FACES syndrome explained

FACES syndrome
Synonyms:Friedman-Goodman syndrome

FACES syndrome is a syndrome of unique facial features (facies), anorexia, cachexia, eye and skin anomalies.[1]

It is a rare disease and estimated to occur in less than 1 in 1 million people.[2]

Notes and References

  1. E.. Friedman. R. M.. Goodman. The "FACES" syndrome: a new syndrome with unique facies, anorexia, cachexia, and eye and skin lesions. Journal of Craniofacial Genetics and Developmental Biology. 1984 . 0270-4145. 227–231. 4. 3. 6438152.
  2. Web site: Orphanet: Facial dysmorphism anorexia cachexia eye and skin anomalies syndrome. INSERM US14 -- ALL RIGHTS. RESERVED. www.orpha.net.

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