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What is (are) Benign hereditary chorea ?
Benign hereditary chorea (BHC) is a rare movement disorder that begins in infancy or childhood. Signs and symptoms in infants may include low muscle tone, involuntary movements (chorea), lung infections, and respiratory distress. Signs and symptoms in children may include delayed motor and walking milestones, jerky mus...
What are the symptoms of Benign hereditary chorea ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Benign hereditary chorea? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Benign hereditary chorea. 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 Transient bullous dermolysis of the newborn ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Transient bullous dermolysis of the newborn? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Transient bullous dermolysis of the newborn. 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 Fibular aplasia, tibial campomelia, and oligosyndactyly syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Fibular aplasia, tibial campomelia, and oligosyndactyly syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Fibular aplasia, tibial campomelia, and oligosyndactyly syndrome. If the information is available, the table below includes how often th...
What is (are) C syndrome ?
C syndrome, also known as Opitz trigonocephaly syndrome, is characterized by trigonocephaly, severe intellectual disability, hypotonia, variable cardiac defects, redundant (extra folds of) skin, joint and limb abnormalities, and unusual facial features such as upslanted palpebral fissures (upward pointing outside corne...
What are the symptoms of C syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of C syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for C 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 t...
What are the symptoms of Short rib-polydactyly syndrome type 3 ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Short rib-polydactyly syndrome type 3? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Short rib-polydactyly syndrome type 3. 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) Neuroblastoma ?
Neuroblastoma is a tumor that develops from a nerve in a child, usually before the age of 5. It occurs in the abdomen near the adrenal glands, but it can also occur in other parts of the body. It is considered an aggressive tumor because it often spreads to other parts of the body (metastasizes). The symptoms of a n...
What are the symptoms of Neuroblastoma ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Neuroblastoma? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Neuroblastoma. 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 are the symptoms of Familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia type 1 ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia type 1? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia type 1. 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 Hypomandibular faciocranial dysostosis ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Hypomandibular faciocranial dysostosis? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Hypomandibular faciocranial dysostosis. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You...
What is (are) Human T-cell leukemia virus type 1 ?
Human T-cell leukemia virus, type 1 (HTLV-1) is a retroviral infection that affect the T cells (a type of white blood cell). Although this virus generally causes no signs or symptoms, some affected people may later develop adult T-cell leukemia (ATL), HTLV-1 associated myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis (HAM/TSP) ...
What are the symptoms of Human T-cell leukemia virus type 1 ?
What are the signs and symptoms of human T-cell leukemia virus, type 1? Human T-cell leukemia virus, type 1 (HTLV-1) generally causes no signs or symptoms. However, some affected people may later develop adult T-cell leukemia (ATL), HTLV-1 associated myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis (HAM/TSP) or other medical co...
What causes Human T-cell leukemia virus type 1 ?
What causes human T-cell leukemia virus, type 1? Human T-cell leukemia virus, type 1 (HTLV-1) occurs when a person is infected by the human T-cell leukemia retrovirus. HTLV-1 is spread by blood transfusions, sexual contact and sharing needles. It can also be spread from mother to child during birth or breast-feeding. I...
How to diagnose Human T-cell leukemia virus type 1 ?
How is human T-cell leukemia virus, type 1 diagnosed? Human T-cell leukemia virus, type 1 (HTLV-1) is usually diagnosed based on blood tests that detect antibodies to the virus. However, HTLV-1 is often never suspected or diagnosed since most people (95%) never develop any signs or symptoms of the infection. Diagnosis ...
What are the treatments for Human T-cell leukemia virus type 1 ?
How might human T-cell leukemia virus, type 1 be treated? No cure or treatment exists for human T-cell leukemia virus, type 1 (HTLV-1). Management is focused on early detection and preventing the spread of HTLV-1 to others. Screening blood doners, promoting safe sex and discouraging needle sharing can decrease the num...
What is (are) Actinomycosis ?
