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Acromegaloid facies -- hypertrichosis

Acromegaloid facies -- hypertrichosis: Introduction

Acromegaloid facies -- hypertrichosis: A very rare genetic disorder characterized by thick lips and gums, thick upper eyelids, large hands and occasionally mental deficiency. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Acromegaloid facies -- hypertrichosis is available below.

Symptoms of Acromegaloid facies -- hypertrichosis

• Excess hair at birth - progressive during the first decades of life
• Coarse facial appearance - starts in childhood
• Thickening of hands - starts in childhood
• Large hands
• Enlarged gums
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Causes of Acromegaloid facies -- hypertrichosis

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Misdiagnosis and Acromegaloid facies -- hypertrichosis

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Acromegaloid facies -- hypertrichosis: Research Doctors & Specialists

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Acromegaloid facies -- hypertrichosis: Broader Related Topics

• Hair conditions
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Definitions of Acromegaloid facies -- hypertrichosis:

Ophanet, a consortium of European partners, currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000. They list Acromegaloid facies -- hypertrichosis as a "rare disease".
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