Melhem-Fahl syndrome

MeSH: C537238ORPHA: 2482

Overview

Melhem-Fahl syndrome was described in two siblings born to consanguineous parents in 1985 and was characterized by the presence of 15 dorsal vertebrae and rib pairs. No other cases have been documented since the initial report.

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Classification & Codes

MeSH Code

C537238

Orphanet Code

ORPHA:2482
Melhem-Fahl syndrome
MeSHC537238
OrphanetORPHA:2482
Treatments0 drug(s)
Statuspublished
Factual Authority
Last Updated3/20/2026
Clinical DataHPO · Orphanet
Drug DataFDA · EMA · CDSCO
Melhem-Fahl syndrome | OrphanDrug