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What are the symptoms of Hemangiomatosis, familial pulmonary capillary ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Hemangiomatosis, familial pulmonary capillary? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Hemangiomatosis, familial pulmonary capillary. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this ...
What are the symptoms of Nevi flammei, familial multiple ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Nevi flammei, familial multiple? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Nevi flammei, familial multiple. 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 Brachyolmia type 3 ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Brachyolmia type 3? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Brachyolmia 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 MedlinePlus Medical Diction...
What is (are) Trisomy 2 mosaicism ?
Trisomy 2 mosaicism is a rare chromosome condition caused by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 2 in a subset of a persons cells. Many cases of trisomy 2 mosaicism result in spontaneous abortion or miscarriage during pregnancy. In live born infants, signs and symptoms vary widely but generally include poor gro...
What is (are) Popliteal pterygium syndrome ?
Popliteal pterygium syndrome is a condition that affects the development of the face, skin, and genitals. Most people with this disorder are born with a cleft lip and/or a cleft palate. Affected individuals may have depressions (pits) near the center of the lower lip and small mounds of tissue on the lower lip. In some...
What are the symptoms of Popliteal pterygium syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Popliteal pterygium syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Popliteal pterygium 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 are the symptoms of Cardiocranial syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Cardiocranial syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Cardiocranial 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) Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor ?
A malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST) is a tumor that develops from nerve tissue. The first symptom of MPNST is a lump or mass that increases in size, sometimes causing pain or a tingling sensation. MPNST is considered an aggressive tumor because there is up to a 65% chance of the tumor regrowing after su...
What are the symptoms of Tibia absent polydactyly arachnoid cyst ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Tibia absent polydactyly arachnoid cyst? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Tibia absent polydactyly arachnoid cyst. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. Y...
What is (are) Autosomal dominant partial epilepsy with auditory features ?
Autosomal dominant partial epilepsy with auditory features (ADPEAF) is a rare form of epilepsy, a condition that is characterized by recurrent seizures. In ADPEAF, specifically, most affected people experience secondary generalized seizures and partial seizures, some of which are associated with sound-related symptoms ...
What are the symptoms of Autosomal dominant partial epilepsy with auditory features ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Autosomal dominant partial epilepsy with auditory features? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Autosomal dominant partial epilepsy with auditory features. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is...
What are the symptoms of Ulnar hypoplasia lobster claw deformity of feet ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Ulnar hypoplasia lobster claw deformity of feet? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Ulnar hypoplasia lobster claw deformity of feet. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with t...
What is (are) Hereditary multiple osteochondromas ?
Hereditary multiple osteochondromas (HMO) (formerly called hereditary multiple exostoses) is a genetic condition in which people develop multiple benign (noncancerous) bone tumors that are covered by cartilage (called osteochondromas). The number and location of osteochondromas varies greatly among affected individuals...
What are the symptoms of Hereditary multiple osteochondromas ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Hereditary multiple osteochondromas? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Hereditary multiple osteochondromas. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can u...
Is Hereditary multiple osteochondromas inherited ?
How is hereditary multiple osteochondromas inherited? HMO is caused by mutations in the EXT1 and EXT2 genes. It is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern, which means that one copy of the altered gene in each cell is sufficient to cause this condition. In most cases, an affected individual inherits the mutation fro...
How to diagnose Hereditary multiple osteochondromas ?
Is genetic testing available for hereditary multiple osteochondromas? GeneTests lists the names of laboratories that are performing genetic testing for hereditary multiple osteochondromas. To view the contact information for the clinical laboratories conducting testing for the EXT1 gene, click here. To view the contac...
What are the treatments for Hereditary multiple osteochondromas ?
How might hereditary multiple osteochondromas (HMO) be treated? Currently, there is no known medical treatment for HMO. Osteochondromas are not usually removed because they stop growing around age 12. Another consideration is how close the tumor is to the affected bone's growth plate, because surgery can affect how the...
What is (are) Warfarin sensitivity ?
