Jaffer Beighton syndrome

Overview

A rare inherited syndrome characterized by loose joints, slipped vertebrae and long, thin fingers.

Symptoms

* Long thin fingers * Loose joints * Slipped vertebrae * Pigeon chest * Mental retardation

Causes

* Mirhosseini-Holmes-Walton syndrome * Shprintzen-Goldberg syndrome * Haim-Munk syndrome * Lujan-Fryns syndrome * Marfan's syndrome * Cystathionine beta-synthase deficiency * Contractural arachnodactyly * Loeys-Dietz syndrome

Diagnosis

signs and symptoms of Jaffer-Beighton syndrome may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Jaffer-Beighton syndrome symptoms.