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What are the treatments for MTHFR gene mutation ?
How might a MTHFR gene mutation be treated? High homocysteine levels in the body may occur if the MTHFR enzyme is not functioning normally due to MTHFR mutations, such as C677T and A1298C. Currently there are no treatments to remove adverse risks associated with MTHFR gene mutations. However, elevated levels of homocys...
What are the symptoms of Malignant hyperthermia arthrogryposis torticollis ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Malignant hyperthermia arthrogryposis torticollis? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Malignant hyperthermia arthrogryposis torticollis. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people wi...
What are the symptoms of Arthrogryposis, distal, type 2E ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Arthrogryposis, distal, type 2E? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Arthrogryposis, distal, type 2E. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the M...
What is (are) Chromosome 5q deletion ?
Chromosome 5q deletion is a chromosome abnormality that occurs when there is a missing copy of the genetic material located on the long arm (q) of chromosome 5. The severity of the condition and the signs and symptoms depend on the size and location of the deletion and which genes are involved. Features that often occu...
What is (are) Gorham's disease ?
Gorham's disease is a rare bone disorder that is characterized by bone loss (osteolysis), often associated with swelling or abnormal blood vessel growth (angiomatous proliferation). Bone loss can occur in just one bone, or spread to soft tissue and adjacent bones. It may affect any part of the skeleton, but most common...
What are the symptoms of Gorham's disease ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Gorham's disease? Most cases of Gorham's disease are discovered before the age of 40. Symptoms vary among affected people and depend on the area of the body involved. The most commonly involved sites are the skull, jaw, shoulder, rib cage, and pelvis. The degree of complications range...
What are the treatments for Gorham's disease ?
How might Gorham disease be treated? No specific therapy exists for people with Gorham's disease. Certain treatments may be effective in some, but not others. Several different methods are often used before finding one that is effective. In some cases, treatment may not be necessary. Most people require intense treatme...
What are the symptoms of Ectodermal dysplasia adrenal cyst ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Ectodermal dysplasia adrenal cyst? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Ectodermal dysplasia adrenal cyst. 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) Opitz G/BBB syndrome ?
Opitz G/BBB syndrome is an inherited condition that affects several structures along the midline of the body. The most common features are wide-spaced eyes and defects of the larynx, trachea, and/or esophagus causing breathing problems and difficulty swallowing. Affected males usually have a urethra opening on the unde...
What are the symptoms of Opitz G/BBB syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Opitz G/BBB syndrome? Opitz G/BBB syndrome mainly affects structures along the midline of the body. The most common features of the condition are wide-spaced eyes (hypertelorism); defects of the larynx, trachea, and/or esophagus causing breathing problems and difficulty swallowing (dy...
What causes Opitz G/BBB syndrome ?
What causes Opitz G/BBB syndrome? The X-linked form of Opitz G/BBB syndrome is caused by mutations in the MID1 gene. The MID1 gene provides instructions for making a specific protein called midline-1. This protein helps regulate the function of microtubules, which are rigid, hollow fibers that make up the cell's struct...
Is Opitz G/BBB syndrome inherited ?
How is Opitz G/BBB syndrome inherited? Opitz G/BBB syndrome often has an X-linked pattern of inheritance. A condition is considered X-linked if the mutated gene that causes the disorder is located on the X chromosome, one of the two sex chromosomes (the other sex chromosome is the Y chromosome). In most cases, males e...
How to diagnose Opitz G/BBB syndrome ?
How is Opitz G/BBB syndrome diagnosed? The diagnosis of Opitz G/BBB syndrome is usually based on clinical findings. In order to differentiate the X-linked form from 22q11.2 deletion syndrome (the autosomal dominant form), the pattern of inheritance within the family may be assessed. Molecular genetic testing for mutati...
What are the treatments for Opitz G/BBB syndrome ?
How might Opitz G/BBB syndrome be treated? Because of the wide range of signs and symptoms that may be present in affected individuals, management of Opitz G/BBB syndrome typically incorporates a multidisciplinary team consisting of various specialists. Treatment for the condition may include surgery for significant ab...
What are the symptoms of Brooks Wisniewski Brown syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Brooks Wisniewski Brown syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Brooks Wisniewski Brown 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...
What is (are) Large granular lymphocyte leukemia ?
Large granular lymphocyte (LGL) leukemia is a rare cancer of a type of white blood cells called lymphocytes. LGL leukemia causes a slow increase in white blood cells called T lymphocytes, or T cells, which originate in the lymph system and bone marrow and help to fight infection. This disease usually affects people in ...
