Fryns macrocephaly: A rare syndrome characterized by a large head, seizures, spasticity, weakness and unusual facial appearance. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Fryns macrocephaly 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 Fryns macrocephaly as a "rare disease".
Source - Orphanet
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