Important
Important
It is possible that the main title of the report Ellis Van Creveld Syndrome is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s) covered by this report.
Synonyms
- Chondroectodermal Dysplasia
- Mesoectodermal Dysplasia
Disorder Subdivisions
- None
General Discussion
Ellis-Van Creveld Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by short limb dwarfism, additional fingers and/or toes (polydactyly), abnormal development of fingernails and, in over half of the cases, congenital heart defects. This disorder is inherited through an autosomal recessive trait.
Resources
Human Growth Foundation
997 Glen Cove Avenue
Glen Head, NY 11545
Tel: (516)671-4041
Fax: (516)671-4055
Tel: (800)451-6434
Email: hgf1@hgfound.org
Internet: http://www.hgfound.org/
MAGIC Foundation for Children's Growth
6645 W. North Avenue
Oak Park, IL 60302
Tel: (708)383-0808
Fax: (708)383-0899
Tel: (800)362-4423
Email: mary@magicfoundation.org
Internet: http://www.magicfoundation.org
Restricted Growth Association
P.O. Box 4744
Dorchester
Dorset, Intl DT2 9FA
United Kingdom
Tel: 01308 898445
Fax: 01308 898445
Internet: http://www.restrictedgrowth.co.uk
Ellis Van Creveld Support Group
17 Bridlewood Trail
Honeoye Falls, NY 14472
USA
Tel: 5856248277
Email: olesikj@yahoo.com
Ellis Van-Creveld Syndrome Support Group
540 S. Forest St., 4-203
Denver, CO 80246
Tel: (303)320-8652
Email: lizsurek@msn.com
Internet: http://www.ouray.cudenver.edu/~dsurek/index.htm
Ellis-van Creveld Syndrome Web Site
Email: evc@crydee.plus.com
Internet: http://www.ellisvancreveld.co.uk
