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Is 11-beta-hydroxylase deficiency inherited ?
How is 11-beta-hydroxylase deficiency inherited? This condition is inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern, which means both copies of the gene in each cell have mutations. The parents of an individual with an autosomal recessive condition each carry one copy of the mutated gene, but they typically do not show sign...
How to diagnose 11-beta-hydroxylase deficiency ?
Is genetic testing available for 11-beta-hydroxylase deficiency? Yes. GeneTests lists laboratories offering clinical genetic testing for this condition. Clinical genetic tests are ordered to help diagnose a person or family and to aid in decisions regarding medical care or reproductive issues. Talk to your health care ...
What is (are) Andersen-Tawil syndrome ?
Andersen-Tawil syndrome is a type of long QT syndrome and is also considered a rare form of periodic paralysis. It causes episodes of muscle weakness, changes in heart rhythm (arrhythmia), and developmental abnormalities. Physical abnormalities associated with this condition typically affect the head, face, and limbs. ...
What are the symptoms of Andersen-Tawil syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Andersen-Tawil syndrome? Anderson-Tawil syndrome causes episodes of muscle weakness (periodic paralysis), changes in heart rhythm (arrhythmia), and developmental abnormalities. The most common changes affecting the heart are ventricular arrhythmia, which is a disruption in the rhythm ...
How to diagnose Andersen-Tawil syndrome ?
Is genetic testing available for Andersen-Tawil syndrome? Yes, the Genetic Testing Registry (GTR) provides information about the genetic tests for this condition. The intended audience for the GTR is health care providers and researchers. Patients and consumers with specific questions about a genetic test should contac...
What is (are) Atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome ?
Atypical hemolytic-uremic syndrome (aHUS) is a disease that causes abnormal blood clots to form in small blood vessels in the kidneys. These clots can cause serious medical problems if they restrict or block blood flow, including hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, and kidney failure. It can occur at any age and is oft...
What are the symptoms of Atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Atypical 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...
How to diagnose Atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome ?
Is genetic testing available for atypical hemolytic-uremic syndrome? GeneTests lists the names of laboratories that are performing genetic testing for atypical hemolytic-uremic syndrome. To view the contact information for the clinical laboratories conducting testing click here and follow the "testing" link pertaining ...
What are the symptoms of Pfeiffer Mayer syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Pfeiffer Mayer syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Pfeiffer Mayer 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 Hairy elbows ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Hairy elbows? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Hairy elbows. 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 Campomelia Cumming type ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Campomelia Cumming type? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Campomelia Cumming 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 Medic...
What is (are) Treacher Collins syndrome ?
Treacher Collins syndrome (TCS) is a condition that affects the development of bones and other tissues of the face. The signs and symptoms vary greatly, ranging from almost unnoticeable to severe. Most affected people have underdeveloped facial bones, particularly the cheek bones, and a very small jaw and chin (microgn...
What are the symptoms of Treacher Collins syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Treacher Collins syndrome? The signs and symptoms of Treacher Collins syndrome vary greatly, ranging from almost unnoticeable to severe. Most affected people have underdeveloped facial bones, particularly the cheek bones, and a very small jaw and chin (micrognathia). Some people with ...
What causes Treacher Collins syndrome ?
What causes Treacher Collins syndrome? Treacher Collins syndrome (TCS) is caused by changes (mutations) in any of several genes: TCOF1 (in over 80% of cases), POLR1C, or POLR1D. In a few cases, the genetic cause of the condition is unknown. These genes appear to play important roles in the early development of bones an...
What are the treatments for Treacher Collins syndrome ?
How might Treacher Collins syndrome be treated? There is currently no cure for Treacher Collins syndrome (TCS). Treatment is tailored to the specific needs of each affected person. Ideally, treatment is managed by a multidisciplinary team of craniofacial specialists. Newborns may need special positioning or tracheostom...
What is (are) Osteogenesis imperfecta type I ?
Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a group of genetic disorders that mainly affect the bones. Osteogenesis imperfecta type 1 is the mildest form of OI and is characterized by bone fractures during childhood and adolescence that often result from minor trauma. Fractures occur less frequently in adulthood. People with mild ...