What is (are) Polydactyly ?
Polydactyly is a condition in which a person has more than five fingers per hand or five toes per foot. It is the most common birth defect of the hand and foot. Polydactyly can occur as an isolated finding such that the person has no other physical anomalies or intellectual impairment. However, it can occur in associat...
What are the symptoms of Thin basement membrane nephropathy ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Thin basement membrane nephropathy? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Thin basement membrane nephropathy. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use...
What is (are) Epidermolysis bullosa ?
Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a group of genetic skin diseases that cause the skin to blister very easily. Blisters form in response to minor injuries or friction, such as rubbing or scratching. There are four main types of epidermolysis bullosa: Dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa Epidermolysis bullosa simplex Junctional...
Is Epidermolysis bullosa inherited ?
How is epidermolysis bullosa inherited? Inherited epidermolysis bullosa (EB) may follow either an autosomal dominant or autosomal recessive inheritance pattern, depending on the type and subtype of inherited EB in the affected person. Epidermolysis bullosa simplex (the most common type of EB) is mainly autosomal domina...
What are the treatments for Epidermolysis bullosa ?
How might infections in individuals with epidermolysis bullosa be treated? The chance of contracting a skin infection can be reduced by good nutrition, which builds the bodys defenses and promotes healing, and by careful skin care with clean hands and use of sterile materials. For added protection, a doctor may recomme...
What is (are) Limited systemic sclerosis ?
Systemic sclerosis ine scleroderma is a type of systemic scleroderma that is characterized by Raynaud's phenomenon and the buildup of scar tissue (fibrosis) on one or more internal organs but not the skin. While the exact cause of sine scleroderma is unknown, it is believed to originate from an autoimmune reaction whic...
What is (are) Hairy cell leukemia ?
Hairy cell leukemia is a rare, slow-growing cancer of the blood in which the bone marrow makes too many B cells (lymphocytes), a type of white blood cell that fights infection. The condition is named after these excess B cells which look 'hairy' under a microscope. As the number of leukemia cells increases, fewer healt...
What is (are) Trismus-pseudocamptodactyly syndrome ?
Trismus-pseudocamptodactyly syndrome is a disorder of muscle development and function. It is characterized by short muscles and tendons resulting in limited range of motion of the hands, legs, and mouth. Both sporadic occurrence and autosomal dominant inheritance have been reported in the medical literature. The most s...
What are the symptoms of Trismus-pseudocamptodactyly syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Trismus-pseudocamptodactyly syndrome? While the symptoms of trismus-pseudocamptodactyly syndrome vary from patient to patient, characteristic symptoms include the inability to open the mouth wide (e.g., less than 6 mm, just under 1/4 of an inch) and shortened muscles, including of the...
What are the treatments for Trismus-pseudocamptodactyly syndrome ?
How might trismus-pseudocamptodactyly syndrome be treated? While the best treatment options for trismus-pseudocamptodactyly syndrome have not been well established cases of improvement of mouth mobility following surgery and physical therapy have been reported in the medical literature. We recommend that you speak with...
What is (are) 15q11.2 microdeletion ?
15q11.2 microdeletion refers to a chromosome abnormality in which a tiny piece of genetic material on the long arm of chromosome 15 (at a location designated q11.2) is missing (deleted). The features of people with a 15q11.2 microdeletion vary widely. The most common features include developmental, motor, and language ...
What are the symptoms of 15q11.2 microdeletion ?
What are the signs and symptoms of 15q11.2 microdeletion? The signs and symptoms in people with a 15q11.2 microdeletion can vary widely. Some people with the microdeletion don't have any apparent features, while others are more severely affected. When not all people with a genetic abnormality are affected, the conditio...
What causes 15q11.2 microdeletion ?
What causes a 15q11.2 microdeletion? A 15q11.2 microdeletion may occur randomly for the first time in an affected person (a de novo mutation), or it may be inherited from a parent with the microdeletion. A blood test to look at the parents' chromosomes is needed to find out how the microdeletion occurred. When a 15q11....
What is (are) Paraneoplastic cerebellar degeneration ?
Paraneoplastic syndromes are a group of rare disorders that include paraneoplastic cerebellar degeneration (PCD). Paraneoplastic syndromes are thought to result from an abnormal immune response to an underlying (and often undetected) malignant tumor. PCD is a rare, non-metastatic complication of cancer. PCD is typicall...
