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 Kabuki syndrome - Wikipedia
Kabuki syndrome, also previously known as Kabuki makeup syndrome, is a very rare pediatric congenital disorder, so named because of the facial resemblance of affected individuals with white Kabuki makeup.
There is a wide range of congenital problems associated with Kabuki syndrome with large differences between affected individuals.
The fact that there are relatively few adults know with this syndrome, is probably related to the fact that the syndrome was only discovered in 1980 in Japan and around 1990 in Europe and America.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kabuki_syndrome   (163 words)

  
 Argumentative Persuasive Essays - The Case Against Kabuki Syndrome
His previous doctors considered Kabuki Syndrome, an extremely rare disease that is terribly difficult to diagnose, as a possible diagnosis.
At the time, the syndrome was given the name Kabuki Make-up Syndrome, because the physical make-up of the Kabuki patients' faces closely resembled the make-up technique used in the traditional Japanese Kabuki Theater.
One of the major factors of Kabuki Syndrome is the mental deficiencies portrayed by the child as he/she grows.
www.123helpme.com /view.asp?id=18294   (3074 words)

  
 SSBP - Society for the Study of Behavioural Phenotypes
Kabuki syndrome (KS) is a mental retardation-malformation syndrome affecting multiple organ systems with a broad spectrum of neuromuscular dysfunction and mental ability.
The prevalence is estimated to be 1/32.000, with a sex ratio of 1:1.
Parent association: Kabuki syndrome networks exist in different countries to act both as a source and index of information on Kabuki syndrome and to help families support each other by sharing their experiences.
www.ssbp.co.uk /files/syndromes/kabuki.htm   (896 words)

  
 Kabuki make-up syndrome Kulkarni ML, Shetty Sudarshan K, Chandrasekar VK, Kulkarni Preethi M - Indian J Pediatr
Kabuki make-up syndrome is a rare disorder characterized by mental retardation, postnatal dwarfism and peculiar facies.
Kabuki make-up syndrome was first reported by Niikawa et al[1] and Kuroki et al[2] in 1981 with characteristic facial dysmorphic figures, mental retardation and prenatal dwarfism.
Kabuki make-up syndrome (KMS), first encountered in 1967 and reported in 1981[1],[2] bears its name because of facial similarities to that of the famous Japanese art form.
www.ijppediatricsindia.org /article.asp?issn=0019-5456;year=2004;volume=71;issue=9;spage=857;epage=859;aulast=Kulkarni   (1471 words)

  
 BBC - Health - Conditions - Kabuki syndrome
The syndrome is named after Japanese actors because the visual symptoms are similar to the group's theatrical makeup.
People with Kabuki syndrome have an unusual facial appearance, which is characterised by long palpebral fissures (openings for the eyes) with eversion, or turning out, of the outer third of the lower eyelids, and arched eyebrows.
Children with Kabuki syndrome may be small at birth and remain small for their age.
www.bbc.co.uk /health/conditions/kabuki2.shtml   (432 words)

  
 Family - Home
Kabuki syndrome is a relatively recently described syndrome which is thought to be caused by a very small abnormality in one of the chromosomes.
The term 'Kabuki' was derived from their facial resemblance to the makeup of actors of Kabuki, a form of traditional Japanese theatre.
While it is useful to increase their understanding of the condition, it can be a real help to know that there are other families who understand the problems they face and to be able to speak to them about the day-to-day issues that they might encounter.
www.channel4.com /health/microsites/F/family/problems/qa_syndrome.html   (668 words)

  
 Acta Ortopédica Brasileira - Kabuki make-up syndrome   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
The Kabuki Make-up Syndrome is a rare congenital anomaly, characterized by five fundamental features, the " Pentad of Niikawa": dysmorphic facies, skeletal anomalies; dermatoglyphic abnormalities, mild to moderate mental retardation, postnatal growth deficiency.
Kabuki Make-up Syndrome was initially reported in Japan in 1981 as a rare abnormality of unidentified origin.
As Kabuki Syndrome is of low prevalence, and there are no laboratory tests for diagnosis confirmation, diagnosing this syndrome relays on clinical features.
www.scielo.br /scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1413-78522002000300008&lng=en&nrm=iso&tlng=en   (1757 words)

