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What is (are) Septo-optic dysplasia ?
Septo-optic dysplasia is a disorder of early brain development. The signs and symptoms vary from person to person; however, underdevelopment (hypoplasia) of the optic nerve, abnormal formation of structures along the midline of the brain, and pituitary hypoplasia are the characteristic findings. Recurring seizures, del...
What are the symptoms of Septo-optic dysplasia ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Septo-optic dysplasia? Symptoms may include blindness in one or both eyes, pupil dilation in response to light, nystagmus (a rapid, involuntary to-and-fro movement of the eyes), inward and outward deviation of the eyes, hypotonia (low muscle tone), and hormonal problems leading to slo...
What causes Septo-optic dysplasia ?
What causes septo-optic dysplasia? In most cases of septo-optic dysplasia, the cause of the disorder is unknown. Researchers suspect that a combination of genetic and environmental factors may play a role in causing this disorder. Proposed environmental risk factors include viral infections, specific medications, and a...
Is Septo-optic dysplasia inherited ?
Is septo-optic dysplasia inherited?
What are the treatments for Septo-optic dysplasia ?
Can septo-optic dysplasia be cured? There is no cure for septo-optic dysplasia. Treatment is symptomatic. Hormone deficiencies may be treated with hormone replacement therapy. The optical problems are generally not treatable. Vision, physical, and occupational therapies may be required.
What are the symptoms of Rippling muscle disease, 1 ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Rippling muscle disease, 1? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Rippling muscle disease, 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...
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 are the symptoms of Dextrocardia with unusual facies and microphthalmia ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Dextrocardia with unusual facies and microphthalmia? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Dextrocardia with unusual facies and microphthalmia. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in peopl...
What is (are) Familial isolated hyperparathyroidism ?
Familial isolated hyperparathyroidism (FIHP) is an inherited form of primary hyperparathyroidism that is not associated with other features. The age of diagnosis varies from childhood to adulthood. In FIHP, tumors involving the parathyroid glands cause the production and release of excess parathyroid hormone, which in ...
What are the symptoms of Familial isolated hyperparathyroidism ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Familial isolated hyperparathyroidism? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Familial isolated hyperparathyroidism. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You c...
Is Familial isolated hyperparathyroidism inherited ?
How is familial isolated hyperparathyroidism inherited? Familial isolated hyperparathyroidism (FIHP) is typically inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. This means that having only one changed (mutated) copy of the responsible gene in each cell is enough to cause signs or symptoms of the condition. When a person wi...
How to diagnose Familial isolated hyperparathyroidism ?
How is familial isolated hyperparathyroidism diagnosed? The diagnosis of familial isolated hyperparathyroidism (FIHP) is primarily a diagnosis of exclusion. This means that it is diagnosed when no symptoms or genetic features of other forms of familial hyperparathyroidism are present. FIHP may be the only feature of an...
What is (are) Partington syndrome ?
Partington syndrome is a rare neurological condition that is primarily characterized by mild to moderate intellectual disability and dystonia of the hands. Other signs and symptoms may include dysarthria, behavioral abnormalities, recurrent seizures and/or an unusual gait (style of walking). Partington syndrome usually...
What are the symptoms of Partington syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Partington syndrome? The signs and symptoms of Partington syndrome vary but may include: Mild to moderate intellectual disability Behavioral issues Dystonia, especially affecting the movement of the hands Dysarthria Abnormal gait (style of walking) Recurrent seizures Partington syndro...
What causes Partington syndrome ?
What causes Partington syndrome? Partington syndrome is caused by changes (mutations) in the ARX gene, which encodes a protein that regulates the activity of other genes. This protein is particularly important in the developing brain where it plays many roles (i.e. assisting with the movement and communication of neuro...
Is Partington syndrome inherited ?
Is Partington syndrome inherited? Partington syndrome is inherited in an X-linked recessive manner. A condition is considered X-linked if the mutated gene that causes the condition is located on the X chromosome, one of the two sex chromosomes (the Y chromosome is the other sex chromosome). Women have two X chromosomes...
What are the treatments for Partington syndrome ?
