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Waardenburg Syndrome
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Complications
- hearing loss
- self esteem or other problems related to cosmetic appearance
- constipation may be severe requiring part of large bowel to be removed
- slight increased risk for muscle tumor called rhabdomyosarcoma
- slight decreased intellectual functioning (possible, unusual)
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Review Date : 8/6/2003
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.
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