  
 Kabuki Make-up Syndrome   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Kabuki Make-Up Syndrome is a rare disorder characterized by mental retardation, short stature, unusual facial features, abnormalities of the skeleton and unusual skin ridge patterns on the fingers, toes, palms of the hands and soles of the feet.
Kabuki Make-Up Syndrome is a very rare disorder that affects males and females in equal numbers.
Trichorhinophalangeal Syndrome, Type II is a rare disorder characterized by facial abnormalities and mild to moderate mental retardation in most cases.
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 September 98 Syndrome
Nearly all cases of the syndrome are isolated occurrences within families, with sex predilection equal in males and females.
Kabuki makeup syndrome: A syndrome of mental retardation, unusual faces, large and protruding ears, and postnatal growth deficiency.
A new malformation syndrome of long palpebral fissure, large ears, depressed nasal tip, and skeletal anomalies associated with postnatal dwarfism and mental retardation.
www.entjournal.com /htmlDocs/september_98_syndrome.html   (324 words)

  
 Kabuki   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Kabuki is a traditional Japanese form of theater with its origins in the Edo period.
Kabuki syndrome is a pattern of physical and developmental
History of Kabuki, Kabuki performers during the earliest years of the genre were primarily women.
www.intfind.com /?k=kabuki   (671 words)

  
 Kabuki Syndrome Network - Medical Journal Articles
"Epilepsy and polymicrogyria in Kabuki make-up (Niikawa-Kuroki) syndrome" - Pediatric Neurology 21(2) pp.
"Coarctation of the aorta in Kabuki syndrome" - Archives of Disease in Childhood 70 pp.
"Kabuki make-up syndrome in a Caucasian" - Opthalmic Pediatrics and Genetics 7 pp.
www.kabukisyndrome.com /articles.html   (3376 words)

  
 Special Child: Disorder Zone Archives - Kabuki Syndrome
KS was originally known as Kabuki Make-up syndrome due to the resemblance of the KS facial features and the make-up used in traditional Japanese theatre.
The cause of KS is not known, however, it tends to be an isolated occurrence within families (there have been, however, a few cases where the syndrome was inherited as an autosomal dominant trait).
There is no cure for Kabuki syndrome, therefore, treatment is based on managing the symptoms.
www.specialchild.com /archives/dz-024.html   (942 words)

  
 What is Kabuki syndrome
Kabuki syndrome is a condition first noted in children in Japan.
The doctors who first described the syndrome thought that the facial features of affected children resembled the characters in a type of Japanese theatre called Kabuki theatre, hence the name they gave to the condition.
Kabuki syndrome has now been identified world-wide and although the exact cause isn’t known it is most likely to be due to a tiny piece of one chromosome missing.
www.netdoctor.co.uk /ate/childrenshealth/200116.html   (282 words)

  
 Kabuki - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Kabuki   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Japanese theatrical form popular since the Edo period (1603–1868) and the source of many musical genres.
There are two main kinds of Kabuki play: jidaimono or pseudo-historical pieces and sewamono or stories dealing with the cultural life of the Edo period.
Musical instruments are played onstage (accompanying dance or providing narrative comment) or offstage (programmatic music) and Kabuki music uses percussion, flutes, shamisen (long-necked lutes), and vocals.
encyclopedia.farlex.com /Kabuki   (119 words)

  
 Syndrome: Source of Latest Information about Kabuki Syndrome
Kabuki Syndrome, information and links to lay advocacy and genetic support groups...
KABUKI SYNDROME: Contact a Family - for families with disabled...
Kabuki syndrome (KS), a genetic disorder characterized by unusual facial features, skeletal abnormalities, and intellectual impairment, was first
www.health-beauty-care.com /syndrome/kabuki-syndrome.htm   (336 words)

  
 Chromosome Abnormalities   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
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A study compared 27 participants with Angelman syndrome to clinical and community participants (n=948) with developmental disabilities of mixed etiology to determine whether Angelman syndrome is associated with a distinctive patterns of behavioral functioning.
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 Kidwatch Org - Children With Special Needs - Kabuki Syndrome   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Kabuki syndrome (KS) is a genetic disorder characterized by unusual facial features, skeletal abnormalities, and intellectual impairment, was first described in 1980 by Dr. Niikawa and Dr. Kuroki.
However, as more geneticists become aware of the syndrome, it is expected that the number of cases will greatly increase.
KS is found equally in males and females and occurs in all ethnic groups.
www.kidwatch-uk.net /Special/kabuki.htm   (544 words)