What are the symptoms of Osteogenesis imperfecta type I ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Osteogenesis imperfecta type I? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Osteogenesis imperfecta type I. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the Med...
What is (are) Carbamoyl phosphate synthetase 1 deficiency ?
Carbamoyl phosphate synthetase I deficiency is type of urea cycle disorder. It causes toxic levels of ammonia to accumulate in the blood. Signs and symptoms in newborns may include a lack of energy, unwillingness to eat, seizures, unusual body movements, and poorly controlled breathing or body temperature. Complication...
What are the symptoms of Carbamoyl phosphate synthetase 1 deficiency ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Carbamoyl phosphate synthetase 1 deficiency? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Carbamoyl phosphate synthetase 1 deficiency. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this cond...
What is (are) VIPoma ?
VIPoma is a rare cancer that develops within the pancreas. This tumor causes pancreatic cells to produce high levels of a hormone called vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP). The signs and symptoms of a VIPoma include abdominal pain, flushing or redness of the face, nausea, watery diarrhea, weight loss, dehydration, and...
What are the treatments for VIPoma ?
How might VIPoma be treated? Treatment for VIPoma may include intravenous (IV) fluids to correct dehydration, medications such as octreotide to help control diarrhea, and surgery to remove the tumor. If the tumor has spread (metastasized) to the liver or other tissues, treatment may involve chemotherapy, radiofrequency...
What is (are) Arginase deficiency ?
Arginase deficiency is an inherited metabolic condition in which the body is unable to process the amino acid (a building block of protein), arginine. Consequently, people affected by the condition have high levels of arginine in the blood and may also experience episodes of hyperammonemia (an accumulation of ammonia i...
What are the symptoms of Arginase deficiency ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Arginase deficiency? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Arginase deficiency. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the MedlinePlus Medical Dicti...
What are the treatments for Arginase deficiency ?
How might arginase deficiency be treated? The treatment and management of arginase deficiency is generally focused on lowering arginine levels and preventing hyperammonemia (an accumulation of ammonia in the blood). This may be accomplished through dietary modifications and the use of certain medications (called nitrog...
What are the symptoms of Oculocutaneous albinism type 3 ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Oculocutaneous albinism type 3? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Oculocutaneous albinism 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 Med...
What are the symptoms of Acrocapitofemoral dysplasia ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Acrocapitofemoral dysplasia? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Acrocapitofemoral dysplasia. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the MedlinePl...
What is (are) Localized scleroderma ?
Localized scleroderma is characterized by thickening of the skin from excessive collagen deposits. Collagen is a protein normally present in our skin that provides structural support. However, when too much collagen is made, the skin becomes stiff and hard. Localized types of scleroderma are those limited to the skin a...
What are the symptoms of Localized scleroderma ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Localized scleroderma? Signs and symptoms of morphea, include: Hardening of the skin. Thickening of the skin. Discoloration of the affected skin to look lighter or darker than the surrounding area. The first signs of the disease are reddish patches of skin that thicken into firm, ova...
What causes Localized scleroderma ?
What causes morphea? The exact cause of morphea is unknown. It is not infectious. It is not hereditary, though, similar problems may present in other family members. It's believed that a reaction of the immune system plays a role in the development of this rare condition. Experts have explored a possible connection bet...
What are the treatments for Localized scleroderma ?
How might morphea be treated? There is no cure for morphea. Treatment is aimed at controlling the signs and symptoms and slowing the spread of the disease. The precise treatment depends on the extent and severity of the condition. Some people with mild morphea may choose to defer treatment. For people with morphea invo...
What is (are) Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy ?
Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) is a neurological disorder that causes progressive weakness and impaired sensory function in the legs and arms. Symptoms often include tingling or numbness (first in the toes and fingers); weakness of the arms and legs; loss of deep tendon reflexes; fatigue; and ...
What are the symptoms of Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people wi...
What causes Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy ?
What causes chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP)? The exact underlying cause of CIDP is unknown, but there is evidence to support that it is related to the immune system and may have multiple triggers. It is thought to be caused by an abnormal immune response in which the immune system mistakenly at...
Is Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy inherited ?
Is chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) inherited? CIDP is not known to be inherited and is considered an acquired disorder. No clear genetic predisposition or other predisposing factors for CIDP have been identified.
