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Noonan Syndrome

Description Noonan syndrome is a genetic disorder that prevents normal development in various parts of the body. A child can be attacked in various ways Noonan syndrome: an unusual facial characteristics, short stature, heart defects, other physical problems, and sometimes mental retardation.
Noonan syndrome is caused by genetic mutations and is obtained when a child inherits a copy of the gene from affected parent. Can also occur as a spontaneous mutation in children, which means no family history involved.