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Ellis-van Creveld syndrome

Overview Symptoms Treatment Prevention
Alternative Names:
Chondroectodermal dysplasia
Treatment:
Treatment depends on which body system is involved and to what extent that body system is involved. The condition itself is not treatable, but many of the complications can be treated.
Support Groups:
Ellis van Creveld Support Group
17 Bridlewood Trail
Honeoye Falls, NY 14472
585.624.8277
olesikjt@hotmail.com
Expectations (prognosis):
The outcome depends on which body system is involved and to what extent that body system is involved.
Complications:
Calling your health care provider:
Call your health care provider if your child exhibits a collection of some of the above described symptoms. If your family history is positive for Ellis-van Creveld syndrome and your child has any of the above symptoms, a visit to your health care provider is appropriate.
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