Hirschsprung -- microcephaly -- cleft palate: A rare disorder characterized by the association of Hirschsprung megacolon, a small head and a cleft palate. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Hirschsprung -- microcephaly -- cleft palate is available below.
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