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What are the symptoms of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2B2 ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2B2? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2B2. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can... | |
What is (are) Wolffian tumor ? | Wolffian tumors are rare tumors located anywhere along the length between the ovary and vagina in sites of remnant wolffian ducts. Wolffian ducts are structures in a developing embryo that get incorporated into the reproductive system in males and degenerate in females. Wolffian tumors are thought to have a low potenti... | |
What is (are) Transposition of the great arteries ? | Transposition of the great arteries (TGA) is a type of congenital heart defect in which there is a reversal of the normal connections of the aorta and the pulmonary artery with the heart. The aorta and pulmonary artery are reversed, which causes oxygen-poor blood to be circulated to the body and oxygen-rich blood to be... | |
What are the symptoms of Transposition of the great arteries ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Transposition of the great arteries? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Transposition of the great arteries. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can u... | |
What causes Transposition of the great arteries ? | What causes transposition of the great arteries (TGA)? The exact cause of TGA remains unknown. Some possible associated risk factors that have been proposed include gestational diabetes mellitus, maternal exposure to rodenticides and herbicides, and maternal use of anti-epileptic drugs. Changes (mutations) in specific ... | |
What are the symptoms of Neuropathy, distal hereditary motor, Jerash type ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Neuropathy, distal hereditary motor, Jerash type? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Neuropathy, distal hereditary motor, Jerash type. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with... | |
What are the symptoms of Legius syndrome ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Legius syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Legius syndrome. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the MedlinePlus Medical Dictionary to... | |
What are the symptoms of Pyknoachondrogenesis ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Pyknoachondrogenesis? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Pyknoachondrogenesis. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the MedlinePlus Medical Dic... | |
What are the symptoms of Chromosome 17q11.2 deletion syndrome ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Chromosome 17q11.2 deletion syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Chromosome 17q11.2 deletion syndrome. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can... | |
What are the symptoms of Frontometaphyseal dysplasia ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Frontometaphyseal dysplasia? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Frontometaphyseal dysplasia. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the MedlinePl... | |
What is (are) Primary Familial Brain Calcification ? | Primary familial brain calcification (PFBC) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by calcium deposits in the basal ganglia, a part of the brain that helps start and control movement. The first symptoms often include clumsiness, fatigue, unsteady walking (gait), slow or slurred speech, difficulty swallowing (dys... | |
What are the symptoms of Primary Familial Brain Calcification ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Primary Familial Brain Calcification? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Primary Familial Brain Calcification. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can... | |
What causes Primary Familial Brain Calcification ? | What causes primary familial brain calcification (PFBC)? PFBC is a genetic condition. Mutations in the SLC20A2 gene are thought to cause about half of the cases of PFBC. Mutations in the PDGFRB and PDGFB genes have also been shown to cause PFBC. In some cases, the genes responsible have not yet been found. | |
How to diagnose Primary Familial Brain Calcification ? | How is primary familial brain calcification (PFBC) diagnosed? The diagnosis of PFBC relies upon: 1) visualization of bilateral (on both sides) calcification of the basal ganglia on neuroimaging, 2) presence of progressive neurological dysfunction, 3) absence of a metabolic, infectious, toxic, or traumatic cause, an... | |
What are the treatments for Primary Familial Brain Calcification ? | How might primary familial brain calcification (PFBC) be treated? There is no standard course of treatment for PFBC. Treatment typically addresses symptoms on an individual basis. Medications may be used to improve anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, and dystonia. Antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) can be pres... | |
What is (are) Gray platelet syndrome ? | Gray platelet syndrome (GPS) is a rare inherited bleeding disorder characterized by platelets that have a gray appearance, severe thrombocytopenia, myelofibrosis, and splenomegaly. About 60 cases from various populations around the world have been described in the literature to date. GPS results from the absence or red... | |
What are the symptoms of Gray platelet syndrome ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Gray platelet syndrome? Signs and symptoms usually appear at birth or in early childhood and include low platelet counts, easy bruising, prolonged bleeding, and nose bleeds. Affected individuals often have myelofibrosis and splenomegaly. Bleeding tendency is usually mild to moderate i... | |