Warfarin sensitivity is a condition that is characterized by a reduced tolerance for a "blood-thinning" medication called warfarin. Warfarin is an anticoagulant that is often prescribed to people who are at an increased risk for blood clots. People with a warfarin sensitivity respond more strongly to lower doses of war...
What are the symptoms of Warfarin sensitivity ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Warfarin sensitivity? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Warfarin sensitivity. 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 symptoms of Neurofaciodigitorenal syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Neurofaciodigitorenal syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Neurofaciodigitorenal 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 Med...
What is (are) Rabson-Mendenhall syndrome ?
Rabson-Mendenhall syndrome is a genetic disorder characterized by severe insulin resistance. Insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas, regulates blood sugar levels by promoting the movement of glucose into cells for energy production or into the liver and fat cells for storage. Symptoms of Rabson-Mendenhall syndrome...
What are the symptoms of Rabson-Mendenhall syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Rabson-Mendenhall syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Rabson-Mendenhall syndrome. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the MedlinePlus...
What is (are) Hereditary sensory neuropathy type IE ?
Hereditary sensory neuropathy type IE (HSNIE) is a progressive disorder of the central and peripheral nervous systems. Symptoms typically begin by age 20 to 35 and include sensory impairment of the lower legs and feet; loss of sweating in the hands and feet; sensorineural hearing loss; and gradual decline of mental abi...
What are the symptoms of Hereditary sensory neuropathy type IE ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Hereditary sensory neuropathy type IE? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Hereditary sensory neuropathy type IE. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You c...
Is Hereditary sensory neuropathy type IE inherited ?
How is hereditary sensory neuropathy type IE inherited? Hereditary sensory neuropathy type IE (HSNIE) is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. This means that having only one changed (mutated) copy of the responsible gene in each cell is enough to cause features of the condition. When a person with a mutation that...
What are the treatments for Hereditary sensory neuropathy type IE ?
How might hereditary sensory neuropathy type IE be treated? There is currently no effective treatment for any type of hereditary sensory neuropathy. Management of symptoms may include: meticulous care of the distal limbs, which includes proper fit of shoes, prevention and treatment of callus formation, cleaning and pro...
What are the symptoms of Cataract Hutterite type ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Cataract Hutterite type? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Cataract Hutterite 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 are the symptoms of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2K ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2K? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2K. 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 Autosomal dominant intermediate Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type F ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Autosomal dominant intermediate Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type F? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Autosomal dominant intermediate Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type F. If the information is available, the table below includes how ofte...
What are the symptoms of Deafness, autosomal dominant nonsyndromic sensorineural 17 ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Deafness, autosomal dominant nonsyndromic sensorineural 17? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Deafness, autosomal dominant nonsyndromic sensorineural 17. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is...
What are the symptoms of Mental retardation, macrocephaly, short stature and craniofacial dysmorphism ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Mental retardation, macrocephaly, short stature and craniofacial dysmorphism? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Mental retardation, macrocephaly, short stature and craniofacial dysmorphism. If the information is available, the table bel...
What is (are) 48,XXYY syndrome ?
48,XXYY syndrome is a chromosomal condition, characterized by the presence of an extra X and Y chromosome in males, that causes medical and behavioral problems. 48,XXYY can be considered a variant of Klinefelter syndrome. Individuals with 48,XXYY are usually considerably tall with small testes that do not function norm...
What are the symptoms of 48,XXYY syndrome ?
What are signs and symptoms of 48,XXYY syndrome? 48,XXYY affects various body systems including disruption of male sexual development. Adolescent and adult males with this condition typically have small testes that do not produce enough testosterone, which is the hormone that directs male sexual development. A shortage...
What causes 48,XXYY syndrome ?
What causes 48,XXYY? 48,XXYY syndrome is a condition related to the X and Y chromosomes (the sex chromosomes). People normally have 46 chromosomes in each cell. Two of the 46 chromosomes, known as X and Y, are called sex chromosomes because they help determine whether a person will develop male or female sex characteri...
Is 48,XXYY syndrome inherited ?
Can 48,XXYY syndrome be inherited?
