Aniridia -- ptosis -- mental retardation -- obesity, familial: A rare familial disorder characterized by eye abnormalities, mental retardation and obesity. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Aniridia -- ptosis -- mental retardation -- obesity, familial is available below.
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