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Stickler Syndrome - Glossary

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Simi Paknikar, MD on Jun 22, 2017


Glossary

Cleft Palate: It is a developmental disorder that affects the palate or the roof of the mouth

Mitral Valve Prolapse: It is a myxomatous degeneration where the mitral valve leaflets and its sub-valvular apparatus are affected.


Glaucoma: Condition which damages field of vision due to increased pressure of the fluid in the eye and can cause irreversible loss of sight.

Kyphosis: Hump or forward bending of the spine.

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