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TYPE I ACROCEPHALOSYNDACTYLY

A generally inherited mess characterised by premature closing of the cranial suture lines resulting in a peaked shaped head and emergency facial appearance. Since it is generally autosomal dominant one or both parents also have the mess. Surgery is used to correct skull and facial abnormalities. Inheritance: autosomal dominant.
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