Aniridia ptosis mental retardation obesity familial type: 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 type is available below.
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Ophanet, a consortium of European partners,
currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000.
They list Aniridia ptosis mental retardation obesity familial type as a "rare disease".
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