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What is (are) Marshall-Smith syndrome ? | Marshall-Smith syndrome is a malformation syndrome characterized by advanced bone age, failure to thrive, respiratory problems, dysmorphic facial features, and variable mental retardation. Less than 40 cases have been reported in the literature, mostly as single case reports or small series. Early death is common due t... |
What are the symptoms of Marshall-Smith syndrome ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Marshall-Smith syndrome? Marshall-Smith syndrome is characterized by accelerated skeletal maturation, relative failure to thrive, respiratory difficulties, mental retardation, and unusual facies, including wide and prominent forehead, protruding and widely spaced eyes, blue sclerae (t... |
What are the symptoms of Pseudohypoparathyroidism type 2 ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Pseudohypoparathyroidism type 2? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Pseudohypoparathyroidism type 2. 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 Thakker-Donnai syndrome ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Thakker-Donnai syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Thakker-Donnai 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 Medic... |
What is (are) Greig cephalopolysyndactyly syndrome ? | Greig cephalopolysyndactyly syndrome (GCPS) is a congenital disorder that affects development of the limbs, head, and face. Findings might include an extra finger or toe (polydactyly), fusion of the skin between the fingers or toes (syndactyly), widely spaced eyes (ocular hypertelorism), and an abnormally large head si... |
What are the symptoms of Greig cephalopolysyndactyly syndrome ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Greig cephalopolysyndactyly syndrome? The symptoms of Greig cephalopolysyndactyly syndrome (GCPS) are highly variable, ranging from mild to severe. People with this condition typically have limb anomalies, which may include one or more extra fingers or toes (polydactyly), an abnormall... |
What causes Greig cephalopolysyndactyly syndrome ? | What causes Greig cephalopolysyndactyly syndrome? Mutations in the GLI3 gene cause Greig cephalopolysyndactyly syndrome (GCPS). The GLI3 gene provides instructions for making a protein that controls gene expression, which is a process that regulates whether genes are turned on or off in particular cells. By interacting... |
Is Greig cephalopolysyndactyly syndrome inherited ? | How is Greig cephalopolysyndactyly syndrome inherited? Greig cephalopolysyndactyly syndrome (GCPS) is often inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern. This means that to be affected, a person only needs a change (mutation) in one copy of the GLI3 gene in each cell. In some cases, an affected person inherits a gene mut... |
How to diagnose Greig cephalopolysyndactyly syndrome ? | Is genetic testing available for Greig cephalopolysyndactyly syndrome? Yes. GLI3 is the only gene known to be associated with Greig cephalopolysyndactyly syndrome (GCPS). Genetic testing is available to analyze the GLI3 gene for mutations. Mutations involving GLI3 can be identified in greater than 75% of people with GC... |
What are the treatments for Greig cephalopolysyndactyly syndrome ? | How might Greig cephalopolysyndactyly syndrome be treated? Treatment for Greig cephalopolysyndactyly syndrome (GCPS) is symptomatic. Treatment might include elective surgical repair of polydactyly. Evaluation and treatment of hydrocephalus might additionally occur if hydrocephalus is present. Hydrocephalus is a condit... |
What is (are) Thiamine responsive megaloblastic anemia syndrome ? | Thiamine-responsive megaloblastic anemia syndrome is a very rare condition characterized by hearing loss, diabetes, and a blood disorder called megaloblastic anemia. Affected individuals begin to show symptoms of this condition between infancy and adolescence. This syndrome is called "thiamine-responsive" because the a... |
What are the symptoms of Thiamine responsive megaloblastic anemia syndrome ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Thiamine responsive megaloblastic anemia syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Thiamine responsive megaloblastic anemia syndrome. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people wi... |
What is (are) Schnitzler syndrome ? | Schnitzler syndrome is a rare autoinflammatory condition. Signs and symptoms of the condition vary but may include urticaria; recurrent fevers; joint pain and inflammation; organomegaly (abnormally enlarged organs); and/or blood abnormalities. The exact underlying cause of the condition is unknown; however, most cases ... |
What are the symptoms of Schnitzler syndrome ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Schnitzler syndrome? The signs and symptoms of Schnitzler syndrome vary but may include: Red raised patches of skin (urticaria) that may become itchy Recurrent fevers Join pain and inflammation Organomegaly (enlarged internal organs) often involving the lymph nodes, liver and/or splee... |
What causes Schnitzler syndrome ? | What causes Schnitzler syndrome? The exact underlying cause of Schnitzler syndrome is currently unknown. People affected by this condition often have a blood abnormality called monoclonal gammopathy, a condition in which the body over-produces certain immunoglobulins (typically immunoglobulin M). Immunoglobulins are pr... |