  
 Cognition, Language, Personality, and Genotype/Phenotype Relations in Williams Syndrome   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Similarities and differences between individuals with Williams syndrome and those who have other syndromes (e.g., Down syndrome, Kabuki syndrome) or who are developing typically will be discussed.
The final class will focus on the genetics of Williams syndrome and genotype/phenotype correlations regarding cognition and personality in Williams syndrome.
In addition to discussing published findings from a number of laboratories studying Williams syndrome, new data from the instructor’s ongoing program of research on Williams syndrome will be presented.
www.uth.tmc.edu /clinicalneuro/institute/2005/Mervis.html   (771 words)

  
 Niikawa-Kuroki syndrome (www.whonamedit.com)
A multiple abnormality syndrome, marked by characteristic facies with long palpebral fissures with eversion of the lower eyelids similar to the make-up of actors of Kabuki, a traditional Japanese theatrical form.
According to the very early genetic articles listed below, the syndrome was seen almost exclusively in children of Japanese extraction born to rather elderly parents.
Kabuki make-up syndrome: A syndrome of mental retardation, unusual facies, large and protruding ears and postnatal growth deficiency.
www.whonamedit.com /synd.cfm/2323.html   (348 words)

  
 Kabuki makeup Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Kabuki Makeup are great for when you're looking to get better at kabuki makeup for selfish purposes.
First, wax is applied to the eyebrows and oil is spread on the areas where make-up is to be applied to help the make-up stick.
Makeup in Kabuki is very different than you might think...
makeup.6wonderfulsite.info /permanent-makeup/kabuki-makeup.html   (356 words)

  
 HUGO HGM2003 - Poster 33 - Kabuki Syndrome: First familial case in Mexico and review of the literature   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
HUGO HGM2003 - Poster 33 - Kabuki Syndrome: First familial case in Mexico and review of the literature
Kabuki Syndrome: First familial case in Mexico and review of the literature
The Kabuki syndrome (KS) is a rare disease characterized by 5 cardinal manifestations: peculiar face, skeletal anomalies, dermatoglyphic abnormalities, mental retardation and postnatal growth deficiency.
hgm2003.hgu.mrc.ac.uk /Abstracts/Publish/WorkshopPosters/WorkshopPoster02/hgm033.html   (283 words)

  
 Indian Pediatrics - Editorial
"Kabuki Makeup syndrome" gets its name due to the facial resemblance to the makeup of actors in Kabuki, a traditional Japanese Theatre.
The children with Kabuki syndrome have characterstic facial features, most notably, large eyes, long and thick eyelashes, arched eyebrows, flat nasal tip and prominent ears.
At least 30% of the children have heart defects (ASD, COA, VSD and PDA) and many have kidney and urinary tract anomalies (cryptorchidism, micropenis, fused kidney and uretero pelvic obstruction).
www.indianpediatrics.net /july2003/july-680.htm   (210 words)

  
 kabuki   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
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 Kabuki Makeup
Mary Ohno conducts Kabuki style "Stage makeup" class, time to time and teach the...
Kabuki makeup (kesho) may be separated into two distinct types: the standard makeup employed for...
for a newcomer to kabuki is the exaggerated make-up...
www.skincarehealthy.com /make-up-guide/kabuki-makeup.shtml   (247 words)

  
 eMedicine - Velopharyngeal Insufficiency : Article by Michael J Biavati, MD   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
VCF syndrome is an autosomal dominant entity linked to microdeletions in the long arm of chromosome 22.
VPD is common in patients with VCF syndrome due to the presence of a cleft palate and pharyngeal hypotonia.
As with VCF syndrome, poor muscular tone of the velopharynx is a major cause of VPD in patients with KS.
www.emedicine.com /ent/topic596.htm   (6309 words)

  
 CAMB: Faculty: Jeffrey E. Ming, MD, PhD   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Our second major research interest is determining the molecular genetic cause of Kabuki syndrome.
In addition, children with Kabuki syndrome often have poor growth and mental retardation.
Identification of the genetic defect causing Kabuki syndrome will yield great insight into not only this syndrome, but also into the causes of a wide range of congenital anomalies.
www.med.upenn.edu /camb/faculty/ggr/ming.html   (377 words)

  
 Re: Kabuki Syndrome   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
In Reply to: Kabuki Syndrome posted by Michelle Jackson on March 21, 19101 at 09:20:13:
All I know is that he has hearing loss as a result of the syndrome.
Re: Kabuki Syndrome Janet Boberg 10:58:41 3/21/101 (
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 Kabuki - Infomations about Kabuki   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
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