Actinomycosis is a chronic bacterial infection that commonly affects the face and neck. It is usually caused by an anaerobic bacteria called Actinomyces israelii. Actinomyces are normal inhabitants of the mouth, gastrointestinal tract, and female genital tract, and do not cause an infection unless there is a break in t...
What is (are) Hemolytic uremic syndrome ?
Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) is a disorder that usually occurs when an E. coli bacterial infection in the digestive system produces toxic substances that destroy red blood cells. Symptoms include vomiting and diarrhea, fever, lethargy, and weakness. In severe cases it can lead to kidney failure or death. While this...
What are the symptoms of Hemolytic uremic syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Hemolytic uremic syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Hemolytic uremic 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 causes Hemolytic uremic syndrome ?
What causes hemolytic uremic syndrome? Hemolytic uremic syndrome often occurs after a gastrointestinal infections with E. coli bacteria (Escherichia coli 0157:H7). The condition has also been linked to other gastrointestinal infections, including shigella and salmonella, as well as infections outside of the gastrointes...
What are the symptoms of Insulin-like growth factor I deficiency ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Insulin-like growth factor I deficiency? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Insulin-like growth factor I deficiency. 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 Yemenite deaf-blind hypopigmentation syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Yemenite deaf-blind hypopigmentation syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Yemenite deaf-blind hypopigmentation syndrome. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this ...
What are the symptoms of Cerebral palsy ataxic ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Cerebral palsy ataxic? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Cerebral palsy ataxic. 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 is (are) X-linked visceral heterotaxy 1 ?
X-linked visceral heterotaxy type 1 is a very rare form of heterotaxy that has only been reported in a few families. Heterotaxy is the right/left transposition of thoracic and/or abdominal organs. This condition is caused by mutations in the ZIC3 gene, is inherited in an X-linked recessive fashion, and is usually seen ...
What are the symptoms of X-linked visceral heterotaxy 1 ?
What are the signs and symptoms of X-linked visceral heterotaxy 1? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for X-linked visceral heterotaxy 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 Med...
What are the symptoms of Osteoporosis-pseudoglioma syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Osteoporosis-pseudoglioma syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Osteoporosis-pseudoglioma syndrome. 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) Paroxysmal extreme pain disorder ?
Paroxysmal extreme pain disorder is a form of peripheral neuropathy characterized by skin redness and warmth (flushing) and attacks of severe pain in various parts of the body. Early in life, the pain is often concentrated in the lower part of the body and may be triggered by a bowel movement. As a person ages, the loc...
What are the symptoms of Paroxysmal extreme pain disorder ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Paroxysmal extreme pain disorder? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Paroxysmal extreme pain disorder. 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 Thyroid hormone plasma membrane transport defect ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Thyroid hormone plasma membrane transport defect? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Thyroid hormone plasma membrane transport defect. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with...
What are the symptoms of Leber congenital amaurosis 15 ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Leber congenital amaurosis 15? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Leber congenital amaurosis 15. 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 is (are) Genoa syndrome ?
Genoa syndrome is a rare condition that primarily affects the brain and skull. Babies with this condition are generally born with semilobar holoprosencephaly, a disorder caused by failure of the developing brain to sufficiently divide into the double lobes of the cerebral hemispheres. They later develop craniosynostosi...
What are the symptoms of Genoa syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Genoa syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Genoa 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 are the symptoms of Tremors, nystagmus and duodenal ulcers ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Tremors, nystagmus and duodenal ulcers? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Tremors, nystagmus and duodenal ulcers. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You...
What is (are) Iridocorneal endothelial syndrome ?
Iridocorneal endothelial (ICE) syndrome describes a group of eye diseases that are characterized by three main features: Visible changes in the iris (the colored part of the eye that regulates the amount of light entering the eye) Swelling of the cornea, and The development of glaucoma (a disease that can cause seve...
What are the symptoms of Iridocorneal endothelial syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of iridocorneal endothelial (ICE) syndrome? The most common feature of ICE syndrome is the movement of endothelial cells off the cornea onto the iris. This loss of cells from the cornea often leads to swelling of the cornea, distortion of the iris, and variable degrees of distortion of t...