How to diagnose Schnitzler syndrome ? | How is Schnitzler syndrome diagnosed? A diagnosis of Schnitzler syndrome is often suspected based on the presence of characteristic signs and symptoms identified through physical exam, laboratory studies (i.e. immunoelectrophoresis) and/or imaging studies. Additional testing should also be ordered to rule out other con... |
What are the treatments for Schnitzler syndrome ? | How might Schnitzler syndrome be treated? The treatment of Schnitzler syndrome is aimed at alleviating the signs and symptoms associated with the condition. The following medications have been used with variable success: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) Corticosteroids Immunosuppressive agents Interleukin-... |
What is (are) Limbic encephalitis ? | Limbic encephalitis is a condition marked by the inflammation of the limbic system and other parts of the brain. The cardinal sign of limbic encephalitis is a severe impairment of short-term memory; however, symptoms may also include confusion, psychiatric symptoms, and seizures. The symptoms typically develop over a f... |
What are the symptoms of Limbic encephalitis ? | What symptoms are associated with limbic encephalitis? Although the symptoms of the condition may vary from person to person, the cardinal sign of limbic encephalitis is severe impairment of short-term memory, with most patients having difficulties in recall. A large variety of symptoms may be associated with limbic e... |
What causes Limbic encephalitis ? | What causes limbic encephalitis? In many patients limbic encephalitis is a paraneoplastic syndrome, which is most commonly associated with small cell lung cancer (SCLC), breast cancer, testicular tumors, teratomas, Hodgkin's lymphoma, and thymomas. Out of the various cancers linked to limbic encephalitis, the typicall... |
What are the treatments for Limbic encephalitis ? | What treatment is available for limbic encephalitis? Treatment will vary depending on whether the patient has a paraneoplastic form of limbic encephalitis or not. If the patient has a viral infectious form of the condition, an antiviral drug may be prescribed. When a tumor is found in association with a possible para... |
What are the symptoms of Localized lipodystrophy ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Localized lipodystrophy? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Localized lipodystrophy. 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 Genitopatellar syndrome ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Genitopatellar syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Genitopatellar 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 Medic... |
What are the symptoms of Bile acid synthesis defect, congenital, 4 ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Bile acid synthesis defect, congenital, 4? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Bile acid synthesis defect, congenital, 4. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this conditio... |
What is (are) Congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries ? | Congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries is a rare heart defect that occurs when the ventricles and attached valves are switched. As a result, the aorta and the pulmonary artery are connected to the wrong lower heart chambers. Click here to visit MayoClinic.com and view an image of this heart defect. ... |
What causes Congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries ? | What causes congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries? Currently the cause of congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries is not known. Limited data suggests that air pollutants and hair dye may act as environmental risk factors for this rare defect. Also, having a family history of this... |
What are the symptoms of Pterygium colli mental retardation digital anomalies ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Pterygium colli mental retardation digital anomalies? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Pterygium colli mental retardation digital anomalies. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in peo... |
What are the symptoms of Stargardt macular degeneration absent or hypoplastic corpus callosum mental retardation and dysmorphic features ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Stargardt macular degeneration absent or hypoplastic corpus callosum mental retardation and dysmorphic features? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Stargardt macular degeneration absent or hypoplastic corpus callosum mental retardation a... |
What are the symptoms of Familial renal cell carcinoma ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Familial renal cell carcinoma? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Familial renal cell carcinoma. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the Medli... |
What are the symptoms of Loeys-Dietz syndrome type 4 ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Loeys-Dietz syndrome type 4? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Loeys-Dietz syndrome type 4. 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) Aicardi-Goutieres syndrome type 5 ? | Aicardi-Goutieres syndrome is an inherited condition that mainly affects the brain, immune system, and skin. It is characterized by early-onset severe brain dysfunction (encephalopathy) that usually results in severe intellectual and physical disability. Additional symptoms may include epilepsy, painful, itchy skin les... |