What are the symptoms of Total Hypotrichosis, Mari type ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Total Hypotrichosis, Mari type? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Total Hypotrichosis, Mari 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 Med...
What are the symptoms of Muscular dystrophy white matter spongiosis ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Muscular dystrophy white matter spongiosis? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Muscular dystrophy white matter spongiosis. 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 Amelogenesis imperfecta, hypoplastic/hypomaturation, X-linked 2 ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Amelogenesis imperfecta, hypoplastic/hypomaturation, X-linked 2? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Amelogenesis imperfecta, hypoplastic/hypomaturation, X-linked 2. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the ...
What are the symptoms of Maturity-onset diabetes of the young, type 5 ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Maturity-onset diabetes of the young, type 5? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Maturity-onset diabetes of the young, type 5. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this co...
What is (are) Microgastria limb reduction defect ?
Microgastria limb reduction defect is a rare disorder with less than 60 previously reported cases. Children born with this condition have a small stomach (microgastria) and limb abnormalities. Symptoms may include vomiting, aspiration pneumonia and growth problems. Abnormalities involving the heart, lungs, kidney and g...
What are the symptoms of Microgastria limb reduction defect ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Microgastria limb reduction defect? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Microgastria limb reduction defect. 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 Optic atrophy 6 ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Optic atrophy 6? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Optic atrophy 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 Dictionary to...
What is (are) Achondrogenesis ?
Achondrogenesis is a group of severe disorders that are present from birth and affect the development of cartilage and bone. Infants with achondrogenesis usually have a small body, short arms and legs, and other skeletal abnormalities that cause life-threatening complications. There are at least three forms of achondr...
What are the symptoms of Achondrogenesis ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Achondrogenesis? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Achondrogenesis. 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 causes Achondrogenesis ?
What causes achondrogenesis? Research has shown that changes (mutations) in the SLC26A2 and COL2A1 genes cause achondrogenesis types 1B and 2, respectively. The genetic cause of achondrogenesis type 1A remains unknown. The SLC26A2 gene provides instructions for making a protein that is important for the normal develop...
Is Achondrogenesis inherited ?
How is achondrogenesis inherited? Achondrogenesis type 1A and type 1B are believed to be inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern. Autosomal recessive inheritance means both copies of the gene in each cell have mutations. Most often, the parents of an individual with an autosomal recessive condition each carry one...
How to diagnose Achondrogenesis ?
Is genetic testing is available for achondrogenesis? Genetic testing can help distinguish between the different types of achondrogenesis. GeneTests lists the names of laboratories that are performing genetic testing for achondrogenesis type 1B and type 2. Please note: Most of the laboratories listed through GeneTests d...
What are the symptoms of NADH cytochrome B5 reductase deficiency ?
What are the signs and symptoms of NADH cytochrome B5 reductase deficiency? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for NADH cytochrome B5 reductase 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 Short limb dwarf lethal Colavita Kozlowski type ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Short limb dwarf lethal Colavita Kozlowski type? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Short limb dwarf lethal Colavita Kozlowski type. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with t...
What is (are) Syringoma ?
Syringomas are firm yellowish, translucent, or skin colored papules that are often found on the face, particularly around the eyes. They may occur suddenly in crops or multiples. They arise from the sweat ducts. They usually cause no symptoms. They are not associated with underlying abnormality. They are found more com...
What are the symptoms of Syringoma ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Syringoma? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Syringoma. 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...
What are the treatments for Syringoma ?
How are syringomas treated? People with syringomas have a variety of treatment options, for example pulsed ablative laser (CO2 or erbium) or light electrocoagulation using a fine epilating needle. To learn more about these and other syringoma treatment options we recommend speaking with your healthcare provider.
What are the symptoms of X-linked thrombocytopenia ?
What are the signs and symptoms of X-linked thrombocytopenia? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for X-linked thrombocytopenia. 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) Paramyotonia congenita ?
Paramyotonia congenita is an inherited condition that affects muscles used for movement (skeletal muscles), mainly in the face, neck, arms, and hands. Symptoms begin in infancy or early childhood and include episodes of sustained muscle tensing (myotonia) that prevent muscles from relaxing normally and lead to muscle w...
