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Synonyms of Cockayne Syndrome
- CS
- Deafness-Dwarfism-Retinal Atrophy
- Dwarfism with Renal Atrophy and Deafness
- Neill-Dingwall Syndrome
- Progeroid Nanism
Disorder Subdivisions
- Classical Form, Cockayne Syndrome Type I (Type A)
- Congenital Form, Cockayne Syndrome Type II (Type B)
- Late Onset, Cockayne Syndrome Type III (Type C)
General Discussion
Cockayne Syndrome (CS) is a rare form of dwarfism. It is an inherited disorder whose diagnosis depends on the presence of three signs (1) growth retardation, i.e. short stature, (2) abnormal sensitivity to light (photosensitivity), and (3) prematurely aged appearance (progeria). In the classical form of Cockayne Syndrome (CS type I) the symptoms are progressive and typically become apparent after the age of one year. An early onset or congenital form of Cockayne Syndrome (CS type II) is apparent at birth (congenital). There is a third form, known as Cockayne Syndrome Type III (CS type III), that presents later in the child’s development and is generally a milder form of the disease. A fourth form; now recognized as Xeroderma pigmentosa-Cockayne syndrome (XP-CS), combines features of both of these disorders.
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Organizations related to Cockayne Syndrome
- CLIMB (Children Living with Inherited Metabolic Diseases)
Climb Building
176 Nantwich Road
Crewe Intl CW2 6BG
Phone #: +44- 87-0 7700 325
800 #: --
e-mail: info.svcs@climb.org.uk
Home page: http://www.CLIMB.org.uk
- 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
- Human Growth Foundation
997 Glen Cove Avenue
Glen Head NY 11545
Phone #: 516-671-4041
800 #: 800-451-6434
e-mail: hgf1@hgfound.org
Home page: http://www.hgfound.org/
- Let Them Hear Foundation
1900 University Avenue, Suite 101
East Palo Alto CA 94303
Phone #: 650-462-3143
800 #: 877-735-2929
e-mail: info@letthemhear.org
Home page: http://www.letthemhear.org
- MAGIC Foundation
6645 W. North Avenue
Oak Park IL 60302
Phone #: 708-383-0808
800 #: 800-362-4423
e-mail: mary@magicfoundation.org
Home page: http://www.magicfoundation.org
- Madisons Foundation
PO Box 241956
Los Angeles CA 90024
Phone #: 310-264-0826
800 #: N/A
e-mail: getinfo@madisonsfoundation.org
Home page: http://www.madisonsfoundation.org
- National Consortium on Deaf-Blindness (NCDB)
The Teaching Research Institute
Western Oregon University
345 N. Monmouth Ave.
Monmouth OR 97361
Phone #: 800-438-9376
800 #: 800-438-9376
e-mail: info@nationaldb.org
Home page: http://www.nationaldb.org
- Perkins School for the Blind
175 North Beacon St.
Watertown MA 02472
Phone #: 617-924-3434
800 #: N/A
e-mail: Info@Perkins.org
Home page: http://www.Perkins.org
- Progeria Research Foundation, Inc.
2 Bourbon Street
Suite 208
Peabody MA 01960
Phone #: 978-535-2594
800 #: --
e-mail: info@progeriaresearch.org
Home page: http://www.progeriaresearch.org
- Share and Care Cockayne Syndrome Network, Inc.
P.O. Box 570618
Dallas TX 75357
Phone #: 214-660-8353
800 #: --
e-mail: J93082@aol.com
Home page: http://www.cockayne-syndrome.org
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