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What causes Chromosome 3p- syndrome ? | What causes chromosome 3p- syndrome? In most people with chromosome 3p- syndrome, the deletion occurs as a new mutation (called a de novo mutation) and is not inherited from a parent. De novo mutations are due to a random error that occurs during the formation of egg or sperm cells, or shortly after conception. In a fe... |
Is Chromosome 3p- syndrome inherited ? | Is chromosome 3p- syndrome inherited? In most cases, chromosome 3p- syndrome occurs for the first time in the affected person (de novo mutation). However, the deletion is rarely inherited from a parent. In these cases, the deletion is passed down in an autosomal dominant manner. This means that a person with chromosome... |
How to diagnose Chromosome 3p- syndrome ? | How is chromosome 3p- syndrome diagnosed? There are several different specialized tests that can be used to diagnose a chromosome 3p- syndrome. These include: Karyotype - a karyotype is a laboratory test that produces an image of a person's chromosomes. This test can be used to diagnose large deletions. FISH - a labora... |
What are the treatments for Chromosome 3p- syndrome ? | How might chromosome 3p- syndrome be treated? Because chromosome 3p- syndrome affects many different systems of the body, medical management is often provided by a team of doctors and other healthcare professionals. Treatment for this deletion varies based on the signs and symptoms present in each person. For example, ... |
What are the symptoms of Idiopathic basal ganglia calcification childhood-onset ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Idiopathic basal ganglia calcification childhood-onset? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Idiopathic basal ganglia calcification childhood-onset. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in... |
What are the symptoms of Benign familial neonatal-infantile seizures ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Benign familial neonatal-infantile seizures? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Benign familial neonatal-infantile seizures. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this cond... |
What is (are) Multifocal choroiditis ? | Multifocal choroiditis (MFC) is an inflammatory disorder characterized by swelling of the eye (called uveitis) and multiple lesions in the choroid, a layer of blood vessels between the white of the eye and the retina. Symptoms include blurry vision, floaters, sensitivity to light, blind spots and mild eye discomfort. T... |
What are the symptoms of Multifocal choroiditis ? | What are the signs and symptoms of multifocal choroiditis? Multifocal choroiditis (MFC) generally causes blurry vision with or without sensitivity to light. Other common symptoms include blind spots, floaters, eye discomfort and perceived flashes of light. Clinical examination by an ophthalmologist reveals inflammation... |
What causes Multifocal choroiditis ? | What causes multifocal choroiditis? Multifocal choroiditis occurs spontaneously and the cause is not currently known (idiopathic). It is possible that a bacterial or viral infection may trigger an immune response that causes the inflammation seen with MFC, though more research is needed in this area. |
How to diagnose Multifocal choroiditis ? | How is multifocal choroiditis diagnosed? Multifocal choroiditis (MFC) is diagnosed by an ophthalmologist, using a series of imaging techniques. A test called flourescein angiography uses a special dye and camera to study blood flow in the back layers of the eye. When a person has MFC, lesions in the eye will appear as ... |
What are the treatments for Multifocal choroiditis ? | How might multifocal choroiditis be treated? Multifocal choroiditis (MFC) is generally treated with steroid medication that can be taken orally or injected into the affected eye. These treatments may be successful in managing symptoms, though there is no permanent cure for the disease and symptoms may return. If a pers... |
What is (are) Branchiooculofacial syndrome ? | Branchiooculofacial syndrome (BOFS) is a very rare genetic disorder that is apparent at birth. Only about 50 cases of BOFS had been reported in the medical literature. Like its name implies, BOFS is characterized by skin defects, eye abnormalities, and distinctive facial features. Among the reported cases thus far, the... |
What are the symptoms of Branchiooculofacial syndrome ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Branchiooculofacial syndrome? The characteristic signs and symptoms of BOFS include skin defects, eye abnormalities, and distinctive facial features. These features vary among affected individuals. The skin defects include proliferation of blood vessels (hemangiomatous) in the lower n... |
Is Branchiooculofacial syndrome inherited ? | How is branchiooculofacial syndrome (BOFS) inherited? Although some cases can be sporadic, most of the reported cases are inherited within families. BOFS is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern, which means that one copy of the altered TFAP2A gene in each cell is sufficient to cause this condition. |
