Synonyms of Laband Syndrome- Gingival Fibromatosis, Abnormal Fingers, Nails, Nose, Ear, Splenomegaly
- Zimmermann-Laband Syndrome
- ZLS
Disorder Subdivisions
General DiscussionLaband syndrome, also known as Zimmerman-Laband syndrome, is an extremely rare genetic disorder characterized by abnormalities of the head and facial (craniofacial) area and the hands and feet. Most children with this disorder have abnormally large gums (gingival fibromatosis). Overgrown gums may affect the ability to chew, swallow, and/or speak. In addition, affected infants may exhibit abnormally long, thin fingers and toes and/or deformed (dysplastic) or absent nails at birth. In some cases, mental retardation may also be present. In most cases, Laband syndrome is believed to be inherited as an autosomal dominant trait. However, evidence of autosomal recessive inheritance has also been reported.
Organizations related to Laband Syndrome- March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation
1275 Mamaroneck Avenue
White Plains NY 10605
Phone #: 914-428-7100
800 #: 888-663-4637
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.marchofdimes.com
- NIH/National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse
1 AMS Circle
Bethesda MD 20892-3675
Phone #: 301-495-4484
800 #: 877-226-4267
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info
- NIH/National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
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Phone #: 301-496-4261
800 #: --
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/
- 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/
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