http://www.mazornet.com/mazornet/gen...m_syndrome.htm
1 in 110 Jews? More like 1 in 2
Symptoms
Affected Individuals, who have Bloom's Syndrome, typically have the following physical characteristics:
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Short stature
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A narrow face with prominent nose
· Skin color changes in the face. Change more noticeable after sunlight exposure
· Butterfly-shaped facial rash, similar to rash caused by Lupus Erythematosis
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A high pitched voice
· An increased susceptibility to infections and respiratory illness
· An increased susceptibility to cancer and leukemia
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Some may also have mental retardation