Waaler Aarskog syndrome
Overview
Waaler Aarskog syndrome: A rare syndrome characterized mainly by hydrocephaly and upwardly displaced shoulder blade (Sprengel anomaly).
Symptoms
Rib abnormalities Vertebral abnormalities Mental retardation Anteverted nares Broad nose
Causes
Acro-pectoro-renal field defect - rib abnormalities Axial mesodermal dysplasia spectrum - rib abnormalities Caudal appendage - deafness - rib abnormalities Cerebrocostomandibular Syndrome - rib abnormalities Chromosome 8p mosaic tetrasomy - rib abnormalities
Diagnosis
The phrase "signs of Waaler Aarskog syndrome" should, strictly speaking, refer only to those signs and symptoms of Waaler Aarskog syndrome that are not readily apparent to the patient. The word "symptoms of Waaler Aarskog syndrome" is the more general meaning; see symptoms of Waaler Aarskog syndrome. The signs and symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Waaler Aarskog syndrome. This medical information about signs and symptoms for Waaler Aarskog syndrome has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Waaler Aarskog syndrome signs or Waaler Aarskog syndrome symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Waaler Aarskog 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 Waaler Aarskog syndrome symptoms.