What are the treatments for Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy ?
How might chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) be treated? The standard therapies for CIDP appear to be equally effective and include: intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) - adds large numbers of antibodies to the blood plasma to reduce the effect of the antibodies that are causing the problem glucoco...
What is (are) Leukoencephalopathy with vanishing white matter ?
Leukoencephalopathy with vanishing white matter is a progressive disorder that mainly affects the central nervous system (CNS). This disorder causes deterioration of white matter, which consists of nerve fibers covered by myelin (the substance that protects the nerves). Most affected people begin to have signs and symp...
What are the symptoms of Leukoencephalopathy with vanishing white matter ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Leukoencephalopathy with vanishing white matter? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Leukoencephalopathy with vanishing white matter. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with t...
What causes Leukoencephalopathy with vanishing white matter ?
What causes leukoencephalopathy with vanishing white matter? Leukoencephalopathy with vanishing white matter is a genetic condition caused by mutations in any of 5 genes - EIF2B1, EIF2B2, EIF2B3, EIF2B4, and EIF2B5. These genes give the body instructions to make the five parts (subunits) of a protein called eIF2B. This...
Is Leukoencephalopathy with vanishing white matter inherited ?
How is leukoencephalopathy with vanishing white matter inherited? Leukoencephalopathy with vanishing white matter is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner. This means that a person must have a mutation in both copies of the responsible gene to be affected. The parents of an affected person usually each carry one m...
What are the treatments for Leukoencephalopathy with vanishing white matter ?
How might leukoencephalopathy with vanishing white matter be treated? Treatment for leukoencephalopathy with vanishing white matter is supportive, aiming to alleviate symptoms. Management may include physical therapy and rehabilitation for motor dysfunction (mainly spasticity and ataxia); and anti-seizure medications f...
What are the symptoms of Paine syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Paine syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Paine 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 Hyperlipoproteinemia type 4 ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Hyperlipoproteinemia type 4? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Hyperlipoproteinemia 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 are the symptoms of Dystonia 18 ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Dystonia 18? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Dystonia 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 Dictionary to look up...
What is (are) Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans ?
Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans (KFSD) is a rare, inherited, skin condition. KFSD is a form of ichthyoses, a group of inherited conditions of the skin in which the skin tends to be thick and rough, and to have a scaly appearance. The face, neck, and forearms are frequently involved. The thickening of the ski...
What are the symptoms of Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condit...
What is (are) Usher syndrome, type 1C ?
Usher syndrome is a genetic condition characterized by hearing loss or deafness, and progressive vision loss due to retinitis pigmentosa. Three major types of Usher syndrome have been described - types I, II, and III. The different types are distinguished by their severity and the age when signs and symptoms appear. A...
What are the symptoms of Usher syndrome, type 1C ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Usher syndrome, type 1C? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Usher syndrome, type 1C. 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...
Is Usher syndrome, type 1C inherited ?
How is Usher syndrome inherited? Usher syndrome is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner. This means that a person must have a change (mutation) in both copies of the disease-causing gene in each cell to have Usher syndrome. One mutated copy is typically inherited from each parent, who are each referred to as a ca...
What is (are) Camptocormism ?
Camptocormia, camptocormism or "bent spine syndrome," (BSS) is an extreme forward flexion of the thoracolumbar spine, which often worsens during standing or walking, but completely resolves when laying down. The term itself is derived from the Greek "kamptos" (to bend) and "kormos" (trunk) BSS was initially considered,...
What are the symptoms of Teebi Kaurah syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Teebi Kaurah syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Teebi Kaurah 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 D...
What is (are) Chilaiditi syndrome ?
Chilaiditi syndrome is a medical condition in which a portion of the colon is abnormally positioned between the liver and the diaphragm. Symptoms vary, but may include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and small bowel obstruction. In many cases, there are no symptoms and the interposition is an incidental finding. When...
What are the symptoms of Chilaiditi syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Chilaiditi syndrome? The symptoms of Chilaiditi syndrome vary. Chronic recurrent abdominal pain is a common finding. Other symptoms might include nausea, vomiting, constipation, indigestion, difficulty swallowing, and abdominal tenderness, especially in the upper, central area. In som...
