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Treacher-Collins Syndrome is a genetic developmental disorder with very characteristic physical symptoms that is diagnosed in approximately 1 in 50, 000 children that are born every year. The condition is usually diagnosed shortly after birth when the first characteristic physical symptoms begin to show up, but sometimes later when any of the other associated symptoms are experienced.
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It can vary in how affected children diagnosed with the condition are, and some conditions are so slight with so very few symptoms that they are never diagnosed at all, while other cases of the condition can be considered a considerable amount more severe and might lead to further health complications later on in life such as compromised airways, trouble swallowing and trouble breathing.
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Especially teachers and caregivers should know what symptoms to look for.
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Here are 8 symptoms of Treacher Collins Syndrome that most children that are diagnosed with the disorder will have.
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1. Underdeveloped Lower Jaw<\/strong>
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One of the most common characteristic symptoms associated with Treacher-Collins Syndrome <\/a>is the underdevelopment of the lower jaw. This symptom is seen in almost all cases of TCS, although in some cases it might be so slight that the condition is never completely diagnosed
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In other cases, the underdeveloped lower jaw might be so prevalent that it directly affects the mechanics of the body and leads to trouble eating, breathing or swallowing. For more severe cases, diet and lifestyle changes might be recommended to lessen the pressure, and in some cases, surgical intervention might be recommended, especially where the underdeveloped lower jaw has started to impact the quality of life.
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Sometimes dental issues are also very commonly seen in diagnosed cases of TCS, and the overcrowding of teeth, as well as quick loss of the enamel covering the teeth, can also be common health concerns that require monitoring by a medical professional.
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2. Affected Ears<\/strong>
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The ears are affected in some way or another in the majority of TCS cases, although it can be said that they\u2019re affected in different varying degrees depending on the severity of the overall condition, which can also affect just how prevalent the other symptoms of the condition might be. Usually, TCS manifests in a deformity <\/a>of the outer ear, and deformities of the inner ear and ear canal are generally not<\/em> considered to be part of a TCS diagnosis.
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Still, the outer ear deformities associated with TCS can still lead to mild hearing loss, and it can manifest in slight deformation of the outer ear to an outer ear that has not developed at all.
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Sometimes reconstructive surgery can be recommended, but it is not guaranteed this will have any effect on improving the hearing for the long-term. Sometimes a hearing aid can be used to restore partial hearing.
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3. Trouble Swallowing<\/strong>
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Trouble swallowing is a very common symptom experienced in cases of Treacher-Collins Syndrome, and it\u2019s experienced more commonly with cases that have the jaw deformity present; of course, it can vary in different levels of severity.
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While there aren\u2019t many symptoms of TCS that can cause severe complications that can be this close to fatal, experiencing trouble swallowing due to the decreasing of muscle activity (or the severity of the jaw deformity) can be considered a life-threatening condition \u2013 and it does occur in some of the more severe diagnosed cases of TCS.
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If any trouble swallowing is experienced (even in cases where TCS is present), it could be indicative of another disorder or condition that requires urgent medical treatment <\/a>\u2013 and the symptom really does have the potential to be dangerous, and it can turn into a permanent choking hazard.
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Diet adaptations become necessary in many cases to ease associated pressure.
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4. Eyelashes<\/strong>
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A lack of eyelashes, especially on the lower eyelids, is one of the most common physical symptoms <\/a>that can be associated with TCS, and it\u2019s a symptom that occurs in the majority of cases, usually together with most of the other physical characteristics of the disorder. Many cases are so mild that they are never properly diagnosed because they don\u2019t show the full spectrum of physical characteristics, and this lower-eyelash deformity is one of the more common signs of the condition that might occur in instances of the condition that are not as severe, too.
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The lack of eyelashes usually means that the eye is more prone to be irritated by outside particles, and eye infections can sometimes be considered to be very common in most cases of TCS for this reason.
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Regular and thorough cleaning of the eyes can be a great use for helping to ease this symptom.
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5. Dry Eyes<\/strong>
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The physical nature of Treacher-Collins Syndrome doesn\u2019t just lead to obvious physical complications that are mentioned in this article, but the condition can also lead to other complications that are harder to see \u2013 and will likely require lifelong management in order to avoid further health <\/a>problems arising from this.
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Dry eyes is a very common symptom for children born with TCS, and it can lead to a great deal of discomfort leading even into adulthood. The best thing that can be done for the dry eyes associated with TCS is to maintain moisture in the eyes with hydrating eye-drops that can usually be bought over-the-counter and used throughout the day without much trouble.
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Other symptoms of the disorder that are associated with the eyes can also oftentimes help to aggravate the condition of dry eyes, such as the lack of eyelashes that occurs in many cases of Treacher-Collins Syndrome.
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6. Dental Problems<\/strong>
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Treacher-Collins Syndrome can often be associated with dental problems occurring throughout life, and it\u2019s common for dental degeneration to start to occur from a very early age; this should emphasize the importance of making regular doctor\u2019s appointments to ensure that there are no further complications with health since dental problems that are left untreated can lead to a wide range of further health issues such as pain and discomfort or infections in the jaw and mouth at its most severe.
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Some of the dental problems that are associated with TCS includes lifelong problems with the tooth enamel and the over-crowding of teeth due to the fact that the jaw is underdeveloped due to TCS.
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Often due to the nature of the underdeveloped jaw, surgery <\/a>is rarely used to correct this \u2013 although individual dental problems are most commonly managed as they happen for the best possible results for someone\u2019s long-term health.
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7. Sunken Cheeks<\/strong>
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There are several different physical symptoms that are considered to be characteristic of Treacher-Collins Syndrome, and these physical characteristics vary greatly in just how prevalent they might be from case to case: For example, there are many mild cases of TC Syndrome that are never diagnosed <\/a>just because they are so mild in nature \u2013 and there are many other cases on the other end of the spectrum which require careful and close lifelong monitoring of health to ensure that there are no complications.
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Sunken-in cheeks are one of the first symptoms that a doctor will look for when diagnosing TCS just because it\u2019s one of the most physically characteristic symptoms of the disorder, and one of the physical symptoms that tend to appear the earliest on in life, usually just after birth.
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In most cases, this symptom doesn\u2019t lead to further complications, but can later affect the mechanics of swallowing.
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8. Breathing Trouble<\/strong>
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Breathing difficulties are a very common symptom that children diagnosed with Treacher-Collins Syndrome will experience, and this is mostly due to the way in which the condition will affect the lower jaw and the airway passages. This can often affect the breathing process for the rest of someone\u2019s life, but the condition can sometimes be made easier to manage with surgery <\/a>as a potential option if the breathing trouble becomes dangerous.
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While those diagnosed with Treacher-Collins Syndrome are expected to live to a normal life expectancy to those without the syndrome, care should still be taken when handling symptoms such as breathing trouble, and the condition should be monitored by a medical professional at all times to ensure that no further health difficulties arise because of any complications.
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Sometimes there are other therapeutic ways to manage associated breathing trouble, including the use of an assisted-breathing machine to assist during sleep. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n

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