MECKEL Syndrome

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Meckel syndrome is a disorder with extreme signs and symptoms that affect many components of the body. Most affected individuals additionally have a buildup of scar tissue in the liver. Other signs and symptoms of Meckel syndrome differ extensively among affected people. Many irregularities of the brain and spinal cord have been reported in people with Meckel syndrome, including a group of abnormality referred to as neural tube defects. Meckel syndrome can cause troubles with growth of the eyes and other facial features, heart, bones, urinary system, and genitalia. Most individuals with Meckel syndrome die prior to or shortly after birth because of their serious health troubles.

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