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Jackson-Weiss Syndrome
Sources
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackson%E2%80%93Weiss_syndrome
http://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/jackson-weiss-syndrome/
http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/jackson-weiss-syndrome
Three interesting facts
1. JWS is very rare
2. JWS is more random than anything else
3. It effects males and females equaly
What is Jackson-Weiss Syndrome
-JWS is short for
Jackson-Weiss Syndrome
JWS is a disease in the foot where the toes have a chance of being connected. When it comes early it prevents the skull from forming correctly. Which means it has abnormal spacing in the eyes and a bulging forehead.
What chromosome and what happens?
JWS occurs on chromosome 10 which means it is a genetic disorder that causes mutations in the FGFR2 gene. JWS is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern.
How do you test for it?
JWS is found with fetal signs in ultrasound. It is recommended that you get your child checked before birth.
Jackson-Weiss Syndrome
Treatment(s)
Really the only treatment for JWS is surgery about one or two days after birth.
Can it be cured?
Sadly, no Jackson-Weiss syndrome cannot be cured. But like the information i just told you it can be treated.