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Cardiofaciocutaneous Syndrome (CFC) is an extremely rare and serious genetic disorder.It is characterized by the following:Distinctive facial appearanceUnusually sparse brittle curly scalp hairA range of skin abnormalities from dermatitis to thick scaly skin over the entire body (generalized ichthyosis)Heart malformations (congenital or appearing later) especially an obstruction of the normal flow of blood from the lower right ventricle of the heart to the lungs (valvar pulmonary stenosis)Delayed growthFoot abnormalities (extra toe or fusion of two or more toes)↑ ↑

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