Description
Aarskog Syndrome is a disease of the Body.
The genetic disorder that affects the development of the human body is Aarskog Syndrome.
It affects the muscles, skeleton and the genitals. People with Aarskog Syndrome have distinct facial features. They have a wide space between the Eyes and have a small nose. This syndrome may involve the encircling of the Penis, by the Scrotum.
Normally, FGDI gene regulates the production of a protein that helps the embryonic development. Any mutation in this gene affects the development of an Embryo. The abnormalities that are seen in Aarskog Syndrome are mentioned in the Symptoms.
Causes of Aarskog Syndrome
Genetic Disorder
Mutated Gene of the X Chromosome
If not treated properly, Aarskog Syndrome may cause
Undescended Testes
Poor development of the Brain