Tsukuhara syndrome
Overview
Tsukuhara syndrome: A very rare syndrome characterized mainly by a curved spine, premature fusion of skull bones and a small head.
Symptoms
The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Tsukuhara syndrome includes the 16 symptoms listed below: * Small head * Premature fusion of skull bones * Curved spine * Curved fifth finger * Webbed fingers * Short stature * Fused forearm bones * Premature birth * Flat upper lip groove * Mental retardation * Abnormal dermatoglyphics * Abnormal teeth positioning * Abnormal rib number * Delayed bone age * Epicanthic folds * Protruding chest Note that Tsukuhara syndrome symptoms usually refers to various symptoms known to a patient, but the phrase Tsukuhara syndrome signs may refer to those signs only noticable by a doctor.
Causes
Other Possible Causes of these Symptoms * Abnormal rib number * Curved fifth finger * Curved spine * Delayed bone age * Mental retardation * Premature birth * Premature fusion of skull bones * Short stature * Small head * Webbed fingers
Diagnosis
The signs and symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Tsukuhara syndrome. This medical information about signs and symptoms for Tsukuhara syndrome has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Tsukuhara syndrome signs or Tsukuhara syndrome symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Tsukuhara syndrome may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Tsukuhara syndrome symptoms.