Table 1 Some of the symptoms of MWS, with the suggested treatment and its specialist doctor
From: Mowat-Wilson syndrome: unraveling the complexities of diagnosis, treatment, and symptom management
Disorder | Treatment | Specialist |
|---|---|---|
Short stature | Growth hormone injection | Pediatrician |
Epileptic seizures | Levetiracetam/ Zonisamide/ Sodium valproate/ Vagus Nerve Stimulator (VNS) Implantation | Neurologist |
Dental problems | Orthodontic procedures | Dentist |
Movement problems | Physiotherapy | Physiotherapist |
Speech problems | Occupational therapy | Occupational therapist |
Weight gain | Diet therapy | Nutritionist |
Cryptorchidism | Corrective surgery | Surgeon |
Scoliosis | Use of brace | Orthopedic Specialist |
Hearing problems | Use of hearing aids or cochlear implants | ENT specialist |
Sleep problems | Niaprazine/ Benzodiazepines/ Melatonin | Neurologist |
Bunion | NSAIDs/ Use of orthosis | Orthopedic doctor |
Severe aortic stenosis | Surgery in infancy | Cardiac surgeon |
Calcaneovalgus | Splint placement | Orthopedic doctor |