What causes Iridocorneal endothelial syndrome ?
What causes iridocorneal endothelial (ICE) syndrome? The cause of this disease is unknown. However, it has been theorized that a viral infection, such as Herpes simplex virus (HSV) or Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) may be the trigger that causes the cornea to swell.
What are the treatments for Iridocorneal endothelial syndrome ?
How might iridocorneal endothelial (ICE) syndrome be treated? It is not possible to halt the progression of ICE syndrome. Treatment is usually focused on managing the glaucoma associated with the disease, either through medication or possible surgery, to help reduce pressure in the eye. Medication and corneal transplan...
What is (are) Hereditary fructose intolerance ?
Hereditary fructose intolerance (HFI) is a metabolic disease caused by the absence of an enzyme called aldolase B. In people with HFI, ingestion of fructose (fruit sugar) and sucrose (cane or beet sugar, table sugar) causes severe hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) and the build up of dangerous substances in the liver. HFI...
What are the symptoms of Hereditary fructose intolerance ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Hereditary fructose intolerance? The symptoms of HFI include: Poor feeding as a baby Irritability Increased or prolonged neonatal jaundice Vomiting Convulsions Excessive sleepiness Intolerance for fruits Avoidance of fruits and fructose/sucrose-containing foods Doing well after eating...
What causes Hereditary fructose intolerance ?
What causes hereditary fructose intolerance (HFI)? HFI is caused by alterations (mutations) in the ALDOB gene. This gene provides instructions for making an enzyme called aldolase B. This enzyme is primarily found in the liver and is involved in the breakdown of fructose into energy. Mutations in the ALDOB gene reduce ...
Is Hereditary fructose intolerance inherited ?
How is hereditary fructose intolerance (HFI) inherited? HFI is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner, which means alterations (mutations) are present in both copies of the ALDOB gene. The parents of an individual with HFI each carry one copy of the mutated gene, but they typicaly do not show signs and symptoms of ...
What are the treatments for Hereditary fructose intolerance ?
How is hereditary fructose intolerance (HFI) treated? Complete elimination of fructose and sucrose from the diet is an effective treatment for most people, although this can be challenging. More information on treatment for HFI is available from the HFI Laboratory at Boston University at the following link. This page i...
What is (are) Myocarditis ?
Myocarditis is a condition that is characterized by inflammation of the heart muscle (myocardium). Some affected people have no noticeable symptoms of the condition. When present, signs and symptoms may include chest pain, abnormal heartbeat, shortness of breath, fatigue, signs of infection (i.e. fever, headache, sore ...
What are the symptoms of Odontoma dysphagia syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Odontoma dysphagia syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Odontoma dysphagia syndrome. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the MedlinePl...
What are the symptoms of Pinheiro Freire-Maia Miranda syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Pinheiro Freire-Maia Miranda syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Pinheiro Freire-Maia Miranda syndrome. 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 symptoms of Torsion dystonia with onset in infancy ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Torsion dystonia with onset in infancy? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Torsion dystonia with onset in infancy. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You...
What is (are) Hereditary angioedema ?
Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is an immune disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of severe swelling. The most commonly affected areas of the body are the limbs, face, intestinal tract, and airway. HAE is caused by low levels or improper function of a protein called C1 inhibitor which affects the blood vessels. Thi...
What are the symptoms of Hereditary angioedema ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Hereditary angioedema? Hereditary angioedema is characterized by recurrent episodes of severe swelling (angioedema). The most commonly involved areas of the body are the limbs, face, intestinal tract, and airway. While minor trauma or stress may trigger an attack, swelling often occur...
What are the treatments for Hereditary angioedema ?
How might hereditary angioedema be treated? Medical treatment of hereditary angioedema (HAE) consists of preventing attacks and managing acute attacks once they occur. During attacks, patients may require respiratory support. They also may require large amounts of intravenous fluids to maintain hemodynamic stability. U...
