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Focus on the Physical Assessment of the Infant With Stickler Syndrome.

Authors :
Lansford, Michelle
Source :
Advances in Neonatal Care (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins); Dec2008, Vol. 8 Issue 6, p308-314, 7p, 2 Color Photographs, 1 Black and White Photograph, 3 Charts
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

The article reviews the physical findings on Stickler syndrome including differentiation between similar syndromes. A systematic review of physical findings is presented along with treatment options. It is noted that Stickler syndrome is an inherited autosomal dominant disease of the collagen due to the mutations in the genes that direct development of type II collagen.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15360903
Volume :
8
Issue :
6
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Advances in Neonatal Care (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
35902613
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/01.ANC.0000342763.64240.69