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Aarskog-Scott syndrome, X-linked

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Disease Overview

Aarskog-Scott syndrome (AAS) is a rare developmental disorder characterized by facial, limbs and genital features, and a disproportionate acromelic short stature.

Synonyms

  • AAS
  • Aarskog Scott syndrome
  • Aarskog disease
  • Aarskog syndrome
  • Aarskog syndrome, X-linked
  • Aarskog-Scott syndrome
  • Aarskog-Scott syndrome, X-linked
  • Aarskog-Scott syndrome, X-linked recessive
  • Aarskog-like syndrome
  • FGD
  • FGDY
  • MRXS16, included
  • Scott Aarskog syndrome
  • facio-digito-genital dysplasia
  • faciodigitogenital syndrome
  • faciodigitogenital syndrome, recessive
  • faciogenital dysplasia
  • faciogenital dysplasia with attention Deficit-hyperactivity disorder
  • mental retardation, X-linked syndromic 16, X-linked recessive
  • mental retardation, X-linked, syndromic 16
  • mental retardation, X-linked, syndromic 16, included
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