Russell-SIlver Syndrome, also known as Silver Syndrome is a genetic disorder that is present from birth. The cause for most cases is unknown to health care professionals but about 7-10% of people with this disorder have a genetic defect called the maternal uniparental disomy (UPD). This defect is in the chromosome 7 and there usually isn't a family history of the syndrome.
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Spot Symptoms of Russell-Silver Syndrome
1. When a child is born, the first signs can include low birth weight and a distinct difference in the length of limbs on each side of the body.
2. As the child develops, you may notice slower than average growth, short arms and legs and shorter height in general.
3. Facial features include a normal head width, but the forehead is considerably wider than the chin, making the face appear triangular.
4. The fingers and toes can also be affected. The pinkies may curve inward toward the ring finger and all fingers and toes are stubbier than average.
5. Note the appearance of coffee colored marks on the skin.
6. Internally, patients often have various kidney disorders, acid reflux, delayed bone aging and difficulty swallowing.
7. Mentally, some patients have slower than average learning capacity.
8. If you believe your child has Russell-Silver Syndrome, the doctor will do blood sugar, growth, bone and chromosome testing along with normal physical examination.
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