What are the treatments for Gray platelet syndrome ? | How might gray platelet syndrome (GPS) be treated? There is no specific treatment for GPS, but management involves anticipating and preventing risks of bleeding (e.g. possible platelet transfusions before surgery). Treatment may also include administration of desmopressin. Splenectomy should be considered to increase t... | |
What is (are) Miller-Dieker syndrome ? | Miller-Dieker syndrome is a genetic condition characterized by lissencephaly, typical facial features, and severe neurologic abnormalities. Symptoms may include severe intellectual disability, developmental delay, seizures, muscle stiffness, weak muscle tone and feeding difficulties. Miller-Dieker syndrome is caused by... | |
What are the symptoms of Miller-Dieker syndrome ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Miller-Dieker syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Miller-Dieker syndrome. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the MedlinePlus Medical... | |
What is (are) Shapiro syndrome ? | Shapiro syndrome is a rare disease affecting about 50 people worldwide that is typically characterized by recurrent episodes of excessive sweating and hypothermia and the agenesis of the corpus callosum. The duration and frequency of the episodes vary from person to person, with some episodes lasting hours to weeks and... | |
What are the symptoms of Shapiro syndrome ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Shapiro syndrome? Shapiro syndrome generally consists of three findings: spontaneous periodic hypothermia, excessive sweating, and agenesis of the corpus callosum. However, there has been a documented case of a 4-year-old girl with Shapiro syndrome who did not have agenesis of the cor... | |
What are the treatments for Shapiro syndrome ? | What treatment options have been attempted for Shapiro syndrome? Evaluating effective treatment options for Shapiro syndrome can be difficult because of the limited number of diagnosed cases, the periodic nature of the disease, and other factors. Nonetheless, the following have been attempted and have resulted in varyi... | |
What are the symptoms of Holocarboxylase synthetase deficiency ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Holocarboxylase synthetase deficiency? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Holocarboxylase synthetase deficiency. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You c... | |
What is (are) Hanhart syndrome ? | Hanhart syndrome is a rare condition that primarily affects the craniofacial region and the limbs (arms and legs). People affected by this condition are often born with a short, incompletely developed tongue; absent or partially missing fingers and/or toes; abnormalities of the arms and/or legs; and an extremely small ... | |
What are the symptoms of Hanhart syndrome ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Hanhart syndrome? The signs and symptoms of Hanhart syndrome vary, but may include: Small mouth Short, incompletely developed tongue (hypoglossia) Absent, partially missing, or shortened fingers and/or toes Jaw abnormalities such as micrognathia, retrognathia (receding jaw), or partia... | |
What causes Hanhart syndrome ? | What causes Hanhart syndrome syndrome? The exact underlying cause of Hanhart syndrome is currently unknown. However, researchers suspect that there may be genetic and/or environmental factors that contribute to the development of the condition. To date, no specific disease-causing genes have been identified. Possible e... | |
How to diagnose Hanhart syndrome ? | How is Hanhart syndrome diagnosed? A diagnosis of Hanhart syndrome is typically made based on the presence of characteristic signs and symptoms. In some cases, the diagnosis may be suspected before birth if concerning features are seen on ultrasound. | |
What are the treatments for Hanhart syndrome ? | How is Hanhart syndrome treated? Because Hanhart syndrome affects many different systems of the body, medical management is often provided by a team of doctors and other healthcare professionals. Treatment for this condition varies because it depends on the signs and symptoms present in each person. For example, limb a... | |
What are the symptoms of 1q44 microdeletion syndrome ? | What are the signs and symptoms of 1q44 microdeletion syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for 1q44 microdeletion syndrome. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the MedlinePl... | |
What is (are) Hereditary elliptocytosis ? | Hereditary elliptocytosis refers to a group of inherited blood conditions where the red blood cells are abnormally shaped. Symptoms can include fatigue, shortness of breath, gallstones, and yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice). Affected individuals can also have an enlarged spleen. Treatment is usually not necessa... | |
What are the symptoms of Familial hyperthyroidism due to mutations in TSH receptor ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Familial hyperthyroidism due to mutations in TSH receptor? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Familial hyperthyroidism due to mutations in TSH receptor. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is s... | |
What is (are) Immunodeficiency with hyper IgM type 1 ? | Hyper IgM syndrome is a type of primary immunodeficiency syndrome. Primary immunodeficiency occurs when part of a persons immune system is missing or does not work correctly. The bodies of people with primary immunodeficiency cant get rid of germs or protect themselves from new germs as well as they should. Primary imm... | |
