Definition
Aase syndrome is a rare, autosomal recessive genetic disorder characterized by congenital hypoplastic anemia (CHA) and triphalangeal thumbs (TPT). People with Aase syndrome may have one or more physical abnormalities. Poor growth in childhood is common, but mental retardation and other neurological problems are not associated with Aase syndrome.
Description
Aase syndrome is sometimes also called Aasemith syndrome, or Congenital...
Source: Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders, ©2002 Gale Cengage. All Rights Reserved. Full copyright.
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