Table 6.

Recommended Surveillance for Individuals with Mowat-Wilson Syndrome

System/ConcernEvaluationFrequency
Constitutional Assess growth parameters.Every 6 mos for 1st 3 yrs of life, then annually
Eyes Ophthalmologic evalAnnually until age 6 yrs or based on clinical concerns
Ears Audiologic evalAnnually until age 3 yrs, then based on clinical concerns
Mouth Dental evalAt least annually
Gastrointestinal Assess for chronic constipation.At each visit
Neurologic Monitor those w/seizures as clinically indicated.
Development Monitor developmental progress & educational needs.At each visit during childhood & adolescence
Miscellaneous/
Other
Assess family need for social work support (e.g., respite care, home nursing; other local resources) & care coordination.At each visit

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