What are the symptoms of Aicardi-Goutieres syndrome type 5 ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Aicardi-Goutieres syndrome type 5? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Aicardi-Goutieres syndrome type 5. 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 are the symptoms of Ichthyosis hystrix, Curth Macklin type ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Ichthyosis hystrix, Curth Macklin type? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Ichthyosis hystrix, Curth Macklin type. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You... |
What is (are) Brachydactyly type C ? | Brachydactyly type C is a very rare congenital condition that is characterized by shortening of certain bones in the index, middle and little fingers. The bones of the ring finger are typically normal. Other abnormalities may also be present such as hypersegmentation (extra bones) of the index and middle fingers; ulnar... |
What are the symptoms of Brachydactyly type C ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Brachydactyly type C? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Brachydactyly type C. 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) Benign rolandic epilepsy (BRE) ? | Benign rolandic epilepsy is the most common form of childhood epilepsy. It is referred to as "benign" because most children outgrow the condition by puberty, usually by 14 years of age. This form of epilepsy is characterized by seizures involving the part of the frontal lobe of the brain called the rolandic area. The... |
What are the symptoms of Benign rolandic epilepsy (BRE) ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Benign rolandic epilepsy (BRE)? Patients with this syndrome typically present between the ages of 3 and 13 years with nighttime seizures. The episodes usually begin with twitching and stiffness of the face, and often wake up the child. The clonic activity causes a tingling feeling on... |
What causes Benign rolandic epilepsy (BRE) ? | What causes benign rolandic epilepsy? Benign rolandic epilepsy is a genetic syndrome with an autosomal dominant mode of inheritance. Although the gene associated with the condition has not been identified, Neubauer et al. (1998) found evidence of linkage to chromosome 15q. Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy has been mapped t... |
What are the treatments for Benign rolandic epilepsy (BRE) ? | What treatment is available for benign rolandic epilepsy? Although treatment is usually not necessary since the episodes are infrequent and are typically outgrown by puberty, anticonvulsants such as carbamazepine. |
What are the symptoms of Neutropenia lethal congenital with eosinophilia ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Neutropenia lethal congenital with eosinophilia? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Neutropenia lethal congenital with eosinophilia. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with t... |
What is (are) Squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck ? | Cancers that are known collectively as head and neck cancers usually begin in the squamous cells that line the moist, mucosal surfaces inside the head and neck (for example, inside the mouth, the nose, and the throat). These squamous cell cancers are often referred to as squamous cell carcinomas of the head and neck. A... |
What is (are) Hairy tongue ? | Hairy tongue is a condition in which the the central top portion of the tongue presents with an abnormal coloring. Although the abnormal coating is typically black in color, brown, yellow, and green discoloration has been described. |
What causes Hairy tongue ? | What causes hairy tongue? The exact cause is unknown; however, smoking, alcohol, dehydration, use of antibiotics, low saliva production, trigeminal neuralgia, poor oral hygiene and cranial radiation therapy have shown to bring about hairy tongue. |
What are the treatments for Hairy tongue ? | What treatment is available for hairy tongue? Although hairy tongue normally resolves on its own, patients are encouraged to avoid the factors that have been shown to bring about hairy tongue. Treatment usually involves gentle cleaning of the tongue with a soft toothbrush. Medication is rarely prescribed for hairy ton... |
What are the symptoms of Ichthyosis hystrix gravior ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Ichthyosis hystrix gravior? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Ichthyosis hystrix gravior. 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 Spastic ataxia Charlevoix-Saguenay type ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Spastic ataxia Charlevoix-Saguenay type? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Spastic ataxia Charlevoix-Saguenay type. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. Y... |
What are the symptoms of Symphalangism, distal, with microdontia, dental pulp stones, and narrowed zygomatic arch ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Symphalangism, distal, with microdontia, dental pulp stones, and narrowed zygomatic arch? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Symphalangism, distal, with microdontia, dental pulp stones, and narrowed zygomatic arch. If the information is ... |
