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• Opitz-Kaveggia Syndrome

• None

FG Syndrome is an uncommon hereditary disorder that affects males. The presence and severity of symptoms vary from patient to patient. Some females may have certain physical characteristics related to FG Syndrome because they are "carriers" of the trait, but they are not affected by the disorder itself.

Males with FG Syndrome may have mental retardation, an absence of an anal opening (imperforate anus) or an abnormally placed anus, constipation, diminished muscle tone (hypotonia), a large head and certain other physical characteristics. Deafness may be present in some patients. Individuals with FG Syndrome seem to have a specific personality type and are often friendly, outgoing, and hyperactive with a short attention span.

FG Syndrome Support Group
66 Ford Road
Dagenham
Essex, RM 10 9JR
United Kingdom

Opitz, John M., M.D.
Division of Medical Genetics
2C 412 SOM
50 North Medical Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84132
Tel: (801)581-8943
Fax: (801)585-7252
Email: john.opitz@hsc.utah.edu

FG Syndrome Family Alliance
946 NW Circle Blvd 290
Corvallis, OR 97330
Tel: (617)577-9050
Email: info@fg-syndrome.org
Internet: http://www.fg-syndrome.org

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Last Updated:  8/7/2007
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