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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: actioncenter@asha.org
Home page: http://www.asha.org
- Arc (a national organization on mental retardation)
1010 Wayne Ave
Suite 650
Silver Spring MD 20910
Phone #: 301-565-3842
800 #: 800-433-5255
e-mail: info@thearc.org
Home page: http://www.thearc.org/
- CCMS Support Group
63 Stirrup Way
Burlington NJ 08016
Phone #: 609-239-7831
800 #: --
e-mail: tmontague@home.com
Home page: N/A
- Campbell, Robert, M.D.
Santa Rosa Children's Hospital
519 West Houston Street
San Antonio TX 78207
Phone #: 210-704-2988
800 #: --
e-mail: N/A
Home page: N/A
- Cleft Palate Foundation
1504 East Franklin Street
Suite 102
Chapel Hill NC 27514-2820
Phone #: 919-933-9044
800 #: 800-242-5338
e-mail: info@cleftline.org
Home page: http://www.cleftline.org
- Genetic and Rare Diseases (GARD) Information Center
PO Box 8126
Gaithersburg MD 20898-8126
Phone #: 301-251-4925
800 #: 888-205-2311
e-mail: ordr@od.nih.gov
Home page: http://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/Default.aspx
- 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: nidcdinfo@nidcd.nih.gov
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: nhlbiinfo@rover.nhlbi.nih.gov
Home page: N/A
- Prescription Parents
Prescription Parent, Inc.
P.O. Box 920554
Needham MA 02492
Phone #: 617-499-1936
800 #: --
e-mail: info@prescriptionparents.org
Home page: http://www.prescriptionparents.com
- Wide Smiles
P.O. Box 5153
Stockton CA 95205-0153
Phone #: 209-942-2812
800 #: --
e-mail: JoSmiles@yahoo.com
Home page: http://www.widesmiles.org
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