What kinds of problems could my child have?
In addition to the physical characteristics common to Treacher Collins syndrome, your child may have some or all of the following problems:
Breathing problems and/or eating difficulties
Most children have a 40% hearing loss in each ear due to abnormalities of the outer and middle ear, which conduct sound to the nerve endings
The eyes have a tendency to dry out, which can lead to infection
Cleft palate often occurs with Treacher Collins Syndrome
Will my child need surgery?
Depending on the severity of the Treacher Collins, your child may need some or all of the following procedures:
A conductive hearing aid
Correction of the cleft palate
Repair of the sidewall and floor of the eye socket
Repair of the cheekbones
Repair of the eyelid notches
Correction of the undeveloped jaw and chin
Surgery to correct the beak-like nose
Reconstruction of the ears