SHORT syndrome

SHORT syndrome
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SHORT syndrome is a medical condition in which affected individuals have multiple birth defects in different organ systems.

SHORT is an acronym for short stature, hyperextensibility of joints and/or inguinal hernia, ocular depression, rieger anomaly and teething delay.

Other characteristics common in SHORT syndrome are a triangular face, small chin with a dimple, a loss of fat under the skin (lipodystrophy), abnormal position of the ears, hearing loss and delayed speech.

See also

• Rieger syndrome