How might Partington syndrome be treated? The treatment of Partington syndrome is based on the signs and symptoms present in each person. For example, dystonia of the hands and other parts of the body may be treated with a variety of therapies including medications and/or physical therapy. Speech therapy may be recomme...
What is (are) Madelung disease ?
Madelung disease is a rare condition characterized by the symmetric growth of fatty tumors (lipomas) around the neck, shoulders, upper arms and/or upper trunk. It most often affects men of Mediterranean ancestry between the ages of 30 and 70 who have a history of alcohol abuse. Non-alcoholics and women can also be affe...
What are the symptoms of Madelung disease ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Madelung disease? The signs and symptoms of Madelung disease vary from person to person. The condition is characterized by the symmetric growth of fatty tumors (lipomas) around the neck, shoulders, upper arms and/or upper trunk. In some affected people, these fatty deposits may grow r...
What causes Madelung disease ?
What causes Madelung disease? The exact underlying cause of Madelung disease remains unknown, but several theories have been proposed. The body's inability to properly metabolize fat in affected people suggests that Madelung disease may be an endocrine disorder. An enzyme defect or a change in the surface of cells coul...
Is Madelung disease inherited ?
Is Madelung disease inherited? Although the exact cause of Madelung disease is unknown, most cases are not thought to be inherited. However, more than one family member can occasionally be affected by this condition which suggests that it may be inherited in rare cases. In the majority of these families, the mode of in...
How to diagnose Madelung disease ?
How is Madelung disease diagnosed? Madelung disease is usually diagnosed based on a thorough physical exam, accurate medical history, and imaging studies - computed tomography (CT scan) and/or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI scan). A CT scan is an imaging method that uses x-rays to create pictures of cross-sections of ...
What are the treatments for Madelung disease ?
How might Madelung disease be treated? To date, the most effective treatment for Madelung disease is surgery which may include surgical excision (removal) and/or liposuction. Liposuction has gained popularity in more recent years since it results in minimal scarring. It is also considered less invasive, technically eas...
What is (are) Macrodactyly of the hand ?
Macrodactyly of the hand is a rare condition in which a person's fingers are abnormally large due to the overgrowth of the underlying bone and soft tissue. This condition is congenital, meaning that babies are born with it. Although babies are born with the condition, macrodactyly is usually not inherited. Most of the ...
What are the symptoms of Choroidal dystrophy central areolar ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Choroidal dystrophy central areolar? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Choroidal dystrophy central areolar. 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) Hereditary cerebral hemorrhage with amyloidosis ?
Cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA) is a neurological condition in which amyloid protein is deposited onto the walls of the arteries of the brain (and less frequently, veins). Although CAA often does not cause symptoms, it may cause bleeding into the brain (hemorrhagic stroke), dementia, or neurologic episodes in some p...
What are the symptoms of Hereditary cerebral hemorrhage with amyloidosis ?
What symptoms may be associated with hereditary cerebral hemorrhage with amyloidosis - Dutch type? Approximately 87% of individuals with hereditary cerebral hemorrhage with amyloidosis - Dutch type have intracranial hemorrhage (bleeding in the brain) and 13% have infarcts (stroke). The first stroke usually occurs betwe...
What causes Hereditary cerebral hemorrhage with amyloidosis ?
What causes hereditary cerebral hemorrhage with amyloidosis - Dutch type? The clinical symptoms of hereditary cerebral hemorrhage with amyloidosis - Dutch type are caused by the build-up of a protein called amyloid within the arterial walls of the brain. This protein build-up causes bleeding into the brain. The symptom...
Is Hereditary cerebral hemorrhage with amyloidosis inherited ?
Since I have a family history of hereditary cerebral hemorrhage with amyloidosis, what are the chances that I inherited the condition? To find out your chances of having hereditary cerebral hemorrhage with amyloidosis, you may want to speak with a genetics professional. A genetics professionl can review your medical an...
What are the treatments for Hereditary cerebral hemorrhage with amyloidosis ?
How might hereditary cerebral hemorrhage with amyloidosis - Dutch type be treated? There is no known effective treatment for hereditary cerebral hemorrhage with amyloidosis - Dutch type. Treatment is supportive and based on the control of symptoms. In some cases, rehabilitation is needed for weakness or clumsiness. Thi...