What causes Chilaiditi syndrome ?
What causes Chilaiditi syndrome? The exact cause of Chilaiditi syndrome is unknown. The condition appears to occur with higher frequency among individuals with chronic lung disease, scarring of the liver (cirrhosis), and in those with an accumulation of ascites in the abdomen. Other risk factors may include reduced liv...
What are the treatments for Chilaiditi syndrome ?
How might Chilaiditi syndrome be treated? Treatment of Chilaiditi syndrome is directed at the individual symptoms present. In some cases, treatment is not needed. Reducing (or removing) the pressure within the abdomen may help alleviate symptoms. This may be achieved through conservative measure that address constipati...
What are the symptoms of Conotruncal heart malformations ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Conotruncal heart malformations? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Conotruncal heart malformations. 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) Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker disease ?
Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker disease (GSS) is a type of prion disease, which is a group of conditions that affect the nervous system. Signs and symptoms generally develop between ages 35 and 50 years and may include progressive ataxia, cognitive dysfunction, slurred speech and spasticity. On average, people affected ...
What are the symptoms of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker disease ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker disease? Signs and symptoms of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker disease generally develop between ages 35 and 50 years. Affected people may experience: Progressive ataxia, including clumsiness, unsteadiness, and difficulty walking Cognitive disfunction lea...
What causes Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker disease ?
What causes Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker disease? Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker disease (GSS) is usually caused by certain changes (mutations) in the PRNP gene. PRNP encodes a protein called prion protein. Although the exact function of this protein is unknown, it appears to play an important role in the human brain...
Is Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker disease inherited ?
How is Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker disease inherited? Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker disease (GSS) is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. This means that to be affected, a person only needs a change (mutation) in one copy of the responsible gene in each cell. In some cases, an affected person inherits the mut...
How to diagnose Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker disease ?
How is Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker disease diagnosed? The diagnosis of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker disease (GSS) is based on a combination of the following: Characteristic signs and symptoms Nervous system findings including multiple amyloid plaques (clumps which form in the brain and cause the death of nerve cel...
What are the treatments for Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker disease ?
How might Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker disease be treated? The treatment of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker disease (GSS) is based on the signs and symptoms present in each person. There is currently no cure for the condition and no known treatments to slow its progression. GeneReviews' Web site offers more specific i...
What are the symptoms of Chitayat Meunier Hodgkinson syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Chitayat Meunier Hodgkinson syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Chitayat Meunier Hodgkinson syndrome. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can...
What are the symptoms of Ruvalcaba syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Ruvalcaba syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Ruvalcaba 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 Diction...
What are the symptoms of Congenital generalized lipodystrophy type 1 ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Congenital generalized lipodystrophy type 1? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Congenital generalized lipodystrophy 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 Myopathy congenital ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Myopathy congenital? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Myopathy congenital. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the MedlinePlus Medical Dicti...
What is (are) Noonan syndrome 6 ?
Noonan syndrome is a genetic disorder that causes abnormal development of multiple parts of the body. Features of Noonan syndrome may include a distinctive facial appearance, short stature, a broad or webbed neck, congenital heart defects, bleeding problems, skeletal malformations, and developmental delay. Noonan syndr...
What are the symptoms of Noonan syndrome 6 ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Noonan syndrome 6? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Noonan syndrome 6. 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 treatments for Noonan syndrome 6 ?
How might Noonan syndrome be treated? Management generally focuses on the specific signs and symptoms present in each person. Treatments for the complications of Noonan syndrome (such as cardiovascular abnormalities) are generally standard and do not differ from treatment in the general population. Developmental disabi...
What is (are) Tracheobronchopathia osteoplastica ?
Tracheobronchopathia osteoplastica (TO) is a rare condition of the large airways. It is characterized by the presence of multiple growths (nodules) made of bone and cartilage tissue, in the submucosa of the tracheobronchial wall. The nodules protrude into the spaces inside the trachea and bronchi, which can lead to air...
