Adams Oliver Syndrome

Synonyms

• Absence Defect of Limbs, Scalp and Skull
• Congenital Scalp Defects with Distal Limb Reduction Anomalies
• Aplasia Cutis Congenita with Terminal Transverse Limb Defects

Disorder Subdivisions

• None

General Discussion

Adams-Oliver syndrome (AOS) is an extremely rare inherited disorder characterized by defects of the scalp and abnormalities of the fingers, toes, arms, and/or legs. The physical abnormalities associated with this disorder vary greatly among affected individuals. Some cases may be very mild while others may be severe. In infants with Adams-Oliver syndrome, scalp defects are present at birth (congenital) and may include one or multiple hairless scarred areas that may have abnormally wide (dilated) blood vessels directly under the affected skin. In severe cases, an underlying defect of the bones of the skull may also be present. In addition, infants with this disorder typically have malformations of the hands, arms, feet, and/or legs. These range from abnormally short (hypoplastic) fingers and toes to absent hands and/or lower legs. In some cases, additional abnormalities may also be present. Some cases of Adams-Oliver syndrome occur randomly as the result of a spontaneous genetic change (i.e., new mutation). Inheritance is autosomal dominant.

Resources

NIH/National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse
1 AMS Circle
Bethesda, MD 20892-3675
USA
Tel: 3014954484
Fax: 3017186366
Tel: 8772264267
TDD: 3015652966
Email: NIAMSinfo@mail.nih.gov
Internet: http://www.niams.nih.gov

Adams Oliver Syndrome Support Group
14 College View
Connah's Quay
Deeside, Intl CH5 4BY
United Kingdom
Tel: 01244 816209
Email: sandy.ivins@btinternet.com

Birth Defect Research for Children, Inc.
930 Woodcock Rd
Suite 225
Orlando, FL 32803
USA
Tel: 4078950802
Fax: 4078950824
Email: staff@birthdefects.org
Internet: http://www.birthdefects.org

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Last Updated: 8/17/2007
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