What are the symptoms of Johnston Aarons Schelley syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Johnston Aarons Schelley syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Johnston Aarons Schelley syndrome. 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 Acrocallosal syndrome, Schinzel type ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Acrocallosal syndrome, Schinzel type? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Acrocallosal syndrome, Schinzel type. 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) Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy, dominant type ?
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What are the symptoms of Spinocerebellar ataxia 10 ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Spinocerebellar ataxia 10? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Spinocerebellar ataxia 10. 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) Bilateral frontal polymicrogyria ?
Bilateral frontal polymicrogyria is one of the rarest subtypes of polymicrogyria. It is a symmetric and bilateral form (in both brain hemispheres) that only involves the frontal lobes without including the area located behind the Sylvius fissure or the area located behind the Rolando sulcus. Some researchers classify t...
What are the symptoms of Hirschsprung disease type 3 ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Hirschsprung disease type 3? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Hirschsprung disease type 3. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the MedlinePl...
What are the symptoms of Florid papillomatosis of the nipple ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Florid papillomatosis of the nipple? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Florid papillomatosis of the nipple. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can u...
What are the symptoms of Dwarfism Levi type ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Dwarfism Levi type? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Dwarfism Levi 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 MedlinePlus Medical Diction...
What is (are) Absence of Tibia ?
Absence of tibia is a rare birth defect that is characterized by deficiency of the tibia (the shinbone) with other bones of the lower leg relatively intact. The condition may affect one or both legs. Some cases are isolated birth defects, while others are associated with a variety of skeletal and other malformations. I...
What are the symptoms of Absence of Tibia ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Absence of Tibia? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Absence of Tibia. 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 are the symptoms of Sakati syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Sakati syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Sakati syndrome. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the MedlinePlus Medical Dictionary to...
What is (are) Budd-Chiari syndrome ?
Budd-Chiari syndrome is a rare disorder characterized by narrowing and obstruction of the veins of the liver. This narrowing or obstruction slows or prevents blood from flowing out of the liver and back to the heart which can lead to liver damage. While some people experience no symptoms, many experience fatigue, abdom...
What are the symptoms of Budd-Chiari syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Budd-Chiari syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Budd-Chiari 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 Dic...
What are the treatments for Budd-Chiari syndrome ?
How might Budd-Chiari syndrome be treated? The treatment of Budd-Chiari syndrome varies, depending on the cause of the blockage. Medical treatments may include: Blood-thinning (anticoagulation) medications Clot-busting drugs (thrombolytic treatment) Treatment for the liver disease, including ascites Surgical treatments...
What are the symptoms of Hand and foot deformity with flat facies ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Hand and foot deformity with flat facies? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Hand and foot deformity with flat facies. 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 Dykes Markes Harper syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Dykes Markes Harper syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Dykes Markes Harper 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) Familial hypercholesterolemia ?
Familial hypercholesterolemia is a condition characterized by very high levels of cholesterol in the blood due to mutations in the LDLR gene. People with hypercholesterolemia have a high risk of developing a form of heart disease called coronary artery disease, as well as health problems related to the buildup of exces...
What are the symptoms of Familial hypercholesterolemia ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Familial hypercholesterolemia? Signs and symptoms in individuals with the autosomal dominant form of familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), also called the heterozygous form, may include: Men who have FH may have heart attacks in their 40s to 50s, and 85% of men with the disorder have a ...
Is Familial hypercholesterolemia inherited ?
How is familial hypercholesterolemia inherited? Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is usually inherited in an autosomal dominant manner (in which case it is referred to as heterozygous FH). Individuals inherit two copies of each gene (one from each parent). In an autosomal dominant condition, having only one abnormal (...
What are the treatments for Familial hypercholesterolemia ?
How might familial hypercholesterolemia be treated? The overall goal of treatment for familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is to lower the risk for atherosclerosis (build-up of plaque in the arteries) by lowering the LDL cholesterol levels in the blood stream. The first step in treatment for individuals with the heterozy...