What are the symptoms of Immunodeficiency with hyper IgM type 1 ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Immunodeficiency with hyper IgM type 1? Symptoms and physical findings associated with hyper IgM syndrome usually become apparent in the first or second year of life. This condition may be characterized by recurrent pus-producing (pyogenic) bacterial infections of the upper and lower ... | |
What causes Immunodeficiency with hyper IgM type 1 ? | What causes hyper IgM syndrome? A flawed gene (or genes) in T-cells (a type of white blood cell that is part of the immune system and helps the body fight diseases or harmful substances) is responsible for hyper IgM syndrome. The faulty T-cells do not give B-cells a signal they need to switch from making IgM to IgA and... | |
What are the treatments for Immunodeficiency with hyper IgM type 1 ? | How might hyper IgM syndrome be treated? The cornerstone of treatment for individuals with hyper IgM syndrome is regular injections of intravenous immunogloblulin (IVIG). This treatment not only supplies missing IgG antibodies, but also prompts a drop in IgM antibodies. Patients with neutropenia can take granulocyte co... | |
What is (are) Peters plus syndrome ? | Peters plus syndrome is a genetic condition characterized by abnormalities of the front part of the eye called the anterior chamber, short stature, cleft lip with or without cleft palate, and distinctive facial features. The most common eye abnormality is Peters anomaly which involves the thinning and clouding of the ... | |
What are the symptoms of Peters plus syndrome ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Peters plus syndrome? No formal diagnostic criteria have not been established for Peters plus syndrome. A clinical diagnosis is based on the presence of features. The following findings may be seen in individuals with Peters plus syndrome : Eye involvement: anomalies of the anterior c... | |
What causes Peters plus syndrome ? | Is there anything that I might have done that could have caused or prevented Peters plus syndrome? No. Peters plus syndrome is genetic; therefore, there is nothing you or your partner could have done to cause or to prevent the syndrome. | |
Is Peters plus syndrome inherited ? | How is Peters plus syndrome inherited? Peters plus syndrome is inherited in an autosomal recessive fashion, which means that an individual needs to inherit two disease-causing mutations of the B3GALTL gene-one from each parent-in order to have symptoms of the condition. Parents of individuals with the condition typical... | |
How to diagnose Peters plus syndrome ? | Is there genetic testing available for Peters plus syndrome? Genetic testing is available for Peters plus syndrome. Click here to obtain a list of clinical laboratories offering genetic testing. Carrier testing for at-risk family members and prenatal diagnosis for pregnancies at increased risk are possible if the disea... | |
What are the treatments for Peters plus syndrome ? | What treatment is available for Peters plus syndrome? Treatment varies from person to person and is based on the extent of the disease. Once a person has been diagnosed with Peters plus syndrome, the following evaluations are recommended : Eye examination Growth hormone testing Developmental assessment Heart examinatio... | |
What is (are) Tylosis with esophageal cancer ? | Tylosis with esophageal cancer (TOC) is an inherited condition characterized by palmoplantar keratoderma and esophageal cancer. The palmoplantar keratoderma usually begins around age 10, and esophageal cancer may form after age 20. This condition is caused by a mutation in the RHBDF2 gene and is inherited in an autosom... | |
What are the symptoms of Tylosis with esophageal cancer ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Tylosis with esophageal cancer? The main features of Tylosis with esophageal cancer are palmoplantar keratoderma and esophageal cancer. The palmoplantar keratoderma usually begins around age 10, and the soles of the feet are usually more severely affected that the palms of the hands. ... | |
What causes Tylosis with esophageal cancer ? | What causes Tylosis with esophageal cancer? Mutations in the RHBDF2 gene have been shown to cause the development of this condition. | |
Is Tylosis with esophageal cancer inherited ? | How is Tylosis with esophageal cancer inherited? This condition has an autosomal dominant pattern of inheritance, which means that a mutation in one copy of the altered gene in each cell is sufficient to cause the disorder. Affected individuals typically have one parent with the condition. | |
What are the treatments for Tylosis with esophageal cancer ? | How might Tylosis with esophageal cancer be treated? Affected individuals may have periodic endoscopic and oral cavity evaluations by a gastroentrologist to detect esophageal cancer. For the palmoplantar keratoderma, a dermatologist may recommend oral retinoids such as etretinate, isotretinoin, and acitretin. Topical t... | |
What is (are) Dopa-responsive dystonia ? | Dopa-responsive dystonia (DRD) is an inherited type of dystonia that typically begins during childhood but may begin in adolescence or adulthood. Depending on the specific type of DRD, specific symptoms can vary. Features can range from mild to severe. In most cases, dystonia begins in the lower limbs and spreads to th... | |
What are the symptoms of Dopa-responsive dystonia ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Dopa-responsive dystonia? The most common form of dopa-responsive dystonia (DRD) is autosomal dominant DRD (caused by a mutation in the GCH1 gene). This form of DRD is usually characterized by childhood-onset dystonia that may be associated with parkinsonism at an older age. The avera... | |
