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Synonyms of Adams Oliver Syndrome
- Absence Defect of Limbs, Scalp and Skull
- Aplasia Cutis Congenita with Terminal Transverse Limb Defects
- Congenital Scalp Defects with Distal Limb Reduction Anomalies
Disorder Subdivisions
General Discussion
Adams-Oliver syndrome (AOS) is an extremely rare inherited disorder characterized by defects of the scalp and abnormalities of the fingers, toes, arms, and/or legs. The physical abnormalities associated with this disorder vary greatly among affected individuals. Some cases may be very mild while others may be severe. In infants with Adams-Oliver syndrome, scalp defects are present at birth (congenital) and may include one or multiple hairless scarred areas that may have abnormally wide (dilated) blood vessels directly under the affected skin. In severe cases, an underlying defect of the bones of the skull may also be present. In addition, infants with this disorder typically have malformations of the hands, arms, feet, and/or legs. These range from abnormally short (hypoplastic) fingers and toes to absent hands and/or lower legs. In some cases, additional abnormalities may also be present. Most cases of AOS appear to follow autosomal dominant inheritance but autosomal recessive inheritance has also been reported.
Organizations related to Adams Oliver Syndrome
- AOSupport
None
None None None
Phone #: N/A
800 #: N/A
e-mail: N/A
Home page: http://www.aosupport.org
- Adams Oliver Syndrome Support Group
14 College View
Connah's Quay
Deeside Intl CH5 4BY
Phone #: 012-44 -816209
800 #: --
e-mail: sandy.ivins@btinternet.com
Home page: N/A
- Birth Defect Research for Children
930 Woodcock Rd
Suite 225
Orlando FL 32803
Phone #: 407-895-0802
800 #: --
e-mail: staff@birthdefects.org
Home page: http://www.birthdefects.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: gardinfo@nih.gov
Home page: http://www.genome.gov/10000409
- 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: NIAMSinfo@mail.nih.gov
Home page: http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info
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