Directory of Smith Lemli Opitz Syndrome Resources

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Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome is a hereditary developmental disorder. It is characterized by nostrils that tilt forward (anteverted nares), drooping eyelids, webbing between the second and third toes, male genital abnormalities, mental retardation, and small stature.

Resources in This Category

• Emergency Medicine

  http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/949125-overview
  A article about Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome, a multiple congenital anomalies/mental retardation syndrome caused by a defect in cholesterol synthesis.

• GeneReviews: Smith-Lemli-Opitz Syndrome

  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK1143/
  Summary, diagnosis, clinical description, differential diagnosis, management, genetic counseling and molecular genetics.

• NORD: Smith Lemli Opitz Syndrome

  http://www.rarediseases.org/search/rdbdetail_abstract.html?disname=Smith+Lemli+Opitz+Syndrome
  Offers a brief description, the synonyms and further resources.

• Smith-Lemli-Opitz/RSH Foundation

  http://www.smithlemliopitz.org/
  Non-profit organization dedicated to supporting families, individuals and professionals dealing with this genetic disorder that affects the development of children both before and after birth.

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