What are the symptoms of Chromosome 6q25 microdeletion syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Chromosome 6q25 microdeletion syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Chromosome 6q25 microdeletion syndrome. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You...
What are the symptoms of Spinocerebellar ataxia X-linked type 3 ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Spinocerebellar ataxia X-linked type 3? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Spinocerebellar ataxia X-linked type 3. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You...
What are the symptoms of Severe immunodeficiency, autosomal recessive, T-cell negative, B-cell negative, NK cell-positive ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Severe immunodeficiency, autosomal recessive, T-cell negative, B-cell negative, NK cell-positive? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Severe immunodeficiency, autosomal recessive, T-cell negative, B-cell negative, NK cell-positive. If the...
What are the symptoms of Trichothiodystrophy photosensitive ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Trichothiodystrophy photosensitive? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Trichothiodystrophy photosensitive. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use...
What is (are) Osteogenesis imperfecta type VI ?
Osteogenesis imperfecta type 6 is a form of osteogenesis imperfecta which results in weakened bones that breaks easily. When viewed under a microscope, bone tissue has a distinct "fish-scale" pattern. Individuals with osteogenesis imperfecta type 6 appear to be healthy at birth and do not have fractures until after 6...
What are the symptoms of Osteogenesis imperfecta type VI ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Osteogenesis imperfecta type VI? Osteogenesis imperfecta type VI is a moderate to severe form of osteogenesis imperfecta that affects the bones but is distinctive in the bone characteristics at a microscopic level (histology). People with this condition have bones that are thin (oste...
Is Osteogenesis imperfecta type VI inherited ?
How is osteogenesis imperfecta type 6 inherited? Osteogenesis imperfecta type 6 has an autosomal recessive pattern of inheritance. Autosomal recessive inheritance means that two copies of the gene in each cell are altered. The parents of a child with an autosomal recessive disorder typically are not affected, but each ...
How to diagnose Osteogenesis imperfecta type VI ?
Is genetic testing available for osteogenesis imperfecta? Genetic testing is available for individuals with osteogenesis imperfecta. The rate for detecting mutations in the genes that are responsible for OI varies depending on the type. Carrier testing may be available to relatives of affected individuals if the type o...
What is (are) Progressive transformation of germinal centers ?
Progressive transformation of germinal centers is a condition in which a lymph node becomes very enlarged (lymphadenopathy). Typically, only one lymph node is affected, though PTGC can involve multiple lymph nodes. The neck is the most common location of affected lymph nodes, but PTGC may also affect lymph nodes in t...
What causes Progressive transformation of germinal centers ?
What causes progressive transformation of germinal centers? Is it genetic? The cause of progressive transformation of germinal centers (PTGC) is currently unknown. Also, there is no evidence in the medical literature that PTGC is a genetic condition.
What are the treatments for Progressive transformation of germinal centers ?
What treatment is available for progressive transformation of germinal centers? Because progressive transformation of germinal centers (PTGC) is considered a benign condition and usually has no symptoms other than the enlarged lymph node, no treatment is necessary. The enlarged lymph node may stay the same size or shri...
What are the symptoms of Rhizomelic dysplasia Patterson Lowry type ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Rhizomelic dysplasia Patterson Lowry type? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Rhizomelic dysplasia Patterson Lowry type. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this conditio...
What is (are) Stevens-Johnson syndrome ?
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS), also called erythema multiforme major, is a limited form of toxic epidermal necrolysis. This disorder affects the skin, mucous membranes and eyes. Stevens-Johnson syndrome occurs twice as often in men as women, and most cases appear in children and young adults under 30, although it can ...
What are the symptoms of Stevens-Johnson syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Stevens-Johnson syndrome? Often, Stevens-Johnson syndrome begins with flu-like symptoms, followed by a painful red or purplish rash that spreads and blisters, eventually causing the top layer of the skin to die and shed. To be classified as Stevens-Johnson syndrome, the condition must...
What causes Stevens-Johnson syndrome ?
What causes Stevens-Johnson syndrome? The exact cause of Stevens-Johnson syndrome is unknown in 25 to 30% of cases. In those cases in which the cause can be determined, it is believed to be related to an adverse allergic drug reaction. Almost any drug--but most particularly sulfa drugs--can cause Stevens-Johnson syndro...
What are the treatments for Stevens-Johnson syndrome ?
