Cohen Hayden syndrome
Overview
Cohen-Hayden syndrome: A very rare syndrome characterized mainly by mental retardation, eye defect and various growth abnormalities of the bone, skin and head.
Symptoms
* Detached retina * Protruding jaw * Cataract * Different colored eyes * Large head
Causes
* The syndrome occurs sporadically in healthy families. * Routine cytogenetic studies have not consistently revealed chromosomal aberrations. * The concept of a somatic mutation that affects the production or regulation of tissue growth factors or their receptors could explain the sporadic occurrence, the random distribution of overgrowth, and the wide range of findings within the phenotype.
Diagnosis
These home medical tests may be relevant to Cohen-Hayden syndrome: * Home Allergy Tests o Home Mold Tests o Home Food Intolerance Tests o Home Radon Tests o Home Lung Function Tests