What are the symptoms of Paramyotonia congenita ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Paramyotonia congenita? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Paramyotonia congenita. 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 are the symptoms of Mental retardation-hypotonic facies syndrome X-linked, 1 ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Mental retardation-hypotonic facies syndrome X-linked, 1? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Mental retardation-hypotonic facies syndrome X-linked, 1. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is see...
What are the symptoms of Mandibuloacral dysplasia ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Mandibuloacral dysplasia? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Mandibuloacral 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 is (are) Blue cone monochromatism ?
Blue cone monochromatism is an inherited X-linked vision disorder. In this condition both red and green cone sensitivities are absent, however rod function and blue cone sensitivities are present. Signs and symptoms include severely reduced visual acuity (clearnes), eccentric fixation, infantile nystagmus that decrease...
What are the symptoms of Blue cone monochromatism ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Blue cone monochromatism? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Blue cone monochromatism. 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 is (are) Lipodermatosclerosis ?
Lipodermatosclerosis refers to changes in the skin of the lower legs. It is a form of panniculitis (inflammation of the layer of fat under the skin). Signs and symptoms include pain, hardening of skin, change in skin color (redness), swelling, and a tapering of the legs above the ankles. The exact underlying cause is u...
What are the symptoms of Lipodermatosclerosis ?
What are the signs and symptoms of lipodermatosclerosis? Lipodermatosclerosis refers to changes in the skin of the lower legs. One or both legs may be involved. Signs and symptoms vary but may include: Pain Hardening and/or thickening of the skin Varicose veins Changes in skin color (redness) Small white scarred areas ...
What causes Lipodermatosclerosis ?
What causes lipodermatosclerosis? The exact cause of lipodermatosclerosis is unknown; however, it may be related to certain vein abnormalities and/or obesity. Lipodermatosclerosis often occurs in people with venous insufficiency. Approximately two thirds of affected people are obese.
How to diagnose Lipodermatosclerosis ?
How is lipodermatosclerosis diagnosed? Lipodermatosclerosis is usually diagnosed based on the presence of characteristic signs and symptoms. A skin biopsy and/or blood tests are usually not required to confirm a diagnosis but may be performed in rare cases. Ultrasound scans and/or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may b...
What are the treatments for Lipodermatosclerosis ?
How might lipodermatosclerosis be treated? Lipodermatosclerosis is primarily treated with compression therapy to improve venous insufficiency. Other strategies for managing venous insufficiency include leg elevation; not sitting or standing in one place for long periods of time; regular exercise; and weight loss if ove...
What is (are) Oculodentodigital dysplasia ?
Oculodentodigital dysplasia is a condition that affects many parts of the body, particularly the eyes (oculo-), teeth (dento-), and fingers (digital). The condition is caused by mutations in the GJA1 gene. Most cases are inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern. Some cases are caused by a new mutation in the gene. A ...
What are the symptoms of Oculodentodigital dysplasia ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Oculodentodigital dysplasia? Individuals with oculodentodigital dysplasia commonly have small eyes (microphthalmia) and other eye abnormalities that can lead to vision loss. They also frequently have tooth abnormalities, such as small or missing teeth, weak enamel, multiple cavities, ...
What is (are) Chromosome 6p deletion ?
Chromosome 6p 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 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 occ...
What is (are) Familial juvenile hyperuricaemic nephropathy ?
Familial juvenile hyperuricaemic nephropathy (FJHN) is an inherited condition that affects the kidneys. The signs and symptoms vary, even among members of the same family. Many individuals with this condition develop high blood levels of a waste product called uric acid. Normally, the kidneys remove uric acid from the ...
What are the symptoms of Familial juvenile hyperuricaemic nephropathy ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Familial juvenile hyperuricaemic nephropathy? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Familial juvenile hyperuricaemic nephropathy. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this co...
What are the symptoms of Bardet-Biedl syndrome 5 ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Bardet-Biedl syndrome 5? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Bardet-Biedl syndrome 5. 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 Oculoectodermal syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Oculoectodermal syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Oculoectodermal 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 Med...
