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Treacher-Collins syndrome

Alternative Names:
Mandibulofacial dysostosis

Prevention:

Genetic counseling is appropriate for prospective parents with a family history of Treacher-Collins syndrome.




Review Date: 4/20/2005
Reviewed By: Neal Sondheimer, M.D., PhD., Division of Genetics and Metabolism, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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