Treacher Collins Syndrome

Treacher Collins (mandibulofacial dysostosis) is a condition that causes abnormalities of the craniofacial area. Although we have not identified any comprehensive resources online, the following are some useful fact sheets and home pages. You may also wish to visit the

related topics

for more information.


Treacher Collins Family Support Group: This British support group provides basic informations about Treacher Collins, genetic information, bone conduction and bone anchored hearing aids, and related sites.

Treacher Collins Foundation: The website of “an organization of families, individuals, and professionals who are interested in developing and sharing knowledge and experience about Treacher Collins syndrome and related conditions.” Includes information about the syndrome, a newsletter, bibliography, and other resources.

Treacher Collins Network: This personal home page by the parents of a child with Treacher Collins offers links to informational and personal home pages, and a bulletin board.

Treacher Collins Syndrome: An overview and list of helpful organizations from the National Organization for Rare Disorders.

Treacher Collins Syndrome: An overview and resource list from FACES: The National Craniofacial Association.

Technical abstracts from Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM): Treacher Collins-Franceschetti Syndrome 1; Mandibulofacial Dysostosis, Treacher Collins Type, with Limb Anomalies; Mandibulofacial Dysostosis, Treacher Collins Type, Autosomal Recessive

Related Subjects: Deafness and Hearing Impairments; Facial Differences; Rare Disorders; Resources in your state