Ellis-van Creveld syndrome

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Chromosomes and DNA

Polydactyly - an infant's hand

Chondroectodermal dysplasia

Treatment depends on which body system is involved and to what extent that body system is involved. The condition itself is not treatable, but many of the complications can be treated.

Many communities have Ellis-van Creveld support groups. Ask your health care provider or local hospital if there is one in your area.

The outcome depends on which body system is involved and to what extent that body system is involved.

• Breathing difficulty
• Congenital heart disease (CHD) especially an atrial septal defect (ASD)
• Kidney disease
• Bone abnormalities

Call your health care provider if your child exhibits a collection of some of the above described symptoms. If your family history is positive for Ellis-van Creveld syndrome and your child has any of the above symptoms, a visit to your health care provider is appropriate.

Review Date: 04/20/2005
Reviewed By: Neal Sondheimer, M.D., PhD., Division of Genetics and Metabolism, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.