What are the symptoms of Familial encephalopathy with neuroserpin inclusion bodies ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Familial encephalopathy with neuroserpin inclusion bodies? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Familial encephalopathy with neuroserpin inclusion bodies. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is s...
What are the symptoms of Neuhauser Eichner Opitz syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Neuhauser Eichner Opitz syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Neuhauser Eichner Opitz 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 Familial erythrocytosis, 1 ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Familial erythrocytosis, 1? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Familial erythrocytosis, 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...
What are the symptoms of Panhypopituitarism X-linked ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Panhypopituitarism X-linked? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Panhypopituitarism X-linked. 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 gastrointestinal melanoma ?
Primary melanoma of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract refers to a melanoma starting in the stomach, intestines, salivary glands, mouth, esophagus, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, or rectum. Melanoma is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the melanocytes. Melanocytes are commonly found in the skin and are th...
What are the symptoms of Primary gastrointestinal melanoma ?
What are the symptoms of primary melanoma of the small intestine? Symptoms of primary melanoma of the small intestine can vary from person to person. Symptoms tend to be non-specific including nausea, vomiting, stomachache, fatigue, hemorrhage (broken blood vessels), and anemia (low red blood cell count).
What causes Primary gastrointestinal melanoma ?
What causes primary melanoma of the small intestine? The cause of primary melanoma of the small intestine is currently unknown. Theories include that the cancer originated from a undetectable primary tumor that spontaneously (naturally) regressed on its own; that the cancer originated from a primary tumor that is so sm...
How to diagnose Primary gastrointestinal melanoma ?
How might primary melanoma of the small intestine be diagnosed? A variety of tests may be involved in the initial diagnosis of the tumor, including contrast radiography, endoscopy, and CT scan. The tumor is confirmed by surgical resection. Careful study of tissue samples from the tumor under a microscope will show the ...
What are the treatments for Primary gastrointestinal melanoma ?
How might primary melanoma of the small intestine be treated? Treatment of primary melanoma of the small intestine often involves the surgical resection of the tumor. We encourage you to speak with your healthcare provider to learn more about your surgical and other treatment options.
What are the symptoms of Lung agenesis ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Lung agenesis? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Lung agenesis. 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 loo...
What is (are) Fine-Lubinsky syndrome ?
Fine-Lubinsky syndrome (FLS) is a very rare syndrome that affects various parts of the body. Signs and symptoms can vary and may include brachycephaly or plagiocephaly; structural brain abnormalities; abnormal EEG; intellectual disability; deafness; eye conditions (cataracts or glaucoma); distinctive facial features; a...
What are the symptoms of Fine-Lubinsky syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Fine-Lubinsky syndrome? The signs and symptoms known to occur in people with Fine-Lubinsky syndrome (FLS) are based on reports of the few people who have been diagnosed and described in the medical literature. Numerous features have been reported and many of them vary among affected p...
What causes Fine-Lubinsky syndrome ?
What causes Fine-Lubinsky syndrome? The cause of Fine-Lubinsky syndrome remains unknown. With the exception of one family report of an affected brother and sister (suggesting an autosomal recessive inheritance pattern), all other cases have been sporadic (occurring in people with no family history of FLS). Additional r...
Is Fine-Lubinsky syndrome inherited ?
How is Fine-Lubinsky syndrome inherited? Almost all people reported to have FineLubinsky syndrome (FLS) have been the only affected people in their families (these cases were sporadic). There has been one report of an affected brother and sister with unaffected parents, suggesting autosomal recessive inheritance. Addit...
How to diagnose Fine-Lubinsky syndrome ?
How is Fine-Lubinsky syndrome diagnosed? In 2009, Corona-Rivera et. al reviewed the signs and symptoms reported in people diagnosed with Fine-Lubinsky syndrome (FLS). They identified key signs for diagnosis as: non-synostotic (without synostosis) brachycephaly (short or broad head) or plagiocephaly (flattening of the h...
What are the symptoms of Van Regemorter Pierquin Vamos syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Van Regemorter Pierquin Vamos syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Van Regemorter Pierquin Vamos 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 SLC4A1-associated distal renal tubular acidosis ?