How to diagnose Branchiooculofacial syndrome ? | How is branchiooculofacial syndrome (BOFS) diagnosed? BOFS can be diagnosed clinically based on the characteristic features of this condition. Genetic testing can also confirm the diagnosis. GeneTests lists the names of laboratories that are performing genetic testing for branchiooculofacial syndrome. To view the conta... |
What are the symptoms of Osteodysplasty precocious of Danks Mayne and Kozlowski ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Osteodysplasty precocious of Danks Mayne and Kozlowski? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Osteodysplasty precocious of Danks Mayne and Kozlowski. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in... |
What are the symptoms of Ulnar-mammary syndrome ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Ulnar-mammary syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Ulnar-mammary 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 are the symptoms of XK aprosencephaly ? | What are the signs and symptoms of XK aprosencephaly? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for XK aprosencephaly. 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 is (are) Chronic hiccups ? | Chronic hiccups are unintentional movements (spasms) of the diaphragm followed by rapid closure of the vocal cords that persist for an extended period of time. Hiccups often develop for no apparent reason and typically go away on their own after a couple minutes. However, chronic hiccups last over two days and in rare ... |
What are the symptoms of Chronic hiccups ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Chronic hiccups? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Chronic hiccups. 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 Chronic hiccups ? | What causes chronic hiccups? Although the exact underlying cause of chronic hiccups is often unknown, many factors can contribute to the development of hiccups. For example, common triggers for hiccups include hot or spicy foods and liquids; harmful fumes; surgery; and/or certain medications. Chronic hiccups can also b... |
Is Chronic hiccups inherited ? | Are chronic hiccups inherited? Chronic hiccups are not thought to be inherited. Most cases occur sporadically in people with no family history of the condition. |
How to diagnose Chronic hiccups ? | How are chronic hiccups diagnosed? A diagnosis of chronic hiccups is usually obvious based on symptoms. However, a complete physical exam with various laboratory tests and imaging studies (i.e. chest X-ray, CT scan, MRI scan, and/or fluoroscopy of the diaphragm) may be performed to determine the underlying cause. For m... |
What are the treatments for Chronic hiccups ? | How might chronic hiccups be treated? Treatment for chronic hiccups often varies based on the underlying cause. In many cases, medications can be prescribed to treat chronic hiccups. These may include: Tranquilizers such as chlorpromazine and haloperidol Muscle relaxants Anticonvulsant agents including phenytoin, valp... |
What are the symptoms of Blepharophimosis with ptosis, syndactyly, and short stature ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Blepharophimosis with ptosis, syndactyly, and short stature? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Blepharophimosis with ptosis, syndactyly, and short stature. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom ... |
What is (are) Hansen's disease ? | Hansen's disease (also known as leprosy) is a rare bacterial infection that affects the skin, nerves and mucous membranes. After exposure, it may take anywhere from 2 to 10 years to develop features of the condition. Once present, common signs and symptoms include skin lesions; muscle weakness or paralysis; eye problem... |
What is (are) Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura ? | Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is a bleeding disorder characterized by too few platelets in the blood. This is because platelets are being destroyed by the immune system. Symptoms may include bruising, nosebleed or bleeding in the mouth, bleeding into the skin, and abnormally heavy menstruation. With treatme... |
What are the symptoms of Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura. 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) Catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia ? | Catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (CPVT) is a genetic disorder that causes an abnormally fast and irregular heart rhythm in response to physical activity or emotional stress. Signs and symptoms include light-headedness, dizziness, and fainting. Symptoms most often develop between 7 to 9 years of age... |
What are the symptoms of Catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in p... |
What are the treatments for Catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia ? | Do all people with catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia require treatment? It has been recommended that all people clinically diagnosed with catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (CPVT) receive treatment. Some individuals who have never had or demonstrated symptoms of CPVT, for example ... |
