A connective tissue disorder that is said to be a “Collagenopathy, types II and XI.” Stickler Syndrome is characterized by unique facial features, hearing loss, eye anomalies, and joint issues. There is no standard set of signs or symptoms; however, one key indicator is a flattened facial appearance.
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Neurologist [NL]
A medical doctor whose focus is in the evaluation, diagnosis and medicinal treatment of diseases of the nervous system; both the central nervous system (brain, spinal cord) and peripheral nervous system (nerves that convey messages between the brain and the body).
Neurosurgeon [NS]
A Medical Doctor (MD) who specializes in the surgical treatment of patients with varied operable neurological conditions.
Neurotologist
An ear-nose-throat specialist who obtains an additional subspecialty in neurological conditions of the ear.
Nystagmus
Rapid uncontrolled movements of one or both eyes.
Otology
The scientific study of the anatomy and treatments of diseases of the ear.
Otolaryngologist [ENT]
Physicians who specialize in the study and treatment of ears, nose, and throat conditions (ENT), and associated conditions with the head and neck.
Papilledema
Optic disc swelling that is created by increased intracranial pressure. The swelling is usually bilateral (both sides); unilateral (one sided) presentation is considered very rare.
Photophobia
An extreme sensitivity to light; which can often become painful.
Postherpetic Neuralgia
Nerve pain as a direct result of the varicella zoster virus. Typically confined to the skin (dermis), follows an outbreak of shingles (herpes zoster).
