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Generated 13 Oct 2026
Endocrinology · Endocrinology / Pediatric endocrinology

Marshall–Smith syndrome

Also known as: Marshall–Smith syndrome

Accelerated skeletal maturation with failure to thrive and airway problems.

Medical specialty
Endocrinology
Subspecialty
Endocrinology / Pediatric endocrinology
Sex & age distribution
Male: affected; Female: affected equally; Children: yes, infancy
Gene(s) involved
NFIX

Etiology & mechanism

NFIX variants.

Gene(s) involved (1)

NFIX

Symptoms & signs (6)

accelerated bone agechoanal atresiafailure to thriveintellectual disabilityprominent eyesrespiratory problems
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