Marden Walker Syndrome

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Synonyms

Connective Tissue Disorder, Marden-Walker Type
MWS

Disorder Subdivisions

None

General Discussion

Marden-Walker syndrome is a rare connective tissue disorder that is inherited as an autosomal recessive trait. Patients with this disorder typically have a distinct facial expression, a cleft or high-arched palate, small or receding jaw (micrognathia), bone joints in a fixed position, growth delay and limited control of muscle movement. Marden-Walker syndrome affects males more often than females.

Resources

National Home of Your Own Alliance
P.O. Box 239
New Haven
KY
40051
Tel: (502)549-3028
Fax: (270)325-3091
stearnsa@bardstown.com
http://www.mardenwalker.org

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Last Updated: 5/28/2008
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Last Updated: May 28, 2008

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