Dr. Juan Sotos, in 1964!
Jacob's Syndrome, or XYY Syndrome was first discovered by cytogeneticists Joe Hin Tjio and Albert Levan.
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome was discovered by Edvard L. Ehlers, a Danish dermatologist who first discovered the disease in 1901. Henri-Alexandre Danlos, a French dermatologist published his own description of the disease in 1908.
Langer-Giedion syndrome was first described by A. Langer and I. Giedion in 1968. They reported a series of cases with distinctive physical features, including skeletal abnormalities and multiple benign growths called osteochondromas.
WAGR syndrome was first described by Dr. Rudy WAGR, who noticed a pattern of symptoms in four children who had similar characteristics. The syndrome was later named after the initials of the symptoms it encompasses (Wilms' tumor, aniridia, genitourinary anomalies, and mental retardation).
You are simply born with it, no causes have been discovered yet.
With appropriate treatment, management, and encouragement, children with Sotos syndrome can do well. Adults with Sotos syndrome are likely to be within the normal range for height and intellect. Sotos syndrome is not associated with a shortened life span.
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Sotos syndrome is a genetic condition causing excessive growth and a distinctive head and facial appearance. It has in the past been known as cerebral gigantism. It is often accompanied by delayed development, low muscle tone, and impaired speech.
Jaundice in the newborn period, coordination problems, and a tendency for clumsiness. Behavioral problems and emotional immaturity are commonly reported. About half of the children with Sotos syndrome will experience a seizure associated with fever.
Aase syndrome
Wolfram syndrome was first discovered by DJ Wolfram who was a US phycisian at the Mayo clinic
Paul Moebius, a neurologist who first described the syndrome in 1888.
Peter Sotos was born in 1960.
Jacob's Syndrome, or XYY Syndrome was first discovered by cytogeneticists Joe Hin Tjio and Albert Levan.
Asperger's Syndrome was discovered by Hans Asperger in 1944.
The cause of Down Syndrome was discovered in 1958 by Jérôme Lejeune.
John Edwards