Print friendly version Other Names for this Disease - Pelletier-
Leisti syndrome - Short stature with delayed bone age,
expressive language delay, a triangular face with a prominent
nose and deep-set eyes See Disclaimer regarding information on
this site. Some links on this page may take you to organizations
outside of the National Institutes of Health. Floating-Harbor
syndrome is a genetic disorder that was named for the first two
identified patients who were seen at Boston Floating Hospital
and Harbor General Hospital in California. The main
characteristics of this syndrome are short stature, delayed bone
growth, delay in expressive language, and distinct facial
features. The exact cause of Floating-Harbor syndrome is not
known. Treatment is symptomatic and supportive. - Floating
Harbor Syndrome Support Group.
http://www.floatingharborsyndromesupport.com/. Accessed May 7,
2009. - Floating Harbor Syndrome. National Organization for Rare
Disorders (NORD).
http://www.rarediseases.org/search/rdbdetail_abstract.h