What is (are) Glycogen storage disease type 7 ? | Glycogen storage disease type 7 (GSD7) is an inherited condition in which the body is unable to break down glycogen (a complex sugar) in the muscle cells. Because glycogen is an important source of energy, this can interfere with the normal functioning of muscle cells. The severity of the condition and the associated s... |
What are the symptoms of Glycogen storage disease type 7 ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Glycogen storage disease type 7? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Glycogen storage disease type 7. 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) Histiocytosis-lymphadenopathy plus syndrome ? | Histiocytosis-lymphadenopathy plus syndrome is a group of conditions with overlapping signs and symptoms that affect many parts of the body. This group of disorders includes H syndrome, pigmented hypertrichosis with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (PHID), Faisalabad histiocytosis, and familial Rosai-Dorfman disease... |
What are the symptoms of Histiocytosis-lymphadenopathy plus syndrome ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Histiocytosis-lymphadenopathy plus syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Histiocytosis-lymphadenopathy plus syndrome. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this cond... |
What are the symptoms of 5q- syndrome ? | What are the signs and symptoms of 5q- syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for 5q- 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 is (are) Spinocerebellar ataxia 15 ? | Spinocerebellar ataxia 15 (SCA15) is a neurological condition characterized by slowly progressive gait and limb ataxia, often in combination with eye movement abnormalities and balance, speech and swallowing difficulties. The onset of symptoms typically occurs between ages 7 and 66 years. The ability to walk independe... |
What are the symptoms of Spinocerebellar ataxia 15 ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Spinocerebellar ataxia 15? Spinocerebellar ataxia 15 (SCA15) is characterized by slowly progressive gait and limb ataxia, often in combination with ataxic dysarthria, titubation, upper limb postural tremor (which occurs when a person tries to maintain a position against gravity, such ... |
What is (are) Congenital contractural arachnodactyly ? | Congenital contractural arachnodactyly (CCA) is a genetic disorder that is typically characterized by tall height; skinny, long limbs; long, skinny fingers and toes (arachnodactyly); multiple joint deformities present at birth (congenital contractures), usually of the elbows, knees, hips, fingers and ankles; "crumpled"... |
What are the symptoms of Congenital contractural arachnodactyly ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Congenital contractural arachnodactyly? Congenital contractural arachnodactyly represents a broad spectrum of characteristics. The features are quite variable, both within and between families. The classic form is characterized by a Marfan-like appearance (tall and slender with arm sp... |
What causes Congenital contractural arachnodactyly ? | What causes congenital contractural arachnodactyly? Congenital contractural arachnodactyly is caused by mutations in the FBN2 gene. The FBN2 gene provides instructions for producing the fibrillin-2 protein. Fibrillin-2 binds to other proteins and molecules to form threadlike filaments called microfibrils. Microfibrils ... |
Is Congenital contractural arachnodactyly inherited ? | How is congenital contractural arachnodactyly 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. In some cases, an affected person inherits the mutation from an affected parent. Other cases result from new m... |
What are the treatments for Congenital contractural arachnodactyly ? | How might congenital contractural arachnodactyly be treated? Physical therapy for joint contractures helps increase joint mobility and ameliorate the effects of muscle hypoplasia (usually in the calf muscles). In severe cases, surgical release may be necessary. Since the kyphosis/scoliosis tends to be progressive, brac... |
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 is (are) Dwarfism ? | Dwarfism is a condition that is characterized by short stature, usually resulting in an adult height of 4'10" or shorter. Dwarfism can and most often does occur in families where both parents are of average height. It can be caused by any one of more than 300 conditions, most of which are genetic. The most common type,... |
How to diagnose Dwarfism ? | How is dwarfism diagnosed? Some types of dwarfism can be identified through prenatal testing if a doctor suspects a particular condition and tests for it. However, most cases are not identified until after the child is born. In those instances, the doctor makes a diagnosis based on the child's appearance, failure to gr... |
What are the symptoms of Bixler Christian Gorlin syndrome ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Bixler Christian Gorlin syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Bixler Christian Gorlin 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 Anencephaly and spina bifida X-linked ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Anencephaly and spina bifida X-linked? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Anencephaly and spina bifida X-linked. 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) 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 are the symptoms of Carnosinemia ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Carnosinemia? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Carnosinemia. 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 Retinal degeneration with nanophthalmos, cystic macular degeneration, and angle closure glaucoma ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Retinal degeneration with nanophthalmos, cystic macular degeneration, and angle closure glaucoma? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Retinal degeneration with nanophthalmos, cystic macular degeneration, and angle closure glaucoma. If the... |