What is (are) Malakoplakia ?
Malakoplakia is a rare chronic inflammatory disease. It commonly involves the urinary tract, but may also involve the prostate, ureter, pelvis, bones, lungs, testes, gastrointestinal tract, skin, and kidney. Malakoplakia of the kidney is often associated with chronic kidney infection and obstruction. E. coli is the m...
What is (are) Hereditary mucoepithelial dysplasia ?
Hereditary mucoepithelial dysplasia (HMD) is a condition that affects the skin, hair, mucosa (areas of the body that are lined with mucus), gums (gingiva), eyes, nose and lungs. Symptoms typically begin in infancy and may include development of cataracts (clouding of the eye lens); blindness; hair loss (alopecia); abno...
What are the symptoms of Hereditary mucoepithelial dysplasia ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Hereditary mucoepithelial dysplasia? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Hereditary mucoepithelial dysplasia. 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) Glycogen storage disease type 4 ?
Glycogen storage disease type 4 (GSD 4) is part of a group of disorders which lead to abnormal accumulation of glycogen (a storage form of glucose) in various parts of the body. Symptoms of GSD 4 usually begin in infancy and typically include failure to thrive; enlarged liver and spleen (hepatosplenomegaly); and in man...
What are the symptoms of Glycogen storage disease type 4 ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Glycogen storage disease type 4? The signs and symptoms of glycogen storage disease type 4 (GSD 4) can vary greatly between affected individuals, and several forms of GSD 4 have been described. Most affected individuals have a "classic" form characterized by progressive cirrhosis of t...
What causes Glycogen storage disease type 4 ?
What causes glycogen storage disease type 4? Glycogen storage disease type 4 (GSD 4) is caused by mutations in the GBE1 gene. The GBE1 gene normally provides instructions for making the glycogen branching enzyme. This enzyme is necessary for making glycogen, a major source of stored energy in the body. Glycogen is form...
Is Glycogen storage disease type 4 inherited ?
How is glycogen storage disease type 4 inherited? Glycogen storage disease type 4 is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner. This means that an individual must have 2 abnormal copies of the GBE1 gene to be affected (one abnormal copy inherited from each parent). Individuals with one abnormal copy of the GBE1 gene, ...
What are the treatments for Glycogen storage disease type 4 ?
How might glycogen storage disease type 4 be treated? Management of glycogen storage disease type 4 typically focuses on the signs and symptoms that are present in each individual. Studies have show that in some cases, strict dietary therapy can help to maintain normal levels of glucose in the blood, reduce liver size,...
What are the symptoms of Duodenal ulcer due to antral G-cell hyperfunction ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Duodenal ulcer due to antral G-cell hyperfunction? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Duodenal ulcer due to antral G-cell hyperfunction. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people wi...
What are the symptoms of Roifman syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Roifman syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Roifman 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 are the symptoms of Osteoglophonic dysplasia ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Osteoglophonic dysplasia? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Osteoglophonic 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 Med...
What are the symptoms of Infantile myofibromatosis ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Infantile myofibromatosis? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Infantile myofibromatosis. 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) Carpenter syndrome ?
Carpenter syndrome is a condition characterized by premature fusion of skull bones (craniosynostosis); finger and toe abnormalities; and other developmental problems. The features in affected people vary. Craniosynostosis can give the head a pointed appearance; cause asymmetry of the head and face; affect the developme...
What are the symptoms of Carpenter syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Carpenter syndrome? The signs and symptoms of Carpenter syndrome can vary greatly, even within members of the same family. The main features include premature closure of certain skull bones (craniosynostosis), distinctive facial characteristics, and/or abnormalities of the fingers and...
What is (are) Benign schwannoma ?
Schwannomas are tumors of the tissue that covers the nerves (nerve sheath). These tumors develop from a type of cell called a Schwann cell, which gives these tumors their name. They are usually benign (not cancerous). Although schwannomas can arise from any nerve in the body, the most common areas include the nerves of...