What are the signs and symptoms of SLC4A1-associated distal renal tubular acidosis? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for SLC4A1-associated distal renal tubular acidosis. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with t...
What is (are) Trisomy 17 mosaicism ?
Trisomy 17 mosaicism is a chromosomal abnormality in which there are three copies of chromosome 17 in some cells of the body, rather than the usual two copies. Trisomy 17 mosaicism is one of the rarest trisomies in humans. It is often incorrectly called trisomy 17 (also referred to as full trisomy 17), which is when th...
What causes Trisomy 17 mosaicism ?
What causes trisomy 17 mosaicism? Trisomy 17 mosaicism can arise due to errors in cell division that occur after conception. For example, at the time of conception, the fetus may actually have trisomy 17 in all of its cells; however, during cell division, some of the cells lose the extra chromosome 17. Alternatively, t...
What are the symptoms of Spastic paraplegia 18 ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Spastic paraplegia 18? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Spastic paraplegia 18. 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 D...
What are the symptoms of Rheumatoid nodulosis ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Rheumatoid nodulosis? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Rheumatoid nodulosis. 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 is (are) Valinemia ?
Valinemia is a very rare metabolic disorder characterized by abnormally high levels of the amino acid valine in the blood and urine. Infants with valinemia reportedly experience lack of appetite, vomiting, and failure to thrive. In some cases, the condition may be life-threatening. Low muscle tone (hypotonia), excessiv...
What are the symptoms of Valinemia ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Valinemia? Valinemia is thought to be extremely rare and has been described in only a few people. The condition is reportedly present from birth. Symptoms in the newborn period include lack of appetite, protein intolerance, metabolic acidosis, frequent vomiting, failure to thrive, and...
What are the treatments for Valinemia ?
How might valinemia be treated? Due to the rarity of valinemia, information about treatment in the medical literature is very limited. A diet low in valine introduced during early infancy is thought to improve symptoms of the condition and lower valine concentrations in the blood to normal levels.
What is (are) Mondor disease ?
Mondor disease is a rare condition that is characterized by scarring and inflammation of the veins located just beneath the skin of the chest. The affected veins are initially red and tender and subsequently become a painless, tough, fibrous band that is accompanied by tension and retraction of the nearby skin. In most...
What are the symptoms of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, spondylocheirodysplastic type ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, spondylocheirodysplastic type ? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, spondylocheirodysplastic type . If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in...
What is (are) Synovial Chondromatosis ?
Synovial chondromatosis is a type of non-cancerous tumor that arises in the lining of a joint. The knee is most commonly affected, however it can affect any joint. The tumors begin as small nodules of cartilage. These nodules can separate and become loose within the joint. Some tumors may be no larger than a grain of r...
What causes Synovial Chondromatosis ?
What causes synovial chondromatosis? The exact underlying cause of synovial chondromatosis is unknown. Some research suggests that trauma may play a role in its development because the condition primarily occurs in weight-bearing joints. Infection has also been considered as a contributing factor. The condition is not ...
What is (are) X-linked congenital stationary night blindness ?
X-linked congenital stationary night blindness (XLCSNB) is a disorder of the retina. People with this condition typically experience night blindness and other vision problems, including loss of sharpness (reduced visual acuity), severe nearsightedness (myopia), nystagmus, and strabismus. Color vision is typically not a...
What are the symptoms of X-linked congenital stationary night blindness ?
What are the signs and symptoms of X-linked congenital stationary night blindness? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for X-linked congenital stationary night blindness. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with thi...
How to diagnose X-linked congenital stationary night blindness ?
Is genetic testing available for X-linked congenital stationary night blindness? Yes. About 45% of individuals with XLCSNB have the complete form, which is caused by mutations in the NYX gene. The other 55% have the incomplete form, which is caused by mutations in the CACNA1F gene. The Genetic Testing Registry (GTR) pr...
What are the symptoms of Epidermolysis bullosa, late-onset localized junctional, with mental retardation ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Epidermolysis bullosa, late-onset localized junctional, with mental retardation? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Epidermolysis bullosa, late-onset localized junctional, with mental retardation. If the information is available, the tab...
What is (are) L1 syndrome ?
