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Zimmerman-Laband syndrome

Zimmerman-Laband syndrome: Introduction

Zimmerman-Laband syndrome: A rare inherited condition characterized by fibrosis of the gums and ear, nose, nail and finger abnormalities. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Zimmerman-Laband syndrome is available below.

Symptoms of Zimmerman-Laband syndrome

• Abdominal swelling
• Abdominal discomfort
• Gum pain
• Gum swelling
• Hepatomegaly
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Zimmerman-Laband syndrome: Related Patient Stories

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• Cold fingers & Nose
• fingernail deformed after finger injury
• Pointed ears/abnormal hole on ear
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• nose and ears driving me insane!!

Causes of Zimmerman-Laband syndrome

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Disease Topics Related To Zimmerman-Laband syndrome

Research the causes of these diseases that are similar to, or related to, Zimmerman-Laband syndrome:

• Autosomal dominanat congenital disorder
• Nail dysplasia
• Hypoplasia of the distal phalanges
• Mental retardation
• Hepatosplenomegaly
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Less Common Symptoms of Zimmerman-Laband syndrome

• Mental retardation
• more symptoms...»

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Misdiagnosis and Zimmerman-Laband syndrome

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Zimmerman-Laband syndrome: Research Doctors & Specialists

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• Bone, Joint and Orthopedic Specialists:
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • 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
• Arthritis & Joint Health Specialists (Rheumatology):
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Statistics for Zimmerman-Laband syndrome

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Zimmerman-Laband syndrome: Broader Related Topics

• Genetic conditions
• Oral conditions
• Nail conditions
• Joint conditions
• more types...»

Types of Zimmerman-Laband syndrome

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Definitions of Zimmerman-Laband syndrome:

Zimmerman-Laband syndrome is listed as a "rare disease" by the Office of Rare Diseases (ORD) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This means that Zimmerman-Laband syndrome, or a subtype of Zimmerman-Laband syndrome, affects less than 200,000 people in the US population.
Source - National Institutes of Health (NIH)

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

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