Aarskog syndrome

Alternative names:

Aarskog-Scott syndrome; hypertelorism disorder

Definition:

An inherited disease characterized by short stature, facial abnormalities, and genital abnormalities.

Causes, incidence, and risk factors:

Aarskog syndrome is thought to be either an autosomal recessive or semi-dominant inherited disorder. It is carried on the X chromosome. This disorder affects mainly males, although females may carry some of the features.