How might Stevens-Johnson syndrome be treated? Stevens-Johnson syndrome may be difficult to treat.[2147] Patients should be admitted to an intensive care or burn unit as soon as the diagnosis is suspected.[2145][2147] Treatment of severe symptoms may include:[2147] Antibiotics to control any skin infections Corticoster...
What are the symptoms of Benign recurrent intrahepatic cholestasis ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Benign recurrent intrahepatic cholestasis? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Benign recurrent intrahepatic cholestasis. 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 Cataract, total congenital ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Cataract, total congenital? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Cataract, total congenital. 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 are the symptoms of Osteoporosis oculocutaneous hypopigmentation syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Osteoporosis oculocutaneous hypopigmentation syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Osteoporosis oculocutaneous hypopigmentation syndrome. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in p...
What are the symptoms of Methylmalonic acidemia with homocystinuria, type cblJ ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Methylmalonic acidemia with homocystinuria, type cblJ? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Methylmalonic acidemia with homocystinuria, type cblJ. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in p...
What is (are) Hemorrhagic shock and encephalopathy syndrome ?
Hemorrhagic shock and encephalopathy syndrome (HSES) is a rare disease that occurs suddenly in previously healthy children. This condition is characterized by severe shock, coagulopathy, encephalopathy, and liver and kidney dysfunction. Most cases of HSES occur in infants from age 3 to 8 months, although it can also oc...
What causes Hemorrhagic shock and encephalopathy syndrome ?
What causes hemorrhagic shock and encephalopathy syndrome? The cause of hemorrhagic shock and encephalopathy syndrome is unknown. Some researchers believe that this condition is caused by a complex combination of genetic and environmental factors. Researchers have proposed various factors that may contribute to the dev...
What are the symptoms of Rowley-Rosenberg syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Rowley-Rosenberg syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Rowley-Rosenberg 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 M...
What is (are) Pineocytoma ?
A pineocytoma is a tumor of the pineal gland, a small organ in the brain that makes melatonin (a sleep-regulating hormone). Pineocytomas most often occur in adults as a solid mass, although they may appear to have fluid-filled (cystic) spaces on images of the brain. Signs and symptoms of pineocytomas include headaches,...
What are the treatments for Pineocytoma ?
How might a pineocytoma be treated? Because pineocytomas are quite rare, there are no consensus guidelines on the best treatment for these tumors. However, surgery to remove the entire tumor is considered the standard treatment. Because these tumors are located deep in the brain, it is important that the risks of surge...
What are the symptoms of Craniosynostosis-mental retardation syndrome of Lin and Gettig ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Craniosynostosis-mental retardation syndrome of Lin and Gettig? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Craniosynostosis-mental retardation syndrome of Lin and Gettig. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the sy...
What are the symptoms of Lateral meningocele syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Lateral meningocele syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Lateral meningocele 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 Medline...
What is (are) Lafora disease ?
Lafora disease is an inherited, severe form of progressive myoclonus epilepsy. The condition most commonly begins with epileptic seizures in late childhood or adolescence. Other signs and symptoms include difficulty walking, muscle spasms (myoclonus) and dementia. Affected people also experience rapid cognitive deterio...
What are the symptoms of Lafora disease ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Lafora disease? The signs and symptoms of Lafora disease generally appear during late childhood or adolescence. Prior to the onset of symptoms, affected children appear to have normal development although some may have isolated febrile or nonfebrile convulsions in infancy or early chi...
What causes Lafora disease ?
What causes Lafora disease? Most cases of Lafora disease are caused by changes (mutations) in either the EPM2A gene or the NHLRC1 gene. These genes encode proteins that play a critical role in the survival of nerve cells (neurons) in the brain. Although the proteins are thought to have many functions in the body, one i...
Is Lafora disease inherited ?
Is Lafora disease inherited? Lafora disease is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner. This means that to be affected, a person must have a mutation in both copies of the responsible gene in each cell. The parents of an affected person usually each carry one mutated copy of the gene and are referred to as carriers....
How to diagnose Lafora disease ?
How is Lafora disease diagnosed? A diagnosis of Lafora disease is often suspected based on the presence of characteristic signs and symptoms. Additional testing can then be ordered to confirm the diagnosis and rule out other conditions that may cause similar features. For example, a skin biopsy may be performed to dete...
What are the treatments for Lafora disease ?
