Laband Syndrome


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Synonyms

  • Zimmermann-Laband Syndrome
  • Gingival Fibromatosis, Abnormal Fingers, Nails, Nose, Ear, Splenomegaly
  • ZLS

Disorder Subdivisions

  • None

General Discussion

Laband Syndrome is an extremely rare inherited disorder characterized by abnormalities of the head and facial (craniofacial) area and the hands and feet. Most children with this disorder have abnormally large gums (gingival fibromatosis). Overgrown gums may affect the ability to chew, swallow, and/or speak. In addition, affected infants may exhibit abnormally long, thin fingers and toes and/or deformed (dysplastic) or absent nails at birth. In some cases, mental retardation may also be present. Laband Syndrome is inherited as an autosomal dominant trait.
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Resources

NIH/National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse
1 AMS Circle
Bethesda, MD 20892-3675
USA
Tel: 3014954484
Fax: 3017186366
Tel: 8772264267
TDD: 3015652966
Email: NIAMSinfo@mail.nih.gov
Internet: http://www.niams.nih.gov

NIH/National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research

Tel: (301)496-4261
Fax: (301)496-9988
Email: nidcr@nih.gov
Internet: http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/


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Last Updated:   4/5/2002
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