Noonan Syndrome

Category: Genetic Disorders / RASopathies

Noonan Syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by mutations in genes involved in the RAS-MAPK pathway (e.g., PTPN11, SOS1, RAF1, RIT1), characterized by distinctive facial features, short stature, congenital heart defects (especially pulmonary valve stenosis), and varying degrees of developmental delay.

Global Prevalence

Estimated at 1 in 1,000 to 1 in 2,500 live births worldwide (Source: Noonan Syndrome Foundation).

Medical Breakthroughs

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