Hallermann-Streiff syndrome

The Hallermann-Streiff syndrome (also known as the François Dyscephalic Syndrome, Hallermann-Streiff-François syndrome, Oculomandibulodyscephaly with hypotrichosis and the Oculomandibulofacial Syndrome) is a disorderthat effects the body's stature, headstructure and hairgrowth. Patients with this syndromeare shorter than the average person and may not develop hair in many places, including in the facial, legand pubicareas. Many patients also have problems with teethgrowing enough or only develop one set of teeth in their lifetime. Eyeproblems may include clouded or reduced eye size.

There are less than 200 people with that syndrome worldwide. An organisation supporting people with the Hallermann Streiff Syndrome is the Germany based "Schattenkinder e.V."

External links

• Who Named It? — Hallermann-Streiff-François syndrome
• Jablonski's Syndrome Database
• Germany based Schattenkinder e.V.

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