How might Lafora disease be treated? Unfortunately, there is currently no cure for Lafora disease or way to slow the progression of the condition. Treatment is based on the signs and symptoms present in each person. For example, certain medications may be recommended to managed generalized seizures. In the advanced sta...
What is (are) Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita ?
Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita is an inherited disorder of bone growth that affects the bones of the spine and ends of the long bones in the arms and legs. Features of this condition include short stature (dwarfism); a very short trunk and neck; abnormal curvature of the spine; barrel-shaped chest; shortened li...
What are the symptoms of Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You...
Is Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita inherited ?
How is spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita inherited? Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia (SEDC) is typically inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. This means that one altered (mutated) gene in each cell is sufficient to cause the disorder. Most cases of SEDC do not result from inheriting it from a parent, however; th...
What are the symptoms of Mental retardation syndrome, Belgian type ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Mental retardation syndrome, Belgian type? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Mental retardation syndrome, Belgian type. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this conditio...
What is (are) Congenital myasthenic syndrome ?
Congenital myasthenic syndrome (CMS) is a group of genetic disorders that result in muscle weakness and fatigue. Symptoms can range from mild weakness to progressive disabling weakness. There are three main subtypes of CMS, which are defined by how they affect the connection between muscles and the nervous system: post...
Is Congenital myasthenic syndrome inherited ?
How is congenital myasthenic syndrome inherited? Almost all types of CMS are inherited in an autosomal recessive manner. In order to have the autosomal recessive form of CMS, both parents of an affected individual must be carriers of the disease causing mutation. If a person has CMS, but their partner is not a carrier ...
What is (are) Cap myopathy ?
Cap myopathy is a disorder that primarily affects skeletal muscles, the muscles that the body uses for movement. People with cap myopathy have muscle weakness (myopathy) and poor muscle tone (hypotonia) throughout the body, but they are most severely affected in the muscles of the face, neck, and limbs. The muscle weak...
What are the symptoms of Jansen type metaphyseal chondrodysplasia ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Jansen type metaphyseal chondrodysplasia? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Jansen type metaphyseal chondrodysplasia. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition....
What is (are) Werner's syndrome ?
Werner's syndrome is a disease chiefly characterized by premature aging and cancer predisposition. Development is typically normal until the end of the first decade; the first sign is the lack of a growth spurt during puberty. Early signs (usually in the 20s) include loss and graying of hair, hoarseness, and scleroderm...
What are the symptoms of Werner's syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Werner's syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Werner's 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 Dictionar...
What are the symptoms of Laurence Prosser Rocker syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Laurence Prosser Rocker syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Laurence Prosser Rocker 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...
What are the symptoms of Loose anagen hair syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Loose anagen hair syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Loose anagen hair 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...
What is (are) Beriberi ?
Beriberi is a condition that occurs in people who are deficient in thiamine (vitamin B1). There are two major types of beriberi: wet beriberi which affects the cardiovascular system and dry beriberi which affects the nervous system. People with wet beriberi may experience increased heart rate, shortness of breath, and ...
What is (are) Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2F ?
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2F (CMT2F) is a genetic disorder of the peripheral nerves. The subtypes of CMT type 2 (including type 2F) have similar features and are distinguished only by their disease-causing genes. Signs and symptoms usually begin between the ages of 5 and 25 and typically include slowly progressi...
What are the symptoms of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2F ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2F? The subtypes of Charcot-Marie-Tooth type 2, including type 2F, have similar signs and symptoms. Affected individuals usually become symptomatic between the ages of 5 and 25, though onset can range from infancy to after the third decade of life. The...
What causes Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2F ?
What causes Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2F? Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2F (CMT2F) is caused by mutations in the HSPB1 gene. This gene provides instructions for making a protein (heat shock protein beta-1) which helps protect cells under adverse conditions. Heat shock proteins appear to be involved in activit...
Is Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2F inherited ?
How is Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2F inherited? Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2F is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. This means that only one mutated copy of the gene in each cell is sufficient to cause the condition. Most affected individuals inherit the mutated gene from an affected parent, but in ...
How to diagnose Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2F ?
Is genetic testing available for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2F? Yes. GeneTests lists the names of laboratories that are performing clincial genetic testing for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2F. To view the contact information for these laboratories, click here. Please note that most of the laboratories listed ...
What are the treatments for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2F ?
How might Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2F be treated? Treatment for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2 mainly focuses on the specific symptoms present. Affected individuals are often managed by a team of various specialists that includes neurologists, physiatrists, orthopedic surgeons, and physical and occupational...