What are the symptoms of Scalp defects postaxial polydactyly ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Scalp defects postaxial polydactyly? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Scalp defects postaxial polydactyly. 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) Sotos syndrome ? | Sotos syndrome is a condition characterized mainly by distinctive facial features; overgrowth in childhood; and learning disabilities or delayed development. Facial features may include a long, narrow face; a high forehead; flushed (reddened) cheeks; a small, pointed chin; and down-slanting palpebral fissures. Affected... |
What are the symptoms of Sotos syndrome ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Sotos syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Sotos 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 l... |
Is Sotos syndrome inherited ? | How is Sotos syndrome inherited? Sotos syndrome is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. This means that having a mutation in only one of the 2 copies of the responsible gene (the NSD1 gene) is enough to cause signs and symptoms of the condition. 95% of people with Sotos syndrome do not inherit the condition from ... |
What are the symptoms of Severe combined immunodeficiency, atypical ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Severe combined immunodeficiency, atypical? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Severe combined immunodeficiency, atypical. 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 Retinitis pigmentosa, deafness, mental retardation, and hypogonadism ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Retinitis pigmentosa, deafness, mental retardation, and hypogonadism? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Retinitis pigmentosa, deafness, mental retardation, and hypogonadism. If the information is available, the table below includes how ... |
What is (are) Wilson disease ? | Wilson disease is a rare inherited disorder that is characterized by the accumulation of copper in the body. Because high levels of copper are toxic to tissues and organs, this buildup can lead to damage of the liver, brain and eyes. Signs and symptoms of Wilson disease include chronic liver disease, central nervous sy... |
What are the symptoms of Wilson disease ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Wilson disease? Wilson disease can affect many different systems of the body. Affected people often develop signs and symptoms of chronic liver disease in their teenaged years or early twenties. These features may include jaundice; abnormal fluid retention which can lead to swelling o... |
What causes Wilson disease ? | What causes Wilson disease? Wilson disease is caused by changes (mutations) in the ATP7B gene. This gene encodes a protein that plays an important role in the transport of copper from the liver to the rest of the body. It also helps remove excess copper from the body. Mutations in the ATP7B gene prevent this protein fr... |
Is Wilson disease inherited ? | Is Wilson disease inherited? Wilson 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.... |
What are the treatments for Wilson disease ? | How might Wilson disease be treated? There is currently no cure for Wilson disease; however, therapies exist that aim to reduce or control the amount of copper that accumulates in the body. Affected people require lifelong treatment, which may include certain medications and/or dietary modifications. If treatment is no... |
What is (are) Cleidocranial dysplasia ? | Cleidocranial dysplasia is a condition that primarily affects the development of the bones and teeth. Characteristic features of this condition include underdeveloped or absent collarbones (clavicles) and delayed closing of the spaces between the bones of the skull (fontanels). Individuals with cleidocranial dysplasia ... |
What are the symptoms of Cleidocranial dysplasia ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Cleidocranial dysplasia? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Cleidocranial 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 MedlinePlus Medic... |
What causes Cleidocranial dysplasia ? | What causes cleidocranial dysplasia? Cleidocranial dysplasia is caused by mutations in the RUNX2 (CBFA1) gene. The RUNX2 gene provides instructions for making a protein that is involved in bone and cartilage development and maintenance. Researchers believe that the RUNX2 protein acts as a "master switch," regulating a ... |
Is Cleidocranial dysplasia inherited ? | How is cleidocranial dysplasia inherited? Cleidocranial dysplasia is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner, which means one copy of the altered gene in each cell is sufficient to cause the disorder. In some cases, an affected person inherits the mutation from one affected parent. Other cases may result from de novo... |