What are the symptoms of Diffuse palmoplantar keratoderma, Bothnian type ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Diffuse palmoplantar keratoderma, Bothnian type? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Diffuse palmoplantar keratoderma, Bothnian type. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with t... |
What is (are) Chromosome 8q24.3 deletion syndrome ? | Chromosome 8q24.3 deletion syndrome is a chromosome abnormality that occurs when there is a missing copy of the genetic material located on chromosome 8 at a location designated q24.3. The signs and symptoms vary but may include slow growth, developmental delay, characteristic facial features, and skeletal abnormalitie... |
What are the symptoms of Chromosome 8q24.3 deletion syndrome ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Chromosome 8q24.3 deletion syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Chromosome 8q24.3 deletion syndrome. 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) Muscle eye brain disease ? | Muscle eye brain disease is a rare form of congenital muscular dystrophy. Individuals with this condition are born with muscle weakness (hypotonia), severe nearsightedness (myopia), glaucoma, and brain abnormalities. They also have developmental delay and intellectual disability. People with muscle eye brain disease fr... |
What are the symptoms of Muscle eye brain disease ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Muscle eye brain disease? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Muscle eye brain disease. 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 causes Muscle eye brain disease ? | What causes muscle eye brain disease? Muscle eye brain disease is caused by mutations in the POMGNT1 gene. This gene provides instructions for making a protein that is involved in adding sugar molecules to a protein called alpha dystroglycan. Alpha dystroglycan is important for stabilizing the muscle cell during contra... |
What are the symptoms of Oculo skeletal renal syndrome ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Oculo skeletal renal syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Oculo skeletal renal 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 Medli... |
What are the symptoms of Scheie syndrome ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Scheie syndrome ? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Scheie 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 Diamond-Blackfan anemia 3 ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Diamond-Blackfan anemia 3? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Diamond-Blackfan anemia 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 Kapur Toriello syndrome ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Kapur Toriello syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Kapur Toriello 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 Irons Bhan syndrome ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Irons Bhan syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Irons Bhan 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 is (are) Cardiofaciocutaneous syndrome ? | Cardiofaciocutaneous (CFC) syndrome is a disorder that affects many parts of the body, particularly the heart (cardio-), face (facio-), and the skin and hair (cutaneous). People with this condition also have developmental delay and intellectual disability, usually ranging from moderate to severe. The signs and symptoms... |
What are the symptoms of Cardiofaciocutaneous syndrome ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Cardiofaciocutaneous syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Cardiofaciocutaneous 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 Medli... |
What are the treatments for Cardiofaciocutaneous syndrome ? | How might the the itching associated with cardiofaciocutaneous syndrome be treated? Xerosis (dry skin) and pruritus (itching) associated with cardiofaciocutaneous syndrome may be relieved by increasing the amount of moisture in the air or by using hydrating lotions. If signs of infection develop, treatment with antibio... |
What are the symptoms of Onychotrichodysplasia and neutropenia ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Onychotrichodysplasia and neutropenia? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Onychotrichodysplasia and neutropenia. 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) Robinow syndrome ? | Robinow syndrome is a rare disorder that affects the bones as well as other parts of the body. Two forms of Robinow syndrome have been described: autosomal recessive Robinow syndrome, and the milder autosomal dominant Robinow syndrome. They are distinguished based on their modes of inheritance, symptoms, and severity. ... |
What are the symptoms of Robinow syndrome ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Robinow syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Robinow 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 Robinow syndrome inherited ? | How is Robinow syndrome inherited? Robinow syndrome may be inherited in an autosomal recessive or autosomal dominant manner. Autosomal recessive (AR) inheritance means both copies of the responsible gene in each cell must have a mutation for a person to be affected. The parents of a person with AR Robinow syndrome usua... |
