Watson syndrome: A rare syndrome characterized by short stature, reduced intelligence, café au lait spots and narrowing of pulmonary valves. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Watson syndrome is available below.
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A syndrome characterized by the presence of PULMONARY STENOSIS, CAFE-AU-LAIT SPOTS, MENTAL RETARDATION and short stature caused by mutations in the NF1 gene (GENES, NEUROFIBROMATOSIS 1). - (Source - Diseases Database)
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