What is McCune Albright syndrome?

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asked Mar 3, 2024 in Kids Health by Kyrtalai9 (3,570 points)
What is McCune Albright syndrome?

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answered Mar 20, 2024 by Gracy (149,380 points)
McCune-Albright syndrome is a condition that affects bone growth, skin pigmentation and the body's hormone balance and is a genetic condition.

Typical signs of McCune Albright syndrome include premature sexual maturity, easily broken bones and bone abnormalities.

Most people that have and are diagnosed with McCune-Albright syndrome have a normal life expectancy.

The persons doctor will work closely to provide the best treatment that'll reduce symptoms and alleviate any discomfort.

McCune-Albright condition is an extremely rare disease that affects the bones, the skin and the endocrine system.

Children with McCune-Albright condition have weakened bones that break easily.

The disorder is present at birth, but symptoms may not appear until later in childhood.

McCune-Albright syndrome (MAS) consists of at least two of the following three features: (1) polyostotic fibrous dysplasia (PFD), (2) café-au-lait skin pigmentation, and (3) autonomous endocrine hyperfunction (eg, gonadotropin-independent precocious puberty).

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