How to diagnose Robinow syndrome ? | Is genetic testing available for Robinow syndrome? Genetic testing for autosomal recessive Robinow syndrome and autosomal dominant Robinow syndrome is available. However, not all people diagnosed with either type of Robinow syndrome have mutations in the genes known to cause these conditions. In these cases, the cause ... |
What is (are) Proteus-like syndrome ? | Proteus-like syndrome describes people who do not meet the diagnostic criteria for Proteus syndrome but who share many of the characteristic signs and symptoms associated with the condition. Affected people may experience some of the following features: overgrowth of the bones, skin, and other tissues; hamartomas; abno... |
What are the symptoms of Reardon Wilson Cavanagh syndrome ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Reardon Wilson Cavanagh syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Reardon Wilson Cavanagh syndrome. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the... |
What is (are) Klatskin tumor ? | Klatskin tumors are tumors that affect the upper part of the bile duct where it divides to enter the right and left parts of the liver. One or both sides may be affected. Individuals with Klatskin tumors often present with jaundice and/or abnormal liver tests. Treatment may involve surgical removal of the tumor. Not al... |
What are the symptoms of Klatskin tumor ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Klatskin tumor? The symptoms associated with Klatskin tumors are usually due to blocked bile ducts. Symptoms may include: Jaundice Itching Light colored stools and/or dark urine Abdominal pain Loss of appetite / weight loss Fever Nausea / vomiting The Human Phenotype Ontology provides... |
What is (are) Costello syndrome ? | Costello syndrome is a rare condition that affects many different parts of the body. Signs and symptoms generally include developmental delay, intellectual disability, distinctive facial features, loose folds of extra skin (especially on the hands and feet), and unusually flexible joints. Affected people may also have ... |
What are the symptoms of Costello syndrome ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Costello syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Costello 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 Dictionar... |
What are the symptoms of Immune dysfunction with T-cell inactivation due to calcium entry defect 2 ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Immune dysfunction with T-cell inactivation due to calcium entry defect 2? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Immune dysfunction with T-cell inactivation due to calcium entry defect 2. If the information is available, the table below inc... |
What are the symptoms of Nystagmus 1, congenital, X- linked ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Nystagmus 1, congenital, X- linked? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Nystagmus 1, congenital, X- linked. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use... |
What are the symptoms of MORM syndrome ? | What are the signs and symptoms of MORM syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for MORM 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 loo... |
What is (are) Juvenile Huntington disease ? | Juvenile Huntington disease (HD) is a less common, early-onset form of Huntington disease that begins in childhood or adolescence. It is also a progressive disorder that causes the breakdown of brain cells in certain areas of the brain. This results in uncontrolled movements, loss of intellectual abilities, and emotion... |
What are the symptoms of Juvenile Huntington disease ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Juvenile Huntington disease? A common sign of juvenile HD is a rapid decline in school performance. Symptoms can also include subtle changes in handwriting and slight problems with movement, such as slowness, rigidity, tremor, and rapid muscular twitching, called myoclonus. Several of... |
What causes Juvenile Huntington disease ? | What causes Juvenile Huntington disease (HD)? Mutations in the HTT gene cause Huntington disease. The HTT gene provides instructions for making a protein called huntingtin. Although the function of this protein is unknown, it appears to play an important role in nerve cells (neurons) in the brain. When the huntingtin p... |
Is Juvenile Huntington disease inherited ? | How is Juvenile Huntington disease (HD) inherited? Juvenile HD is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner, which means that one copy of the altered gene in each cell is sufficient to cause the disorder. An affected person usually inherits the altered gene from one affected parent. As the altered HTT gene is passed fr... |
How to diagnose Juvenile Huntington disease ? | How is Juvenile Huntington disease (HD) diagnosed? The diagnosis is usually made by experienced neurologists. A neurologist will often first obtain the persons medical history asking about recent intellectual or emotional problems, which may be indications of HD. A family history may be taken as well, looking for autos... |
