Akesson syndrome

Synonyms

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Overview

A very rare syndrome characterized by excessive skin folds and furrows on the scalp, mental retardation the failure of the thyroid to develop.

Symptoms

  • Mental retardation
  • Excessive skin folds on scalp
  • Excessive skin furrows on scalp
  • Scoliosis
  • Short stature
  • Seizures
  • Restricted joint mobility
  • Small head
  • Increased muscle tone
  • Spasticity
  • Shagreen patch
  • Weak eye muscles

Resources

  • NIH