Acrodysostosis

Alternative names:

acrodysplasia; Arkless-Graham; Maroteaux-Malamut

Treatment:

There is no treatment or cure for this syndrome. The child should be followed by a medical professional, and referral to a geneticist (specialist in inherited diseases) may be recommended.

Expectations (prognosis):

Problems are relative to the degree of skeletal involvement and mental retardation.

Calling your health care provider:

Call if your child seems to be growing or developing slowly or abnormally or if you notice physical abnormalities in your infant.