What is (are) GM1 gangliosidosis type 3 ?
GM1 gangliosidosis is an inherited lysosomal storage disorder that progressively destroys nerve cells (neurons) in the brain and spinal cord. The condition may be classified into three major types based on the general age that signs and symptoms first appear: classic infantile (type 1); juvenile (type 2); and adult ons...
What are the symptoms of GM1 gangliosidosis type 3 ?
What are the signs and symptoms of GM1 gangliosidosis type 3? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for GM1 gangliosidosis 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 MedlinePlus M...
What are the symptoms of Growth hormone insensitivity with immunodeficiency ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Growth hormone insensitivity with immunodeficiency? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Growth hormone insensitivity with immunodeficiency. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people ...
What are the symptoms of Flynn Aird syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Flynn Aird syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Flynn Aird 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 Dicti...
What are the symptoms of Progressive supranuclear palsy atypical ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Progressive supranuclear palsy atypical? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Progressive supranuclear palsy atypical. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. Y...
What is (are) La Crosse encephalitis ?
La Crosse (LAC) encephalitis is a mosquito-borne virus that was first described in La Crosse, Wisconsin in 1963. Since then, it has been reported in several Midwestern and Mid-Atlantic states. The LAC virus is one of many mosquito-transmitted viruses that can cause an inflammation of the brain (encephalitis). About 80-...
What are the symptoms of La Crosse encephalitis ?
What are the symptoms of La Crosse (LAC) encephalitis? Most people infected with LAC encephalitis do not have symptoms. Those that do become ill may initially have fever, headache, vomiting and lethargy (tiredness). Severe cases may develop encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain, which is often accompanied by seizu...
What are the treatments for La Crosse encephalitis ?
How might La Crosse (LAC) encephalitis be treated? There is no specific treatment for LAC encephalitis. Severe cases are treated with supportive therapy which may include hospitalization, respiratory support, IV fluids and prevention of other infections.[9633]
What are the symptoms of Palmoplantar keratoderma, epidermolytic ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Palmoplantar keratoderma, epidermolytic? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Palmoplantar keratoderma, epidermolytic. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. Y...
What is (are) 47 XXX syndrome ?
47 XXX syndrome, also called trisomy X or triple X syndrome, is characterized by the presence of an additional (third) X chromosome in each of a female's cells (which normally have two X chromosomes). An extra copy of the X chromosome is associated with tall stature, learning problems, and other features in some girls ...
What are the symptoms of 47 XXX syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of 47 XXX syndrome? Many women with 47 XXX syndrome have no symptoms or only mild symptoms. In other cases, symptoms may be more pronounced. Females with 47 XXX syndrome may be taller than average, but the condition usually does not cause unusual physical features. Minor physical finding...
Is 47 XXX syndrome inherited ?
Is 47 XXX syndrome inherited? Most cases of 47 XXX syndrome are not inherited. The chromosomal change usually occurs as a random event during the formation of reproductive cells (eggs and sperm). An error in cell division called nondisjunction can result in reproductive cells with an abnormal number of chromosomes. For...
How to diagnose 47 XXX syndrome ?
How is 47 XXX syndrome diagnosed? 47 XXX syndrome may first be suspected based on the presence of certain developmental, behavioral or learning disabilities in an individual. The diagnosis can be confirmed with chromosomal analysis (karyotyping), which can be performed on a blood sample. This test would reveal the pres...
What are the treatments for 47 XXX syndrome ?
How might 47 XXX syndrome be treated? There is no cure for 47 XXX syndrome, and there is no way to remove the extra X chromosome that is present in an affected individual's cells. Management of the condition varies and depends on several factors including the age at diagnosis, the specific symptoms that are present, an...
What are the symptoms of Spinocerebellar ataxia 31 ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Spinocerebellar ataxia 31? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Spinocerebellar ataxia 31. 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 perisylvian polymicrogyria ?
