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Cerebrocostomandibular Syndrome

Synonyms of Cerebrocostomandibular Syndrome

CCMS
CCM Syndrome
Rib Gap Defects with Micrognathia

Disorder Subdivisions

General Discussion
Cerebrocostomandibular syndrome is an extremely rare inherited disorder characterized by an abnormally small jaw (micrognathia), malformations of the roof of the mouth (palate), improper positioning of the tongue (glossoptosis), and abnormal development of the ribs (rib dysplasia). In most cases, such abnormalities contribute to respiratory problems (insufficiency) during early infancy. Although some affected individuals have normal intelligence, others exhibit moderate to severe mental retardation. Although research suggests that cerebrocostomandibular syndrome is usually inherited as an autosomal recessive genetic trait, some cases have also been documented in the medical literature that suggest autosomal dominant inheritance.

Organizations related to Cerebrocostomandibular Syndrome

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
10801 Rockville Pike
Rockville MD 20852
Phone #: 800-321-2742
800 #: 800-321-2742
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.asha.org
CCMS Support Group
63 Stirrup Way
Burlington NJ 08016
Phone #: 609-239-7831
800 #: --
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: N/A
Campbell, Robert, M.D.
Santa Rosa Children's Hospital
San Antonio TX 78207
Phone #: 210-704-2988
800 #: --
e-mail: N/A
Home page: N/A
Cleft Palate Foundation
1504 East Franklin Street
Chapel Hill NC 27514-2820
Phone #: 919-933-9044
800 #: 800-242-5338
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.cleftline.org
NIH/Nat'l Institute on Deafness & Other Communication Disorders Information Clearinghouse
1 Communication Ave
Bethesda MD 20892-3456
Phone #: 301-402-0900
800 #: 800-241-1044
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.nidcd.nih.gov
NIH/National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute Information Center
P.O. Box 30105
Bethesda MD 20824-0105
Phone #: 301-592-8573
800 #: --
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: N/A
National Craniofacial Foundation
3100 Carlisle Street
Dallas TX 75204
Phone #: --
800 #: 800-535-3643
e-mail: N/A
Home page: N/A
Prescription Parents
Prescription Parent, Inc.
Needham MA 02492
Phone #: 617-499-1936
800 #: --
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.prescriptionparents.com
The Arc (a national organization on mental retardation)
1010 Wayne Ave
Silver Spring MD 20910
Phone #: 301-565-3842
800 #: 800-433-5255
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.thearc.org/
Wide Smiles
P.O. Box 5153
Stockton CA 95205-0153
Phone #: 209-942-2812
800 #: --
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.widesmiles.org

For a Complete Report

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