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Orofaciodigital syndrome, type 3

Orofaciodigital syndrome, type 3: Introduction

Orofaciodigital syndrome, type 3: A rare genetic disorder characterized by oral frenula, oral clefts, underdeveloped nose flaps and finger, teeth and eye abnormalities. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Orofaciodigital syndrome, type 3 is available below.

Symptoms of Orofaciodigital syndrome, type 3

• Extra little fingers
• Extra little toes
• Excess mouth frenuli
• Enlarged mouth frenuli
• Multiple mouth frenuli
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Treatments for Orofaciodigital syndrome, type 3

• Treatment varies depending on the type and severity of symptom that develop:
• Surgery may be needed to correct defects or abnormalities e.g. cleft lip
• Access to programs and services as required e.g. physical therapy, speech therapy, educational support, social, vocational and medical services
• Various symptomatic and supportive measures as required
• Genetic counseling and joining a support group is recommended
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Wrongly Diagnosed with Orofaciodigital syndrome, type 3?

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Orofaciodigital syndrome, type 3: Complications

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Causes of Orofaciodigital syndrome, type 3

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Orofaciodigital syndrome, type 3: Undiagnosed Conditions

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Misdiagnosis and Orofaciodigital syndrome, type 3

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Orofaciodigital syndrome, type 3: Research Doctors & Specialists

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• Muscle and Orthopedic Specialists:
  • Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
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  • Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat)
  • Pediatric Otolaryngology (Child Ear, Nose & Throat Specialist)
  • Otology / Neurotology (Ear/Hearing Specialists)
  • Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck
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Prognosis for Orofaciodigital syndrome, type 3

Prognosis for Orofaciodigital syndrome, type 3: The prognosis varies depending on the type and severity of symptoms that develop. Prompt diagnosis and appropriate treatment can improve prognosis and quality of life.

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Statistics for Orofaciodigital syndrome, type 3

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Orofaciodigital syndrome, type 3: Broader Related Topics

• Eye and vision conditions
• Head conditions
• Oral conditions
• Bone or skeletal conditions
• Musculoskeletal conditions
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Types of Orofaciodigital syndrome, type 3

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Definitions of Orofaciodigital syndrome, type 3:

A syndrome of eye abnormalities, lobulated hamartomatous tongue, dental abnormalities, bifid uvula, postaxial hexadactyly, pectus excavatum, short sternum, kyphosis, mental retardation, and ceaseless ("see-saw") winking of the eyelids occurring in one of the two sisters in the original report. - (Source - Diseases Database)

Ophanet, a consortium of European partners, currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000. They list Orofaciodigital syndrome, type 3 as a "rare disease".
Source - Orphanet

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