history is also taken, and additional assessments may be made based on the results of laboratory tests, biopsies, and imaging studies. Genetic and molecular tests such as DNA sequencing can also be used for a complete diagnosis of Abruzzo–Erickson syndrome. Treatment There is no cure for this condition. However, children with Abruzzo-Erikson syndrome can survive into adulthood and live productive lives as long as they are treated from an early age. Many life-threatening problems may arise in these children which need to be addressed. Treatment is generally focused on addressing the specific symptoms and not the syndrome itself. Since hearing problems are common with this syndrome, it is usually the first issue addressed. Correction of some abnormalities can be corrected with the use of extensive multidisciplinary craniofacial surgery. Physical therapy and occupational therapy are important to ensure they can live a normal and productive life. Monitoring the heart for defects is also common and there are medications to educe this risk or surgery is available to correct some of conditions. Epidemiology Abruzzo-Erickson Syndrome is an extremely rare condition, prevalent among less than one in a million of individuals. As of 2021, only four cases have been characterized in literature. See also CHARGE syndrome References External links Syndromes affecting stature Genetic disorders with OMIM but no gene Syndromes affecting hearing Diseases named for discoverer