Is Dopa-responsive dystonia inherited ? | How is dopa-responsive dystonia inherited? Depending on the genetic cause of dopa-responsive dystonia (DRD), it may be inherited in an autosomal dominant or autosomal recessive manner. When DRD is caused by mutations in the GCH1 gene, it is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. This means that having a mutation in... | |
How to diagnose Dopa-responsive dystonia ? | How is dopa-responsive dystonia diagnosed? Dopa-responsive dystonia (DRD) is diagnosed based on the signs and symptoms present, results of laboratory tests (sometimes including genetic testing), and response to therapy with levodopa. If DRD is suspected, a therapeutic trial with low doses of levodopa remains the most p... | |
What are the symptoms of Corneal dystrophy crystalline of Schnyder ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Corneal dystrophy crystalline of Schnyder? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Corneal dystrophy crystalline of Schnyder. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this conditio... | |
What are the symptoms of Pontocerebellar hypoplasia type 3 ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Pontocerebellar hypoplasia type 3? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Pontocerebellar hypoplasia type 3. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use t... | |
What is (are) BOD syndrome ? | BOD syndrome is a genetic condition characterized by underdeveloped pinky toenails or fingernails, normal intellect to mild intellectual disability, distinct facial features, and short stature. The cause of the condition is not known. BOD syndrome is thought to be inherited in an autosomal dominant fashion, however in ... | |
What are the symptoms of BOD syndrome ? | What are the signs and symptoms of BOD syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for BOD syndrome. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the MedlinePlus Medical Dictionary to look ... | |
What are the symptoms of Alopecia epilepsy oligophrenia syndrome of Moynahan ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Alopecia epilepsy oligophrenia syndrome of Moynahan? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Alopecia epilepsy oligophrenia syndrome of Moynahan. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in peopl... | |
What are the symptoms of Bardet-Biedl syndrome 8 ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Bardet-Biedl syndrome 8? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Bardet-Biedl syndrome 8. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the MedlinePlus Medic... | |
What are the symptoms of Macrocephaly-capillary malformation ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Macrocephaly-capillary malformation? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Macrocephaly-capillary malformation. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can u... | |
What is (are) Lymphocytic colitis ? | Lymphocytic colitis is form of microscopic colitis, a condition that is characterized by inflammation of the colon (large intestines). As the name suggests, microscopic colitis can only be diagnosed by examining a small sample of colon tissue under a microscope. In lymphocytic colitis, specifically, the tissues and lin... | |
What are the symptoms of XK aprosencephaly ? | What are the signs and symptoms of XK aprosencephaly? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for XK aprosencephaly. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the MedlinePlus Medical Dictionar... | |
What are the symptoms of Cleft palate stapes fixation oligodontia ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Cleft palate stapes fixation oligodontia? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Cleft palate stapes fixation oligodontia. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition.... | |
What are the symptoms of Male pseudohermaphroditism intellectual disability syndrome, Verloes type ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Male pseudohermaphroditism intellectual disability syndrome, Verloes type? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Male pseudohermaphroditism intellectual disability syndrome, Verloes type. If the information is available, the table below inc... | |
What is (are) Primary carnitine deficiency ? | Primary carnitine deficiency is a genetic condition that prevents the body from using certain fats for energy, particularly during periods without food (fasting). The nature and severity of signs and symptoms may vary, but they most often appear during infancy or early childhood and can include severe brain dysfunction... | |
What are the symptoms of Primary carnitine deficiency ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Primary carnitine deficiency? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Primary carnitine deficiency. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the Medline... | |
What causes Primary carnitine deficiency ? | What causes primary carnitine deficiency? Mutations in the SLC22A5 gene cause primary carnitine deficiency. This gene provides instructions for making a protein called OCTN2 that transports carnitine into cells. Cells need carnitine to bring certain types of fats (fatty acids) into mitochondria, which are the energy-pr... | |
Is Primary carnitine deficiency inherited ? | How is primary carnitine deficiency inherited? Primary carnitine deficiency is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner. Individuals have two copies of each gene, one of which is inherited from each parent. For an individual to have an autosomal recessive condition, he/she must have a mutation in both copies of the d... | |
