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Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome


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Alternate Names : Rubinstein Syndrome

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Diagnosis & Tests

hypoplastic (underdeveloped) maxilla (bone in the midface), narrow palate, crowded teeth
an unsteady or stiff walking gait
eyes slant downward
low-set ears or malformed ears
drooping eyelid (ptosis)
cataract
coloboma (a defect in the iris of the eye)
cryptorchidism or other testicular problems
macrocephaly (excessively large head) or microcephaly (excessively small head)
skeletal (limb) abnormalities including the last segment of the other fingers/toes, appearing broad on x-rays or physical examination
thick and arched eyebrows with long eyelashes
narrow, small, or recessed mouth with crowded teeth
prominent or "beaked" nose
absent or extra kidney, and other problems with kidney or bladder
genetic or mutation testing, including deletion testing to see if the CREBBP gene is missing

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• Symptoms & Signs
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• Prognosis
• Complications
• Support Groups
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Review Date : 9/2/2003
Reviewed By : A.D.A.M. editorial. Previously reviewed by Douglas R. Stewart, M.D., Division of Medical Genetics, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network (2/6/2003).

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