What are the symptoms of Tracheobronchopathia osteoplastica ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Tracheobronchopathia osteoplastica? Symptoms of tracheobronchopathia osteoplastica (TO) may be absent or non-specific. Affected people may have various respiratory symptoms such as cough, wheezing, coughing up blood (hemoptysis), and/or recurrent upper airway infections. Stridor and l...
What causes Tracheobronchopathia osteoplastica ?
What causes tracheobronchopathia osteoplastica? The underlying cause of tracheobronchopathia osteoplastica (TO) remains unknown. Several theories have been proposed, including chronic airway inflammation, exostosis (formation of new bone), and metaplasia (abnormal cell changes) in the affected tissue. Numerous cases ha...
Is Tracheobronchopathia osteoplastica inherited ?
Is tracheobronchopathia osteoplastica inherited? There is no known genetic susceptibility to the development of TO, and it typically occurs in people with no known history of the condition in their family. Familial occurrence has been reported only once, in a woman and her daughter.
How to diagnose Tracheobronchopathia osteoplastica ?
How is tracheobronchopathia osteoplastica diagnosed? Fiberoptic bronchoscopy is thought to be the best procedure to diagnose tracheobronchopathia osteoplastica (TO). This procedure is done when it is important to see the airways or to get samples of mucus or tissue from the lungs. It involves placing a thin, tube-like ...
What are the treatments for Tracheobronchopathia osteoplastica ?
How might tracheobronchopathia osteoplastica be treated? There is no specific treatment for tracheobronchopathia osteoplastica (TO). Recurrent infections and collapse of the lung are treated conventionally. Inhaled corticosteroids may have some impact on people in early stages of the condition, but whether they may be ...
What is (are) Buschke Ollendorff syndrome ?
Buschke Ollendorff syndrome (BOS) is a genetic condition of the connective tissue. Common signs and symptoms include non-cancerous skin lumps and spots of increased bone density (which can be seen on X-ray). Some people with BOS have both skin and bone symptoms, while others have one or the other. Individual cases of ...
What are the symptoms of Buschke Ollendorff syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Buschke Ollendorff syndrome? Buschke Ollendorff syndrome (BOS) is an association of connective tissue nevi and osteopoikilosis (small, round areas of increased bone density). The nevi are typically present on the trunk, in the sacrolumbar region (lower back and sacrum), and on the ext...
Is Buschke Ollendorff syndrome inherited ?
How is Buschke Ollendorff syndrome inherited? Buschke Ollendorff syndrome (BOS) is caused by mutations in the LEMD3 gene and is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. This means that only one changed (mutated) copy of the gene in each cell is sufficient for a person to be affected by the condition. An affected indi...
How to diagnose Buschke Ollendorff syndrome ?
Is genetic testing available for Buschke Ollendorff syndrome? Yes. GeneTests lists the names of laboratories that are performing genetic testing for Buschke Ollendorff syndrome. To view the contact information for the clinical laboratories conducting testing, click here. Please note: Most of the laboratories listed thr...
What are the treatments for Buschke Ollendorff syndrome ?
How might Buschke Ollendorff syndrome be treated? There is currently no cure for BOS. Surgical removal of lesions on or under the skin may be done for cosmetic purposes. In some patients, surgical treatment of deafness may be possible. Surgery might also be necessary for some of the signs or symptoms associated with BO...
What is (are) Dermatomyositis ?
Dermatomyositis is one of a group of acquired muscle diseases called inflammatory myopathies (disorder of muscle tissue or muscles), which are characterized by chronic muscle inflammation accompanied by muscle weakness. The cardinal symptom is a skin rash that precedes or accompanies progressive muscle weakness. Dermat...
What are the symptoms of Dermatomyositis ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Dermatomyositis? The signs and symptoms of dermatomyositis may appear suddenly or develop gradually, over weeks or months. The cardinal symptom of dermatomyositis is a skin rash that precedes or accompanies progressive muscle weakness. The rash looks patchy, with bluish-purple or red...
What causes Dermatomyositis ?
What causes dermatomyositis? The cause of this disorder is unknown. It is theorized that an autoimmune reaction (reactions caused by an immune response against the body's own tissues) or a viral infection of the skeletal muscle may cause the disease. In addition, some doctors think certain people may have a genetic sus...
What are the treatments for Dermatomyositis ?