What are the treatments for Primary carnitine deficiency ? | How might primary carnitine deficiency be treated? Most individuals with primary carnitine deficiency are followed by a metabolic doctor as well as a dietician familiar with this condition. Certain treatments may be advised for some children but not others. Treatment is often needed throughout life. The main treatment ... | |
What are the symptoms of Renal hypouricemia ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Renal hypouricemia? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Renal hypouricemia. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the MedlinePlus Medical Diction... | |
What is (are) Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans ? | Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans (KFSD) is a rare, inherited, skin condition. KFSD is a form of ichthyoses, a group of inherited conditions of the skin in which the skin tends to be thick and rough, and to have a scaly appearance. The face, neck, and forearms are frequently involved. The thickening of the ski... | |
What are the symptoms of Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condit... | |
What are the symptoms of Cerebellar ataxia and hypogonadotropic hypogonadism ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Cerebellar ataxia and hypogonadotropic hypogonadism? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Cerebellar ataxia and hypogonadotropic hypogonadism. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in peopl... | |
What is (are) Asthma ? | Asthma is a breathing disorder that affects the airways. People with this condition experience recurrent swelling and narrowing of the airways of the lungs which is associated with wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing. Most affected people have episodes of symptoms ("asthma attacks") followed by... | |
What are the symptoms of Asthma ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Asthma? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Asthma. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the MedlinePlus Medical Dictionary to look up the defin... | |
What is (are) Alpha-thalassemia ? | Alpha-thalassemia is a blood disorder that reduces the body's production of hemoglobin. Affected people have anemia, which can cause pale skin, weakness, fatigue, and more serious complications. Two types of alpha-thalassemia can cause health problems: the more severe type is known as Hb Bart syndrome; the milder form ... | |
What are the symptoms of Alpha-thalassemia ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Alpha-thalassemia? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Alpha-thalassemia. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the MedlinePlus Medical Dictionar... | |
Is Alpha-thalassemia inherited ? | How is alpha-thalassemia inherited? The inheritance of alpha-thalassemia is complex because the condition involves two genes: HBA1 and HBA2. People have two copies of the HBA1 gene and two copies of the HBA2 gene in each cell. Each copy is called an allele. Therefore, there are 4 alleles that produce alpha-globin, the ... | |
What are the treatments for Alpha-thalassemia ? | How might alpha-thalassemia be treated? Treatment of alpha-thalassemia often includes blood transfusions to provide healthy blood cells that have normal hemoglobin. Bone marrow transplant has helped to cure a small number of individuals with severe alpha-thalassemia. | |
What are the symptoms of Pediatric ulcerative colitis ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Pediatric ulcerative colitis? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Pediatric ulcerative colitis. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the Medline... | |
What is (are) Epidermolytic ichthyosis ? | Epidermolytic ichthyosis (EI) is a rare, genetic skin disorder. It becomes apparent at birth, or shortly after birth, with reddening, scaling, and severe blistering of the skin. Hyperkeratosis (thickening of the skin) develops within months and worsens over time. Blister formation decreases, but may still occur after s... | |
What are the symptoms of Epidermolytic ichthyosis ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Epidermolytic ichthyosis? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Epidermolytic ichthyosis. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the MedlinePlus Med... | |
Is Epidermolytic ichthyosis inherited ? | How is epidermolytic ichthyosis inherited? Many cases of epidermolytic ichthyosis (EI) are sporadic. This means they result from a new mutation in one of the responsible genes (KRT1 or KRT10), in people with no family history of EI. However, while people with sporadic EI did not inherit the condition from a parent, the... | |
What is (are) Hypothalamic dysfunction ? | Hypothalamic dysfunction refers to a condition in which the hypothalamus is not working properly. The hypothalamus produces hormones that control body temperature, hunger, moods, release of hormones from many glands such as the pituitary gland, sex drive, sleep, and thirst. The signs and symptoms patients have vary dep... | |
What are the symptoms of Hypothalamic dysfunction ? | What are the signs and symptoms of hypothalamic dysfunction? The signs and symptoms of hypothalamic dysfunction may vary from person to person depending on the specific hormones missing. You can read more by visiting the following link from MedlinePlus. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001202.htm | |