What are the symptoms of Benign schwannoma ?
What are the signs and symptoms of schwannomas? Common signs and symptoms of schwannomas include a slow-growing mass and Tinel shock (electric-like shock when affected area is touched). Some people may experience numbness or other neurological symptoms depending on the size and location of the tumor.
What causes Benign schwannoma ?
What causes schwannomas? The cause of schwannomas is unknown. They sometimes occur in people with certain disorders including some types of neurofibromatosis (neurofibromatosis type 2 and schwannomatosis). In these cases, affected people have multiple tumors that are due to changes (mutations) in a gene. For example, n...
Is Benign schwannoma inherited ?
Are schwannomas inherited? Most schwannomas are not inherited. The vast majority of schwannomas occur by chance (sporadically) and as a single tumor. In these cases, people typically do not have affected family members. Around 5-10% of people develop multiple schwannomas. In these cases, the schwannomas may be due to a...
How to diagnose Benign schwannoma ?
Is genetic testing available for schwannomas? Genetic testing is not available for many individuals with schwannomas since most of these tumors occur sporadically (by chance) and are not caused by a genetic mutation. However, genetic testing is an option for people with an inherited condition that predisposes to schwan...
What are the treatments for Benign schwannoma ?
How might schwannoma be treated? The best treatment options for schwannoma depends on several factors, including the size and location of the tumor; whether the tumor is benign or malignant (cancerous); and the age and overall health of the affected person. For example, standard treatment for benign schwannomas is surg...
What is (are) Northern epilepsy ?
Northern epilepsy is a rare condition that affects the nervous system. Signs and symptoms of the condition generally develop between ages 5 and 10 years and may include recurrent seizures, mild intellectual disability, and motor abnormalities (i.e. problems with coordination and balance). Some affected people may also ...
What are the symptoms of Northern epilepsy ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Northern epilepsy? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Northern epilepsy. 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 Spinocerebellar ataxia 34 ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Spinocerebellar ataxia 34? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Spinocerebellar ataxia 34. 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) Hydranencephaly ?
Hydranencephaly is a rare condition in which the brain's cerebral hemispheres are absent and replaced by sacs filled with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Affected infants may appear and act normal at birth, but irritability and hypertonia often develop within a few weeks. Other signs and symptoms may include seizures, hydro...
What are the treatments for Hydranencephaly ?
How might hydranencephaly be treated? Unfortunately, there is no definitive treatment for hydranencephaly. Management of the condition typically focuses on the specific signs and symptoms present in the affected individual and is mostly supportive. Hydrocephalus (the buildup of too much cerebral spinal fluid in the bra...
What are the symptoms of Mehes syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Mehes syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Mehes 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) Pendred syndrome ?
Pendred syndrome is a condition usually characterized by sensorineural hearing loss in both ears (bilateral) and euthyroid goiter (enlargement of the thyroid gland with normal thyroid gland function). The amount of hearing loss varies among affected people. In many cases, significant hearing loss is present at birth. I...
What are the symptoms of Pendred syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Pendred syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Pendred 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 ...
Is Pendred syndrome inherited ?
How is Pendred syndrome inherited? Pendred syndrome is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner. For most autosomal recessive conditions, a person must have 2 changed (mutated) copies of the responsible gene in each cell in order to have the condition. One changed copy of the responsible gene is usually inherited fro...
What are the symptoms of Mitochondrial Membrane Protein-Associated Neurodegeneration ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Mitochondrial Membrane Protein-Associated Neurodegeneration ? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Mitochondrial Membrane Protein-Associated Neurodegeneration . If the information is available, the table below includes how often the sympto...
What is (are) Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy ?
Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy is a disorder characterized by muscle weakness and wasting (atrophy). This condition gets its name from the areas of the body that are affected most often: muscles in the face (facio-), around the shoulder blades (scapulo-), and in the upper arms (humeral). The signs and symptoms ...