What are the treatments for Cleidocranial dysplasia ? | What treatment is available for cleidocranial dysplasia? Because there is no specific treatment for cleidocranial dysplasia, treatment is based on an individual's symptoms. Affected individuals typically require dental care due to various teeth abnormalities. People with cleidocranial dysplasia may receive supplements ... |
What are the symptoms of Glycosylphosphatidylinositol deficiency ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Glycosylphosphatidylinositol deficiency? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Glycosylphosphatidylinositol deficiency. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. Y... |
What is (are) Idiopathic neutropenia ? | Idiopathic neutropenia is an acquired form of severe chronic neutropenia whose cause is unknown. Neutropenia is a blood condition that causes a reduced number or complete absence of neutrophils, a type of white blood cell that is responsible for much of the body's protection against infection. Symptoms include fever, m... |
What are the symptoms of Idiopathic neutropenia ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Idiopathic neutropenia? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Idiopathic neutropenia. 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) Osteopetrosis autosomal recessive 7 ? | Osteopetrosis is a bone disease that makes bones abnormally dense and prone to breakage (fracture). Researchers have described several major types of osteopetrosis, which are usually distinguished by their pattern of inheritance: autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive, or X-linked. The different types of the disorder ... |
What are the symptoms of Osteopetrosis autosomal recessive 7 ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Osteopetrosis autosomal recessive 7? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Osteopetrosis autosomal recessive 7. 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) Vernal keratoconjunctivitis ? | Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) is a chronic, severe allergy that affects the surfaces of the eyes. It most commonly occurs in boys living in warm, dry climates. Attacks associated with VKC are common in the spring (hence the name "vernal") and summer but often reoccur in the winter. Signs and symptoms usually begin ... |
What are the treatments for Vernal keratoconjunctivitis ? | How might vernal keratoconjunctivitis be treated? Management of vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) focuses on preventing allergic attacks as well as relieving the signs and symptoms of the condition. It is often recommended that affected individuals try to avoid the agent that causes the allergy (if possible); wear dark... |
What is (are) Arts syndrome ? | Arts syndrome is characterized by sensorineural hearing loss and serious neurological and immune system problems in males. Females can also be affected by this condition, but they typically have much milder symptoms. Arts syndrome is caused by mutations in the PRPS1 gene which is located on the X chromosome. It is inhe... |
What are the symptoms of Arts syndrome ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Arts syndrome? Boys with Arts syndrome have sensorineural hearing loss, which is a complete or almost complete loss of hearing caused by abnormalities in the inner ear. Other features include weak muscle tone (hypotonia), impaired muscle coordination (ataxia), developmental delay, and... |
What causes Arts syndrome ? | What causes Arts syndrome? Arts syndrome is caused by mutations in the PRPS1 gene. This gene provides instructions for making an enzyme called phosphoribosyl pyrophosphate synthetase 1, or PRPP synthetase 1. This enzyme is involved in producing purines and pyrimidines, the building blocks of DNA, RNA, and molecules suc... |
Is Arts syndrome inherited ? | How is Arts syndrome inherited? Arts syndrome is inherited in an X-linked recessive pattern. The gene associated with this condition is located on the X chromosome, which is one of the two sex chromosomes. In males (who have only 1 X chromosome), a mutation in the only copy of the gene in each cell causes the disorder.... |
What are the symptoms of Scapuloperoneal syndrome, neurogenic, Kaeser type ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Scapuloperoneal syndrome, neurogenic, Kaeser type? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Scapuloperoneal syndrome, neurogenic, Kaeser type. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people wi... |
What are the symptoms of Dystonia 2, torsion, autosomal recessive ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Dystonia 2, torsion, autosomal recessive? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Dystonia 2, torsion, autosomal recessive. 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 Crome syndrome ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Crome syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Crome 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 l... |
What is (are) Chromosome 1p deletion ? | Chromosome 1p deletion is a chromosome abnormality that occurs when there is a missing copy of the genetic material located on the short arm (p) of chromosome 1. 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 occ... |
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... |
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