What are the treatments for Juvenile Huntington disease ? | How might Juvenile Huntington disease (HD) be treated? Physicians may prescribe a number of medications to help control emotional and movement problems associated with HD. It is important to remember however, that while medicines may help keep these clinical symptoms under control, there is no treatment to stop or reve... |
What is (are) MYH7-related scapuloperoneal myopathy ? | MYH7-related scapuloperoneal myopathy is an inherited muscular dystrophy characterized by weakness and wasting of the muscles in the lower legs and the area of the shoulder blades. In some individuals, facial muscles may also be affected. While the progression varies from case to case, it tends to be relatively slow. S... |
What are the symptoms of MYH7-related scapuloperoneal myopathy ? | What are the signs and symptoms of MYH7-related scapuloperoneal myopathy? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for MYH7-related scapuloperoneal myopathy. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You c... |
What causes MYH7-related scapuloperoneal myopathy ? | What causes MYH7-related scapuloperoneal myopathy? MYH7-related scapuloperoneal myopathy is caused by mutations in the MYH7 gene. This gene, located on chromosome 14q12, provides instructions for making a protein known as the cardiac beta ()-myosin heavy chain. This protein is found in heart (cardiac) muscle and in typ... |
What are the treatments for MYH7-related scapuloperoneal myopathy ? | How might scapuloperoneal myopathy be treated? There is no standard course of treatment for scapuloperoneal myopathy. Some patients may benefit from physical therapy or other therapeutic exercises. |
What are the symptoms of Leiner disease ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Leiner disease? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Leiner disease. 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) Holt-Oram syndrome ? | Holt-Oram syndrome is a genetic condition characterized by skeletal abnormalities of the hands and arms (upper limbs) and heart problems. Affected people have at least one bone abnormality in the wrist, many of which can be detected only by X-ray. Additional skeletal abnormalities may also be present. About 75% of affe... |
What are the symptoms of Holt-Oram syndrome ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Holt-Oram syndrome? People with Holt-Oram syndrome have abnormally developed bones in their upper limbs. At least one abnormality in the bones of the wrist (carpal bones) is present. Additional bone abnormalities may also be present, such as a missing thumb, a long thumb that looks li... |
What causes Holt-Oram syndrome ? | What causes Holt-Oram syndrome? Holt-Oram syndrome is caused by changes (mutations) in the TBX5 gene. This gene gives the body instructions for making a protein involved in the development of the heart and upper limbs before birth. In particular, this gene seems important for dividing the developing heart into four cha... |
Is Holt-Oram syndrome inherited ? | How is Holt-Oram syndrome inherited? Holt-Oram syndrome (HOS) 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 signs and symptoms of the condition. In most cases, the mutation in the gene occurs for the first tim... |
How to diagnose Holt-Oram syndrome ? | How is Holt-Oram syndrome diagnosed? The diagnosis of Holt-Oram syndrome can be established based on physical features and family history. It can be confirmed through genetic testing looking for mutations in the TBX5 gene. Hand x-rays are usually performed for upper-limb malformations. A family history of this conditio... |
What are the treatments for Holt-Oram syndrome ? | How might Holt-Oram syndrome be treated? The treatment of Holt-Oram syndrome is directed toward the specific symptoms that are apparent in each individual. Treatment may require the coordinated efforts of a team of specialists such as pediatricians, surgeons, cardiologists, orthopedists, and/or other health care profes... |
What is (are) Lymphomatoid papulosis ? | Lymphomatoid papulosis is a skin disorder that is characterized by crops of self healing skin lesions that look cancerous under the microscope but are actually benign (non-cancerous). Lesions contain unusual cells that are similar to those found in some lymphomas (cancers of the lymphatic system). |
What are the symptoms of Lymphomatoid papulosis ? | What are the early signs of lymphomatoid papulosis? Patients may present with multiple skin papules (raised bumps) that can occur anywhere on the body but most often on the chest, stomach, back, arms, and legs. The papules appear in crops and may be mildly itchy. They may develop into blood or pus-filled blisters that ... |
What causes Lymphomatoid papulosis ? | What causes lymphomatoid papulosis? The cause of lymphomatoid papulosis is unknown, but it is associated with a proliferation of atypical T-cells. T-cells are specific white blood cells involved in immune responses. |
What are the treatments for Lymphomatoid papulosis ? | How might lymphomatoid papulosis be treated? Localized mildly itchy skin lesions may be treated with mid- to high-potency topical steroids to hasten healing, or with more aggressive topical therapies (e.g.,phototherapy) to suppress the disease and the possibility of progression to lymphoma. Low-dose weekly methotrexate... |