L1 syndrome is a mild to severe congenital disorder with hydrocephalus of varying degrees of severity, intellectual disability, spasticity of the legs, and adducted thumbs. It includes several conditions, some more severe than others: X-linked hydrocephalus with stenosis of the aqueduct of Sylvius (HSAS) - the most sev...
What are the symptoms of L1 syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of L1 syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for L1 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 up...
What are the symptoms of Okamoto syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Okamoto syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Okamoto 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 ...
What is (are) Porokeratosis of Mibelli ?
Porokeratosis of Mibelli is a skin condition that usually develops in children or young adults. It begins as one or a few small, brownish bumps that grow into raised, bumpy patches. These patches slowly increase in size over time. The cause of this condition is unknown, though exposure to sunlight or other forms of ...
What are the symptoms of Porokeratosis of Mibelli ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Porokeratosis of Mibelli? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Porokeratosis of Mibelli. 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 treatments for Porokeratosis of Mibelli ?
How might porokeratosis of Mibelli be treated? Treatment depends on the size, location, and aggressiveness of porokeratosis of Mibelli. Affected individuals are recommended to visit their personal physician regularly to watch for signs of skin cancer, limit sun exposure to the affected area, and use moisturizers as ne...
What are the symptoms of Small patella syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Small patella syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Small patella 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) Prothrombin thrombophilia ?
Prothrombin thrombophilia is an inherited disorder of blood clotting. Thrombophilia is an increased tendency to form abnormal blood clots in blood vessels. People who have prothrombin thrombophilia are at somewhat higher than average risk for a type of clot called a deep venous thrombosis, which typically occur in the ...
What are the symptoms of Prothrombin thrombophilia ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Prothrombin thrombophilia? The signs and symptoms of this condition depend on whether a person has inherited one or two copies of the F2 gene mutation from his or her parents. A person who inherits one gene mutation is called a heterozygote. Whereas a person that inherits two gene mut...
Is Prothrombin thrombophilia inherited ?
How is prothrombin thrombophilia inherited? Prothrombin thrombophilia is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. For this condition, this means that having one mutated copy of the disease-causing gene (F2) in each cell may be sufficient to cause signs or symptoms of the condition. The mutation in the F2 gene that ca...
How to diagnose Prothrombin thrombophilia ?
What kind of tests can determine if an individual has, or is a carrier of, prothrombin thrombophilia? No clinical signs or symptoms are specific for prothrombin thrombophilia. A confirmed diagnosis of this condition requires specific genetic testing via DNA analysis of the F2 gene, which provides instructions for makin...
What are the symptoms of Hypoparathyroidism-retardation-dysmorphism syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Hypoparathyroidism-retardation-dysmorphism syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Hypoparathyroidism-retardation-dysmorphism syndrome. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in peopl...
What are the symptoms of Thalamic degeneration symmetrical infantile ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Thalamic degeneration symmetrical infantile? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Thalamic degeneration symmetrical infantile. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this cond...
What is (are) Chanarin-Dorfman syndrome ?
Chanarin-Dorfman syndrome is an inherited condition in which fats are stored abnormally in the body. Affected individuals cannot break down certain fats called triglycerides. These fats accumulate in organs and tissues, including skin, liver, muscles, intestine, eyes, and ears. At birth, affected individuals usually pr...
What are the symptoms of Chanarin-Dorfman syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Chanarin-Dorfman syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Chanarin-Dorfman 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) Albright's hereditary osteodystrophy ?
Albright's hereditary osteodystrophy is a syndrome with a wide range of manifestations including short stature, obesity, round face, subcutaneous (under the skin) ossifications (gradual replacement of cartilage by bone), and characteristic shortening and widening of the bones in the hands and feet (brachydactyly). The ...
What are the symptoms of Albright's hereditary osteodystrophy ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Albright's hereditary osteodystrophy? Albright's hereditary osteodystophy is a genetic disorder that can cause many different symptoms. People with this disorder usually have short stature, obesity, round face, short bones in the hands and feet (brachydactyly), subcutaneous (under the...
What causes Albright's hereditary osteodystrophy ?
What causes Albright's hereditary osteodystrophy? Albright's hereditary osteodystophy is caused by mutations in the GNAS gene. Albright's hereditary osteodystrophy is transmitted as an autosomal dominant trait. The hormone resistance associated with Albright's hereditary osteodystrophy, in particular resistance to para...
