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Pfeiffer syndrome is a rare genetic disorder, characterized by the premature fusion of certain bones of the skull (craniosynostosis), which affects the shape of the head and face. The syndrome includes abnormalities of the hands and feet, such as wide and deviated thumbs and big toes.
Jackson–Weiss syndrome ( JWS) is a genetic disorder characterized by foot abnormalities and the premature fusion of certain bones of the skull ( craniosynostosis ), which prevents further growth of the skull and affects the shape of the head and face. This genetic disorder can also sometimes cause intellectual disability and crossed eyes. [2]
1 in 4600 in the U.S. Anencephaly is the absence of a major portion of the brain, skull, and scalp that occurs during embryonic development. [1] It is a cephalic disorder that results from a neural tube defect that occurs when the rostral (head) end of the neural tube fails to close, usually between the 23rd and 26th day following conception. [2]
Holden is one of 1 in 100,000 children born with a genetic disorder called Pfeiffer syndrome. It is associated with more than 25 mutations on one of two fibroblast growth factor receptor genes.
Cardiocranial syndrome, Pfeiffer type is a rare multiple disorder syndrome characterized by congenital heart defects, sagittal craniosynostosis, and severe developmental delay. The condition has been reported in less than 10 patients worldwide. Signs and symptoms. Features of this condition include: Abnormal heart morphology
Michelle Pfeiffer, 65, shared an unrecognizable, no-makeup selfie with her puppy on Instagram this week.. The actress prides herself on using "clean" beauty products when she's not at photoshoots ...
Michelle Pfeiffer, 65, was absolutely radiant in her latest no-makeup Instagram selfie. The Ant Man star was nearly unrecognizable, and held up her adorable new puppy, Dot, in the frame.
Marfan syndrome ( MFS) is a multi-systemic genetic disorder that affects the connective tissue. [6] [7] [1] Those with the condition tend to be tall and thin, with long arms, legs, fingers, and toes. [1] They also typically have exceptionally flexible joints and abnormally curved spines. [1]
Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (/ ˌ f aɪ b r oʊ d ɪ ˈ s p l eɪ ʒ (i) ə ɒ ˈ s ɪ f ɪ k æ n z p r ə ˈ ɡ r ɛ s ɪ v ə /; abbr. FOP), also called Münchmeyer disease or formerly myositis ossificans progressiva, is an extremely rare connective tissue disease in which fibrous connective tissue such as muscle, tendons, and ligaments turn into bone tissue.
Pfeiffer’s ongoing series “Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse” confronts the often fleeting fame of top-level sports stars, in carefully-edited photographs.