Description
Treacher-Collins Syndrome (TCS) is a hereditary condition that causes facial defects. Treacher-Collins Syndrome (TCS) is caused by a defective protein called caramelized. More than half of all cases are expected because of new mutations because there is no history of illness in the family. This condition can vary widely in severity over generations.
Symptom
- The external ear abnormal to almost completely disappear
- Loss less
- Very small jaw (micrognathia)
- Big Mouth
- Defects in the lower eyelid called Coloboma
- Scalp hair that extends to the cheek
- Cleft palate
Treatment
Treatment consists of testing for hearing loss treat every school so that children can. Plastic surgery can overcome the defects in the chin and other defects.
Treacher-Collins Syndrome (TCS) is a hereditary condition that causes facial defects. Treacher-Collins Syndrome (TCS) is caused by a defective protein called caramelized. More than half of all cases are expected because of new mutations because there is no history of illness in the family. This condition can vary widely in severity over generations.
Symptom
- The external ear abnormal to almost completely disappear
- Loss less
- Very small jaw (micrognathia)
- Big Mouth
- Defects in the lower eyelid called Coloboma
- Scalp hair that extends to the cheek
- Cleft palate
Treatment
Treatment consists of testing for hearing loss treat every school so that children can. Plastic surgery can overcome the defects in the chin and other defects.
