Follow Healthline   |   Healthline on TwitterTwitter   |   Healthline on FacebookFacebook
Symptom Search   |   Treatment Search   |   Doctor Search   |   Drug Search

Russell Silver Syndrome Learning Center

Advertisement
Advertisement

Welcome

Russell-Silver syndrome is a disorder present at birth that involves poor growth, low birth weight, short height, and differences in the size of the two sides of the body.An estimated 7- 10% of patients with this syndro...

Basic Info

Symptoms
Arms and legs of different lengthsCoffee-with-milk (cafe-au-lait) colored spotsCurving of the pinky toward the ring f...
Causes
An estimated 7 - 10% of patients with this syndrome have a defect in a gene called the maternal uniparental disomy (U...
Tests
The doctor will perform a physical exam. Signs include:.Small, pointed chin Thin, wide mouth Triangle-shaped face wit...
Treatments
Growth hormone replacement may help if this hormone is lacking. Other treatments include:.Making sure the person gets...
Prevention
  • No known prevention
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if signs of Russell-Silver syndrome develop. The doctor may refer you to a genetic pro...

Basic Info

Back to Top