How is dermatomyositis treated? While there is no cure for dermatomyositis, the symptoms can be treated. Options include medication, physical therapy, exercise, heat therapy (including microwave and ultrasound), orthotics and assistive devices, and rest. The standard treatment for dermatomyositis is a corticosteroid d...
What are the symptoms of Angel shaped phalangoepiphyseal dysplasia ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Angel shaped phalangoepiphyseal dysplasia? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Angel shaped phalangoepiphyseal dysplasia. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this conditio...
What is (are) Guillain-Barre syndrome ?
Guillain-Barr syndrome is a rare disorder in which the body's immune system attacks part of the peripheral nervous system. Symptoms include muscle weakness, numbness, and tingling sensations, which can increase in intensity until the muscles cannot be used at all. Usually Guillain-Barr syndrome occurs a few days or wee...
What are the symptoms of Guillain-Barre syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Guillain-Barre syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Guillain-Barre 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 Aplasia cutis congenita of limbs recessive ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Aplasia cutis congenita of limbs recessive? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Aplasia cutis congenita of limbs recessive. 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 Pellagra like syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Pellagra like syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Pellagra like 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) Pallister-Killian mosaic syndrome ?
Pallister-Killian mosaic syndrome is a disorder that is characterized by extremely weak muscle tone (hypotonia) in infancy and early childhood, intellectual disability, distinctive facial features, sparse hair, areas of unusual skin coloring (pigmentation), and other birth defects. The signs and symptoms of the Pallist...
What are the symptoms of Pallister-Killian mosaic syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Pallister-Killian mosaic syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Pallister-Killian mosaic 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 is (are) Chromosome 6q deletion ?
Chromosome 6q deletion is a chromosome abnormality that occurs when there is a missing copy of the genetic material located on the long arm (q) of chromosome 6. The severity of the condition and the signs and symptoms depend on the size and location of the deletion and which genes are involved. Features that often occu...
What is (are) Alagille syndrome ?
Alagille syndrome is an inherited disorder in which a person has fewer than the normal number of small bile ducts inside the liver. It is a complex disorder that can affect other parts of the body including the heart, kidneys, blood vessels, eyes, face, and skeleton. Symptoms, including jaundice, pale, loose stools, an...
What are the symptoms of Alagille syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Alagille syndrome? Alagille syndrome is a complex multisystem disorder involving the liver, heart, eyes, face, and skeleton. Symptoms typically present in infancy or early childhood. The severity of the disorder varies among affected individuals, even within the same family. Symptoms ...
What are the symptoms of Cerebral sarcoma ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Cerebral sarcoma? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Cerebral sarcoma. 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 Arthrogryposis renal dysfunction cholestasis syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Arthrogryposis renal dysfunction cholestasis syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Arthrogryposis renal dysfunction cholestasis syndrome. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in p...
What are the symptoms of Hypomelia mullerian duct anomalies ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Hypomelia mullerian duct anomalies? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Hypomelia mullerian duct anomalies. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use...
What are the symptoms of Infundibulopelvic dysgenesis ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Infundibulopelvic dysgenesis? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Infundibulopelvic dysgenesis. 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) Pyruvate kinase deficiency ?
Pyruvate kinase deficiency is a genetic blood disorder characterized by low levels of an enzyme called pyruvate kinase, which is used by red blood cells. Without pyruvate kinase, red blood cells break down too easily, resulting in low levels of these cells (hemolytic anemia). The signs and symptoms of the disease may v...
What are the symptoms of Pyruvate kinase deficiency ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Pyruvate kinase deficiency? The signs and symptoms of pyruvate kinase deficiency may vary greatly from person to person, but usually include the breakdown of red blood cells resulting in hemolytic anemia, a yellowing of the whites of the eyes (icterus), fatigue, lethargy, recurrent ga...
What causes Pyruvate kinase deficiency ?
What causes pyruvate kinase deficiency? In most cases, pyruvate kinase deficiency is caused by mutations in the PKLR gene. More than 100 different mutation in the PKLR gene have been detected. Medical conditions, such as acute leukemia, preleukemia, and refractory sideroblastic anemia, as well as complications from che...