Is Albright's hereditary osteodystrophy inherited ?
How is progressive osseous heteroplasia inherited? This condition is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern, which means one copy of the altered gene in each cell is sufficient to cause the disorder. People normally inherit one copy of each gene from their mother and one copy from their father. For most genes, both...
What are the treatments for Albright's hereditary osteodystrophy ?
How might Albright's hereditary osteodystrophy be treated? Treatment with calcium and vitamin D supplements help maintain normal levels of calcium in the blood. If there are high levels of phosphate in the blood, it may be recommended to eat a low-phosphorous diet or take medications called phosphate binders to help lo...
What is (are) Squamous cell carcinoma ?
Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the second most common skin cancer. SCC most often affects individuals who are exposed to large amounts of sunlight. It is typically characterized by a red papule or plaque with a scaly or crusted surface; it may be suspected whenever a small, firm reddish-colored skin lesion, growth or...
What are the treatments for Squamous cell carcinoma ?
How might squamous cell carcinoma be treated? Skin cancer generally has a high cure rate if it is treated early. Treatment depends on how big the tumor is, its location, and how far it has spread (metastasis). Methods of treatment for squamous cell carcinoma may include: Curettage and desiccation - scraping away the ca...
What is (are) Spinocerebellar ataxia 3 ?
Spinocerebellar ataxia 3 is a rare movement disorder that is characterized by ataxia, clumsiness and weakness in the arms and legs, spasticity, a staggering lurching walk easily mistaken for drunkenness, difficulty with speech and swallowing, and involuntary eye movements sometimes accompanied by double vision, and bul...
What are the symptoms of Spinocerebellar ataxia 3 ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Spinocerebellar ataxia 3? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Spinocerebellar ataxia 3. 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 Testicular cancer ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Testicular cancer? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Testicular cancer. 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 Morquio syndrome B ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Morquio syndrome B? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Morquio syndrome B. 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 are the symptoms of Chondrodysplasia, Grebe type ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Chondrodysplasia, Grebe type? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Chondrodysplasia, Grebe type. 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) Serpiginous choroiditis ?
Serpiginous choroiditis is a rare inflammatory eye condition that typically develops between age 30 and 70 years. Affected individuals have lesions in the eye that last from weeks to months and involve scarring of the eye tissue. Recurrence of these lesions is common in serpiginous choroiditis. Vision loss may occur in...
What causes Serpiginous choroiditis ?
What causes serpiginous choroiditis? The cause of serpiginous choroiditis is unknown. Speculation exists regarding an association with exposure to various toxic compounds and/or infectious agents. Some researchers believe the condition is related to an organ-specific autoimmune inflammatory process.
Is Serpiginous choroiditis inherited ?
Can I inherit serpiginous choroiditis if my mother has the condition? No familial predillection or propensity has been described.
What are the treatments for Serpiginous choroiditis ?
Is there any treatment for serpiginous choroiditis? There are a few treatment options for individuals with serpiginous choroiditis. Treatment may involve an anti-inflammatory medication, such as prednisone, or an immune system suppressing combination of prednisone, cyclosporine, and azathioprine. Additionally, the role...
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) Mucopolysaccharidosis type IIIC ?
Mucopolysaccharidosis type IIIC (MPS IIIC) is an genetic disorder that makes the body unable to break down large sugar molecules called glycosaminoglycans (GAGs, formerly called mucopolysaccharides). Specifically, people with this condition are unable to break down a GAG called heparan sulfate. Affected individuals can...
What are the symptoms of Mucopolysaccharidosis type IIIC ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Mucopolysaccharidosis type IIIC? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Mucopolysaccharidosis type IIIC. 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 are the symptoms of Chang Davidson Carlson syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Chang Davidson Carlson syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Chang Davidson Carlson 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 M...
What is (are) Pili annulati ?
Pili annulati is a hair disorder. In pili annulati, affected hair has a pattern of light and dark banding. People with pili annulati may describe their hair as "striped" or as having silvery beads. Pili annulati typically involves 20-80% of scalp hair, however it can involve facial and body hair as well. Affected hairs...