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Pectus excavatum
 
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Multiple lentigines syndrome

Alternative names:

leopard syndrome

Treatment:

Treatment is directed toward the correctable problems. The degree of hearing loss must be determined and appropriate hearing aids supplied. Intervention at the expected time of puberty may be necessary in order precipitate the normal changes of puberty.

Expectations (prognosis):

People should do well with proper attention to their specific problems.

Complications:

Complications are variable:

Calling your health care provider:

Call your health care provider if there are symptoms of this disorder.

Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you have a family history of this disorder and plan to have children.


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