What are the symptoms of Mental retardation X-linked, South African type ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Mental retardation X-linked, South African type? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Mental retardation X-linked, South African type. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with t...
What are the symptoms of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2D ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2D? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2D. 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) Fallopian tube cancer ?
Fallopian tube cancer develops in the tubes that connect a woman's ovaries and uterus. It is very rare and accounts for only 1-2% of all gynecologic cancers. Fallopian tube cancer occurs when normal cells in one or both tubes change and grow in an uncontrolled way, forming a mass called a tumor. Cancer can begin in an...
What is (are) Zika virus infection ?
Zika virus infection is spread to people primarily through the bite of an infected mosquito. Zika virus can also be spread from a pregnant mother to her child and through sexual contact with an affected male partner. Cases of Zika virus transmission via blood transfusions have also been reported. Zika virus outbreaks a...
What are the treatments for Zika virus infection ?
How might a Zika virus infection be treated? There is no vaccine to prevent Zika virus infections, nor is there a specific medicine to treat Zika. Individuals infected with the Zika virus should get plenty of rest, drink fluids, and take medications such as acetaminophen for pain. Aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-in...
What is (are) Stickler syndrome type 1 ?
Stickler syndrome is a group of hereditary connective tissue disorders characterized by distinctive facial features, eye abnormalities, hearing loss, and joint problems. The features vary widely among affected people. Stickler syndrome type 1 may be divided into 2 subgroups: the membranous vitreous type and a predomina...
What are the symptoms of Stickler syndrome type 1 ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Stickler syndrome type 1? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Stickler syndrome 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...
What are the symptoms of Scott Bryant Graham syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Scott Bryant Graham syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Scott Bryant Graham 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 Medline...
What is (are) Transient neonatal diabetes mellitus ?
Transient neonatal diabetes mellitus (TNDB) is a type of diabetes that appears within the first few weeks of life but is transient; affected infants go into remission within a few months, with possible relapse to permanent diabetes in adolescence or adulthood. Affected individuals have slow growth before birth followed...
What are the symptoms of Transient neonatal diabetes mellitus ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Transient neonatal diabetes mellitus? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Transient neonatal diabetes mellitus. 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) Methylmalonic acidemia with homocystinuria, type cblC ?
Methylmalonic academia with homocystinuria (MMA+HCU) cblC is a genetic disorder that prevents the body from breaking down certain amino acids found in protein (i.e., isoleucine, valine, methionine, and threonine). As a result, homocystine, methylmalonic acid, and other harmful substances build-up in the body. Treatment...
What are the symptoms of Methylmalonic acidemia with homocystinuria, type cblC ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Methylmalonic acidemia with homocystinuria, type cblC? For both methylmalonic acidemia and methylmalonic acidemia with homocystinuria (MMA+HCU) cblC type signs and symptoms can vary from mild to life-threatening. There have been cases of MMA+HCU cblC type associated with mild symptoms...
What is (are) Ullrich congenital muscular dystrophy ?
Ullrich congenital muscular dystrophy is a condition that mainly affects skeletal muscles (the muscles used for movement). Affected individuals show severe muscle weakness soon after birth, develop stiff joints (contractures) in their knees and elbows, and may have an unusual range of movement (hypermobility) in their ...
What are the symptoms of Ullrich congenital muscular dystrophy ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Ullrich congenital muscular dystrophy? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Ullrich congenital muscular dystrophy. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You c...
What are the treatments for Ullrich congenital muscular dystrophy ?
How might Ullrich muscular dystrophy be treated? Physical therapy, including early mobilization, regular stretching and splinting, is the main focus of supportive care. Respiratory support and night-time ventilation often becomes necessary in the first or second decade of life. Prevention of chest infections may be ach...
What are the symptoms of Fibular hypoplasia and complex brachydactyly ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Fibular hypoplasia and complex brachydactyly? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Fibular hypoplasia and complex brachydactyly. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this co...
What are the symptoms of Episodic ataxia with nystagmus ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Episodic ataxia with nystagmus? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Episodic ataxia with nystagmus. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the Med...
What is (are) Virus associated hemophagocytic syndrome ?
Virus associated hemophagocytic syndrome is a very serious complication of a viral infection. Signs and symptoms of virus associated hemophagocytic syndrome, include high fever, liver problems, enlarged liver and spleen, coagulation factor abnormalities, decreased red or white blood cells and platelets (pancytopenia), ...