Andersen-Tawil syndrome physical examination

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Charmaine Patel, M.D. [2]; Raviteja Guddeti, M.B.B.S. [3]

Overview

Patients with Andersen-Tawil syndrome usually appear normal. Physical examination of patients with Andersen-Tawil syndrome is usually remarkable for hypoplastic mandible, micrognathia, broad nose , low set ears and clinodactyly.

Physical Examination

Appearance of the Patient

• Patients with Andersen-Tawil syndrome usually appear normal.

Head

Findings may include:

• Hypoplastic mandible
• Micrognathia

Eyes

• Hypertelorism may be noted on physical examination.

Nose

• Broad nose may be seen.

Ears

• Low set ears may be present.

Extremities

• Clinodactyly may be present.

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