Hallermann Streiff syndrome

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Synonyms

Francois dyscephaly syndrome
Hallermann-Streiff-Francois syndrome
Oculomandibulodyscephaly with hypotrichosis
Oculomandibulofacial Syndrome
HSS

Disorder Subdivisions

None

General Discussion

Hallermann-Streiff syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that is primarily characterized by distinctive malformations of the skull and facial (craniofacial) region; sparse hair (hypotrichosis); eye (ocular) abnormalities; dental defects; degenerative skin changes (atrophy), particularly in the scalp and nasal regions; and/or short stature (i.e., dwarfism). Characteristic craniofacial features include a short, broad head (brachycephaly) with an unusually prominent forehead and/or sides of the skull (frontal and/or parietal bossing); a small, underdeveloped lower jaw (hypoplastic mandible); a narrow, highly arched roof of the mouth (palate); and a thin, pinched, tapering nose. Many affected individuals also have clouding of the lenses of the eyes at birth (congenital cataracts); unusually small eyes (microphthalmia); and/or other ocular abnormalities. Dental defects may include the presence of certain teeth at birth (natal teeth) and absence (hypodontia or partial adontia), malformation, and/or improper alignment of teeth. In almost all cases, Hallermann-Streiff syndrome has appeared to occur randomly for unknown reasons (sporadically) and may be the result of a new change to genetic material (mutation).
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Resources

Children's Craniofacial Association
13140 Coit Road
Suite 307
Dallas, TX 75240
USA
Tel: 2145709099
Fax: 2145708811
Tel: 8005353643
Email: csmith@ccakids.com
Internet: http://www.ccakids.com

March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation
1275 Mamaroneck Avenue
White Plains, NY 10605
Tel: (914)428-7100
Fax: (914)997-4763
Tel: (888)663-4637
Email: Askus@marchofdimes.com
Internet: http://www.marchofdimes.com

FACES: The National Craniofacial Association
P.O. Box 11082
Chattanooga, TN 37401
Tel: (423)266-1632
Fax: (423)267-3124
Tel: (800)332-2373
Email: faces@faces-cranio.org
Internet: http://www.faces-cranio.org

National Association for Parents of Children with Visual Impairments (NAPVI)
P.O. Box 317
Watertown, MA 02472
Tel: (617)972-7441
Fax: (617)972-7444
Tel: (800)562-6265
Email: napvi@perkins.org
Internet: http://www.napvi.org

Little People of America, Inc.
5289 Northeast Elam Young Parkway
Suite F100
Hillsboro, OR 97124
Tel: (503)846-1562
Fax: (503)846-1590
Tel: (888)572-2001
Email: info@lpaonline.org
Internet: http://www.lpaonline.org

National Craniofacial Foundation
3100 Carlisle Street
Suite 215
Dallas, TX 75204
Tel: (800)535-3643

NIH/National Eye Institute
Building 31 Rm 6A32
31 Center Dr MSC 2510
Bethesda, MD 20892-2510
United States
Tel: 3014965248
Fax: 3014021065
Email: 2020@nei.nih.gov
Internet: http://www.nei.nih.gov/

Institute for Families
P.O. Box 54700
Mailstop #111
Los Angeles, CA 90054-0700
USA
Tel: 3236694649
Fax: 3236657869
Email: info@instituteforfamilies.org
Internet: http://www.instituteforfamilies.org

Craniofacial Foundation of America
975 East Third Street
Chattanooga, TN 37403
Tel: (423)778-9192
Fax: (423)778-8172
Tel: (800)418-3223
Email: farmertm@erlanger.org
Internet: http://www.craniofacialcenter.com

Hallerman-Streiff Syndrome Support Group
3524 Blenheim Road
Phoenix, MD 21131
Tel: (410)628-2326
Email: hmbeam@comcast.net
Internet: http://www.hallerman-streiffsupport.org

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Last Updated: 11/21/2002
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