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Marshall-Smith syndrome: further delineation.
C C Yoder1, T Wiswell, J D Cornish
1Department of Pediatrics, Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Tex.
Southern Medical Journal
|October 1, 1988
Summary
Marshall-Smith syndrome is a rare condition causing rapid bone aging and infant death. Early airway evaluation and multidisciplinary therapy may improve outcomes and aid research.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric genetics
- Rare disease research
- Clinical case reporting
Background:
- Marshall-Smith syndrome (MSS) is a severe genetic disorder.
- Characterized by accelerated bone maturation, dysmorphic features, respiratory compromise, failure to thrive, neurodevelopmental abnormalities, and early infant death.
- Prognosis has historically been poor.