Directory of Stickler's Syndrome Resources

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Stickler's Syndrome is a disorder affecting collagen, characterized by distinctive facial abnormalities, eye problems, hearing loss and joint problems.

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• Genetics Home Reference: Stickler Syndrome

  http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition=sticklersyndrome
  Stickler syndrome is a group of hereditary conditions characterized by a distinctive facial appearance, eye abnormalities, hearing loss and joint problems. Describes the condition and discusses how it is inherited.

• Mayo Clinic: Stickler Syndrome

  http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/stickler-syndrome/basics/definition/con-20027976
  Provides an overview of this rare inherited disorder including symptoms, causes, risk factors, complications and treatment.

• Medic8: Stickler Syndrome

  http://www.medic8.com/genetics/stickler-syndrome.htm
  Article describing this syndrome and providing information on the defective genes involved in the production of type II and type XI collagen.

• National Organization for Rare Disorders: Stickler Syndrome

  http://www.rarediseases.org/search/rdbdetail_abstract.html?disname=Stickler+Syndrome
  NORD provides information on this genetic disorder and the genes concerned. Includes links to organizations.

• OMIM: Stickler Syndrome Type 2

  http://omim.org/entry/604841
  Abstracts from various studies on the beaded vitreous type of this syndrome.

• OMIM: Stickler Syndrome, Type 1

  http://omim.org/entry/108300
  Abstracts from various research studies on the membranous vitreous type of this syndrome.

• Seattle Children's Hospital: Stickler Syndrome

  http://www.seattlechildrens.org/medical-conditions/chromosomal-genetic-conditions/stickler/
  Provides an overview of this genetic disorder of connective tissue, the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

• Wikipedia: Stickler Syndrome

  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stickler's_Syndrome
  Encyclopedia article on this condition, the types, causes, symptoms, genetics, treatment and epidemiology.

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