Management

Currently, there is no known cure for an IFT27-related disorder. Treatment of the manifestations, symptom management, and supportive care are recommended.
While there is no cure to IFT27-associated disorders, each of its manifestations can be managed by the appropriate specialty. For example, patients with developmental delay and intellectual disability may benefit from special education programs, speech-language therapy, and/or occupational therapy, with early interventions providing the most benefit. Patients with seizures can be managed by medications prescribed by a Neurologist. A Cardiologist can help manage heart abnormalities with medications or surgeries. Physical therapy and rehabilitation can help manage skeletal conditions that impair movement and function. Finally, it is important to have a Geneticist who can provide you with resources on how to best manage the disorder, place appropriate referrals to specialists, and possibly provide genetic testing for other family members.