes considered the same entity.
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MedlinePlus: Noonan Syndrome - Includes the alternate names, a summary and a list of major features for Noonan syndrome.
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NORD - Noonan Syndrome - Offers the synonyms, a general discussion and further resources.
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eMedicine - Noonan Syndrome : Article by Jennifer Ibrahim, MD - Thorough summary of history, diagnosis, and treatment.
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Noonan Syndrome - by Michelle Ellis - Account of her life with the disorder.
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The Noonan Syndrome Support Group - Information about this organization as well the disease itself. Offers news, events, a survey, a newsletter and further resources.
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Birth Defects Foundation: Noonan Syndrome - History of the Foundation's involvement with Noonan's. Printable booklet and newsletter.
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Noonan Syndrome - Story of 6-year-old Becky, with factsheet and resources.
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The CaF Directory - A description of Noonan syndrome, its inheritance patterns and pre-natal diagnosing.
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