Filippi Syndrome / Disease

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Filippi Syndrome

Synonyms of Filippi Syndrome

Syndactyly Type I with Microcephaly and Mental Retardation

Disorder Subdivisions

General Discussion
Filippi syndrome is an extremely rare genetic disorder that may be apparent at birth (congenital). The disorder is characterized by an unusual facial appearance, abnormalities of the fingers and toes, and mild to severe mental retardation. Primary physical findings include growth delays, webbing or fusion (syndactyly) of certain fingers and toes, inward deviation or bending (clinodactyly) of the fifth fingers (pinkies) and microcephaly, condition that indicates that the head circumference is smaller than would be expected for an infant?s age and sex. Filippi syndrome is transmitted as an autosomal recessive trait.

Organizations related to Filippi Syndrome

Craniofacial Foundation of America
975 East Third Street
Chattanooga TN 37403
Phone #: 423-778-9192
800 #: 800-418-3223
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.craniofacialcenter.com
FACES: The National Craniofacial Association
P.O. Box 11082
Chattanooga TN 37401
Phone #: 423-266-1632
800 #: 800-332-2373
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.faces-cranio.org
Forward Face, Inc.
317 East 34th Street
New York NY 10016
Phone #: 212-684-5860
800 #: 800-393-3223
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.forwardface.org
Genetic and Rare Diseases (GARD) Information Center
PO Box 8126
Gaithersburg MD 20898-8126
Phone #: 301-519-3194
800 #: 888-205-2311
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.genome.gov/10000409
MUMS (Mothers United for Moral Support, Inc) National Parent-to-Parent Network
150 Custer Court
Green Bay WI 54301-1243
Phone #: 920-336-5333
800 #: 877-336-5333
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.netnet.net/mums/
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/

For a Complete Report

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