Smith Lemli Opitz Syndrome

Synonyms of Smith Lemli Opitz Syndrome
RSH Syndrome
Smith-Opitz-Inborn Syndrome
Disorder Subdivisions

General Discussion
Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome is a hereditary developmental disorder. It is characterized by nostrils that tilt forward (anteverted nares), drooping eyelids, webbing between the second and third toes, male genital abnormalities, mental retardation, and small stature.

Organizations related to Smith Lemli Opitz Syndrome

Opitz, John M., M.D.
Division of Medical Genetics
Salt Lake City UT 84132
Phone #: 801-581-8943
800 #: --
e-mail: john.opitz@hsc.utah.edu
Home page: N/A

Smith-Lemli-Opitz/RSH Advocacy and Exchange
2650 Valley Forge Drive
Boothwyn PA 19061
Phone #: 610-485-9663
800 #: --
e-mail: bhook@erols.com
Home page: http://www.members.aol.com/slo97/index.html

The Arc (a national organization on mental retardation)
1010 Wayne Ave
Silver Spring MD 20910
Phone #: 301-565-3842
800 #: 800-433-5255
e-mail: info@thearc.org
Home page: http://www.thearc.org/