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Treacher Collins Syndrome

Synonyms of Treacher Collins Syndrome

Franceschetti-Zwalen-Klein Syndrome
Mandibulofacial Dysostosis
MFD1
TCOF1
TCS
Treacher Collins-Franceschetti Syndrome 1

Disorder Subdivisions

General Discussion
Treacher Collins syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by distinctive abnormalities of the craniofacial area due to underdevelopment (hypoplasia) of certain bones of the head including the cheekbones and nearby structures (zygomatic complex and the jaw. The specific symptoms and physical characteristics associated with Treacher Collins syndrome may vary greatly from case to case. Craniofacial abnormalities tend to involve the cheekbones, jaws, mouth, ears, and/or eyes. In addition to the various facial abnormalities, affected individuals may have malformations of the external ears and middle ear structures and eye (ocular) abnormalities including an abnormal downward slant to the opening between the upper and lower eyelids (palpebral fissures). Affected individuals may develop hearing loss and breathing (respiratory) difficulties. In some cases, affected individuals may have mild symptoms and may go undiagnosed. In approximately 40 percent of cases, Treacher Collins syndrome has autosomal dominant inheritance. However, in about 60 percent of cases, a positive family history is not found. These cases likely represent new genetic changes (mutations) that occur randomly, with no apparent cause (sporadic).

Organizations related to Treacher Collins Syndrome

AmeriFace
PO Box 751112
Las Vegas NV 89136
Phone #: 702-769-9264
800 #: 888-486-1209
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.ameriface.org
American Academy of Audiology
11730 Plaza America
Reston VA 20190
Phone #: 703-790-8466
800 #: 800-222-2336
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.audiology.org
American Society for Deaf Children
PO Box 3355
Gettysburg PA 17325
Phone #: 800-942-6084
800 #: 800-942-2732
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.deafchildren.org
Atresia/Microtia Online E-mail Support Group
None
None None None
Phone #: N/A
800 #: N/A
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/AtresiaMicrotia
Children's Craniofacial Association
13140 Coit Road
Dallas TX 75240
Phone #: 214-570-9099
800 #: 800-535-3643
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.ccakids.com
Council of Families with Visual Impairment
1155 15th St. NW
Washington DC 20005
Phone #: 202-465-5081
800 #: --
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.acb.org/
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
Ear Anomalies Reconstructed: Atresia/Microtia Support Group
72 Durand Road
Maplewood NJ 07040
Phone #: 973-761-5438
800 #: --
e-mail: atresia[email protected]
Home page: N/A
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
Let Them Hear Foundation
1900 University Ave #101
East Palo Alto CA 94303
Phone #: 650-462-3143
800 #: 877-735-2929
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.letthemhear.org
Let's Face It (USA)
P.O. Box 29972
Bellingham WA 98228-1972
Phone #: 360-676-7325
800 #: --
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.dent.umich.edu/faceit
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/
Madisons Foundation
PO Box 241956
Los Angeles CA 90024
Phone #: 310-264-0826
800 #: N/A
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.madisonsfoundation.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

For a Complete Report

This is an abstract of a report from the National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc. ? (NORD). A copy of the complete report can be obtained for a small fee by visiting the NORD website. The complete report contains additional information including symptoms, causes, affected population, related disorders, standard and investigational treatments (if available), and references from medical literature. For a full-text version of this topic, see http://www.rarediseases.org/search/rdblist.html