What causes Hypothalamic dysfunction ? | What causes hypothalamic dysfunction? Hypothalamic dysfunction may be caused by any of the following : Birth defects of the brain or hypothalamus (e.g. holoprosencephaly, septo-optic dysplasia) Genetic disorders (e.g. Prader-Willi syndrome, growth hormone deficiency) Eating disorders (e.g. anorexia, bulimia) Tumors (e.... | |
What are the treatments for Hypothalamic dysfunction ? | How might hypothalamic dysfunction be treated? Treatment is based on the specific cause of the hypothalamic dysfunction. For instance, if the condition is caused by a tumor, radiation and/or surgery may be warranted. If the hypothalamic dysfunction is caused by a hormone deficiency, the condition might be treated with ... | |
What are the symptoms of Corpus callosum agenesis double urinary collecting ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Corpus callosum agenesis double urinary collecting? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Corpus callosum agenesis double urinary collecting. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people ... | |
What is (are) Chandler's syndrome ? | Chandler's syndrome is a rare eye disorder in which the single layer of cells lining the interior of the cornea proliferates, causing changes within the iris, corneal swelling, and unusually high pressure in the eye (glaucoma). This condition is one of three syndromes, along with progressive iris atrophy and Cogan-Rees... | |
What causes Chandler's syndrome ? | What causes Chandler's syndrome? The underlying cause of Chandler's syndrome is unknown. Some researchers suspect that inflammation or chronic viral infection may play a role in the development of this condition. Chandler's syndrome develops when the endothelium, the single layer of cells lining the inside of the surf... | |
Is Chandler's syndrome inherited ? | Is Chandler's syndrome inherited? While the cause of Chandler's syndrome is unknown, at this time there is no evidence that it is inherited (hereditary). | |
What are the treatments for Chandler's syndrome ? | How might Chandler's syndrome be treated? While it is not possible to halt the progression of Chandler's syndrome, the glaucoma associated with this disease can be treated with medications and/or filtering surgery. Eye drops used in managing glaucoma decrease pressure in the eye by helping the eye's fluid drain more ef... | |
What is (are) Hemangioma thrombocytopenia syndrome ? | Hemangioma thrombocytopenia syndrome is characterized by profound thrombocytopenia in association with two rare vascular tumors: kaposiform hemangioendotheliomas and tufted angiomas. The profound thrombocytopenia can cause life threatening bleeding and progress to a disseminated coagulopathy in patients with these tumo... | |
What are the symptoms of Hemangioma thrombocytopenia syndrome ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Hemangioma thrombocytopenia syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Hemangioma thrombocytopenia syndrome. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can... | |
What are the symptoms of Insulinoma ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Insulinoma? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Insulinoma. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the MedlinePlus Medical Dictionary to look up t... | |
What is (are) Diabetes mellitus type 1 ? | Diabetes mellitus type 1 (DM1) is a condition in which cells in the pancreas (beta cells) stop producing insulin, causing abnormally high blood sugar levels. Lack of insulin results in the inability of the body to use glucose for energy and control the amount of sugar in the blood. DM1 can occur at any age, but usually... | |
What are the symptoms of Diabetes mellitus type 1 ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Diabetes mellitus type 1? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Diabetes mellitus type 1. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the MedlinePlus Med... | |
Is Diabetes mellitus type 1 inherited ? | Is diabetes mellitus type 1 inherited? Diabetes mellitus type 1 (DM1) itself is not inherited, but a predisposition to developing the condition can run in families. While some people with a family history of DM1 may be at an increased risk, most will not have the condition. While the exact cause is not known, some gene... | |
What are the symptoms of Pituitary hormone deficiency, combined 2 ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Pituitary hormone deficiency, combined 2? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Pituitary hormone deficiency, combined 2. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition.... | |
What is (are) Dextrocardia ? | Dextrocardia is a condition in which the heart is located in the right side of the chest instead of the left. It is usually present from birth (congenital). There are several types of dextrocardia. The simplest type occurs when the shape and structure of the heart is a mirror image of a normal heart. Other types of d... | |
What are the symptoms of Epilepsy, benign occipital ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Epilepsy, benign occipital? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Epilepsy, benign occipital. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the MedlinePlus... | |
What is (are) Ambras syndrome ? | Ambras syndrome is a very rare type of hypertrichosis lanuginosa congenita, a congenital skin disease characterized by excessive hair growth on the entire body, with the exception of the palms, soles, and mucous membranes. Individuals with Ambras syndrome have excessive growth of vellus (soft, fine and short) hair, esp... |
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