Bilateral perisylvian polymicrogyria (BPP) is a rare neurological disorder that affects the cerebral cortex (the outer surface of the brain). Signs and symptoms include partial paralysis of muscles on both sides of the face, tongue, jaws, and throat; difficulties in speaking, chewing, and swallowing; and/or seizures. I...
What are the symptoms of Bilateral perisylvian polymicrogyria ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Bilateral perisylvian polymicrogyria? The signs and symptoms of bilateral perisylvian polymicrogyria (BPP) vary but may include: Partial paralysis of muscles on both sides of the face, tongue, jaws, and throat Dysarthria Difficulty chewing Dysphagia Mild to severe intellectual disabi...
What causes Bilateral perisylvian polymicrogyria ?
What causes bilateral perisylvian polymicrogyria? The exact underlying cause of bilateral perisylvian polymicrogyria (BPP) is unknown. The signs and symptoms associated with the condition are thought to be due to improper development of the outer surface of the brain (cerebral cortex) during embryonic growth. The cereb...
Is Bilateral perisylvian polymicrogyria inherited ?
Is bilateral perisylvian polymicrogyria inherited? In most cases, bilateral perisylvian polymicrogyria (BPP) occurs sporadically in people with no family history of the condition. Rarely, more than one family member may be affected by BPP. These cases may follow an autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive, or X-linked p...
How to diagnose Bilateral perisylvian polymicrogyria ?
Is genetic testing available for bilateral perisylvian polymicrogyria? Genetic testing is not available for bilateral perisylvian polymicrogyria because the underlying genetic cause is unknown. How is bilateral perisylvian polymicrogyria diagnosed? A diagnosis of bilateral perisylvian polymicrogyria (BPP) is typically ...
What are the treatments for Bilateral perisylvian polymicrogyria ?
How might bilateral perisylvian polymicrogyria be treated? There is no cure for bilateral perisylvian polymicrogyria (BPP). Treatment is generally based on the signs and symptoms present in each person. For example, medications may be prescribed to treat seizures and/or epilepsy. People affected by BPP may also benefit...
What is (are) Primary hyperparathyroidism ?
Hyperparathyroidism is an endocrine disorder in which the parathyroid glands in the neck produce too much parathyroid hormone (PTH). Signs and symptoms are often mild and nonspecific, such as a feeling of weakness and fatigue, depression, or aches and pains. With more severe disease, a person may have a loss of appetit...
What is (are) Maternally inherited diabetes and deafness ?
Maternally inherited diabetes and deafness (MIDD) is a form of diabetes that is often accompanied by hearing loss, especially of high tones. The diabetes in MIDD is characterized by high blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia) resulting from a shortage of the hormone insulin, which regulates the amount of sugar in the blood...
What are the symptoms of Maternally inherited diabetes and deafness ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Maternally inherited diabetes and deafness? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Maternally inherited diabetes and deafness. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condit...
Is Maternally inherited diabetes and deafness inherited ?
How do people inherit MIDD? MIDD is inherited in a mitochondrial pattern, which is also known as maternal inheritance. This pattern of inheritance applies to genes contained in mitochondrial DNA. Because egg cells, but not sperm cells, contribute mitochondria to the developing embryo, only females pass mitochondrial co...
What is (are) Duane syndrome type 2 ?
Duane syndrome is a disorder of eye movement. This condition prevents outward movement of the eye (toward the ear), and in some cases may also limit inward eye movement (toward the nose). As the eye moves inward, the eyelids partially close and the eyeball pulls back (retracts) into its socket. Usually only one eye is ...
What are the symptoms of Duane syndrome type 2 ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Duane syndrome type 2? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Duane syndrome 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 MedlinePlus Medical D...
What are the symptoms of Familial erythema nodosum ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Familial erythema nodosum? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Familial erythema nodosum. 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) Mucopolysaccharidosis type IIIB ?
Mucopolysaccharidosis type IIIB (MPS IIIB) is an genetic disorder that makes the body unable to break down large sugar molecules called glycosaminoglycans (GAGs, formerly called mucopolysaccharides). Specifically, people with this condition are unable to break down a GAG called heparan sulfate. Affected individuals can...