About Marfanoid Habitus-Inguinal Hernia-Advanced Bone Age Syndrome
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Summary
Marfanoid habitus-inguinal hernia-advanced bone age syndrome is a very rare developmental defect with connective tissue involvement disorder characterized by tall stature, inguinal hernia, facial dysmorphism (including a long, triangular face, prominent forehead, telecanthus, downslanting palpebral fissures, bilateral ptosis, everted lower eyelids, large ears, long nose, full, everted vermilions, narrow and high arched palate, dental crowding), and radiologic evidence of advanced bone age. Additional manifestations include hyperextensible joints, long digits, mild muscle weakness, myopia, and foot deformities (i.e. hallux valgus, talipes equinovarus).
Causes
What Causes This Disease?
Genetic Mutations: Marfanoid habitus-inguinal hernia-advanced bone age syndrome is caused by genetic mutations, also known as pathogenic variants. Genetic mutations can be hereditary, when parents pass them down to their children, or they may occur randomly when cells are dividing. Genetic mutations may also result from contracted viruses, environmental factors, such as UV radiation from sunlight exposure, or a combination of any of these.
If you suspect you may have this disease, you may want to start collecting your family health history. Information such as other family members who have had similar symptoms, when their/your symptoms first appeared, or exposures to any potential disease-causing environmental factors should be discussed with your medical team.