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Stickler Syndrome, type I

Stickler Syndrome, type I: Introduction

Stickler Syndrome, type I: A rare genetic disorder characterized by joint problems, distinctive facial characteristics and eye and ear abnormalities. Type 1 is caused by a genetic defect on chromosome 12q13.11-q13.2. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Stickler Syndrome, type I is available below.

Symptoms of Stickler Syndrome, type I

• Flat face
• Depressed nasal bridge
• Prominent eyes
• Epicanthal folds
• Short nose
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Home Diagnostic Testing

Home medical testing related to Stickler Syndrome, type I:

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Stickler Syndrome, type I: Complications

Review possible medical complications related to Stickler Syndrome, type I:

• Arthritis
• Blindness
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Causes of Stickler Syndrome, type I

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Less Common Symptoms of Stickler Syndrome, type I

• Scoliosis
• Kyphosis
• Sunken chest
• Thoracic disk herniation
• Flat feet
• more symptoms...»

See full list of 10 occasional symptoms of Stickler Syndrome, type I

Stickler Syndrome, type I: Undiagnosed Conditions

Commonly undiagnosed diseases in related medical categories:

• Vision & Eye: serious diseases often undiagnosed:
  • Glaucoma -- Undiagnosed
  • Age-Related Macular Degeneration -- Undiagnosed
  • Cataract -- Undiagnosed
  • Diabetic Retinopathy -- Undiagnosed
  • more ...»
• more undiagnosed conditions...»

Misdiagnosis and Stickler Syndrome, type I

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Stickler Syndrome, type I: Research Doctors & Specialists

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• Bone, Joint and Orthopedic Specialists:
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  • Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
  • Rheumatology (Arthritis / Joint Pain)
• Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists:
  • Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat)
  • Pediatric Otolaryngology (Child Ear, Nose & Throat Specialist)
  • Otology / Neurotology (Ear/Hearing Specialists)
  • Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck
• Eye Health Specialists (Ophthalmology):
  • Ophthalmology (Eye Specialist)
• Arthritis & Joint Health Specialists (Rheumatology):
  • Rheumatology (Joint Health)
  • Pediatric Rheumatology (Child Joint Health)
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Evidence Based Medicine Research for Stickler Syndrome, type I

Medical research articles related to Stickler Syndrome, type I include:

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Stickler Syndrome, type I: Broader Related Topics

• Genetic conditions
• Joint conditions
• Musculoskeletal conditions
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Types of Stickler Syndrome, type I

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