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A member asked:
Weird. i have a very high palate and arches. also pectus excavatum, occult spina bifida. genetic problem?
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Very likely: Sounds like your description may be indicative of a genetic variation in your family. Many medical schools have genetic specialists who can guide you in uncovering hereditary problems.
Answered 7/8/2012
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Yes: These observations seem to be genetic in origin.
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