Causes And Risk Factors Of Aarskog Syndrome

Family History

All hereditary conditions are passed down through generations. Though certain genes can skip a generation, children who have a parent with Aarskog syndrome are likely to have it as well. If there is a family history of the syndrome, doctors will recommend mothers of new babies be on the lookout for symptoms. When the doctor suspects a child has Aarskog syndrome, they will typically order genetic testing be conducted to confirm the presence of mutations on the FGD1 gene. Additionally, knowing the family history of the condition will allow doctors to monitor the severity of specific symptoms that have been shown to present regularly in other family members.