Neuroectodermal endocrine syndrome

Overview

Neuroectodermal endocrine syndrome: A very rare syndrome characterized mainly by hormonal, hair, skin and brain abnormalities.

Symptoms

The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Neuroectodermal endocrine syndrome includes the 16 symptoms listed below: * Low growth hormone levels * Delayed puberty * Type II diabetes mellitus * Mild mental retardation * Sensorineural deafness * Alopecia * Distinctive facial features * Brittle hair * Reduced body hair * Delayed bone age * Large hand * Scaly skin * Red blood cell disorders * Round face * Short stature * Sparse hair

Causes

* Brittle hair * Delayed bone age * Delayed puberty * Mild mental retardation * Reduced body hair * Round face * Scaly skin * Sensorineural deafness * Short stature * Sparse hair