What are the symptoms of Ulna hypoplasia with mental retardation ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Ulna hypoplasia with mental retardation? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Ulna hypoplasia with mental retardation. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. Y... |
What is (are) Jones syndrome ? | Jones syndrome is a very rare condition characterized by gingival fibromatosis (enlargement and overgrowth of the gums) and progressive, sensorineural hearing loss. The onset of gingival fibromatosis usually occurs with the eruption of the permanent teeth. Excessive growth of the gums may cause displacement of teeth, o... |
What are the symptoms of Jones syndrome ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Jones syndrome? Jones syndrome is primarily characterized by gingival fibromatosis (slowly progressive enlargement of the gums) and progressive, sensorineural hearing loss. Enlargement of the gingival tissue usually begins at the time the permanent teeth are erupting, although it may ... |
What causes Jones syndrome ? | What causes Jones syndrome? The exact, underlying genetic cause of Jones syndrome is not yet known. |
Is Jones syndrome inherited ? | How is Jones syndrome inherited? Jones syndrome 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 signs or symptoms of the condition. When a person with an autosomal dominant condition has children, each child has... |
What are the treatments for Jones syndrome ? | How might Jones syndrome be treated? Due to the rarity of Jones syndrome, there are no treatment guidelines available in the medical literature. However, there is information about how the features associated with Jones syndrome might be treated. Treatment for gingival fibromatosis varies depending on the severity. Mai... |
What are the symptoms of Craniosynostosis, anal anomalies, and porokeratosis ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Craniosynostosis, anal anomalies, and porokeratosis? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Craniosynostosis, anal anomalies, and porokeratosis. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in peopl... |
What is (are) Thalassemia ? | Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder that reduces the production of functional hemoglobin (the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen). This causes a shortage of red blood cells and low levels of oxygen in the bloodstream, leading to a variety of health problems. There are two main types of thalassemia, a... |
What are the symptoms of Thalassemia ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Thalassemia? The signs and symptoms vary depending on the severity of the thalassemia. For example, people affected by milder forms of thalassemia can develop mild anemia or may have no signs or symptoms of the condition at all. Intermediate forms of thalassemia can cause mild to mode... |
What causes Thalassemia ? | What causes thalassemia? There are two main types of thalassemia, alpha thalassemia and beta thalassemia, which each affect a different part of hemoglobin (the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen). Hemoglobin is made up of two different components (subunits): beta globin and alpha globin. The HBB gene provid... |
Is Thalassemia inherited ? | How is thalassemia inherited? In general, thalassemia is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner; however, the inheritance can be quite complex as multiple genes can influence the production of hemoglobin. Most people affected by beta thalassemia have mutations in both copies of the HBB gene in each cell. The parent... |
How to diagnose Thalassemia ? | Is genetic testing available for thalassemia? Yes, genetic testing is available for HBB, HBA1 and HBA2, the genes known to cause thalassemia. Carrier testing for at-risk relatives and prenatal testing are possible if the disease-causing mutations in the family are known. The Genetic Testing Registry (GTR) is a centrali... |
What are the treatments for Thalassemia ? | How might thalassemia be treated? The best treatment options depend on the severity of thalassemia. People affected by a mild form often need little to no treatment, while people with intermediate to severe thalassemias may require frequent blood transfusions, iron chelation therapy (treatments to remove excess iron fr... |
What is (are) Eisenmenger syndrome ? | Eisenmenger syndrome is a rare progressive heart condition caused by a structural error in the heart, typically a "hole in the heart" (ventricular septal defect) present at birth (congenital heart defect). This causes abnormal blood flow in the heart, resulting in high pressure within the pulmonary artery, the main blo... |
What are the symptoms of Eisenmenger syndrome ? | What are the signs and symptoms of Eisenmenger syndrome? Symptoms of Eisenmenger include shortness of breath, chest pain, feeling tired or dizzy, fainting, abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia), stroke, coughing up blood, swelling of joints from excess uric acid (gout) and, bluish lips, fingers, toes, and skin (cyanosis).... |
What causes Eisenmenger syndrome ? | What causes Eisenmenger syndrome? Eisenmenger syndrome is caused by a defect in the heart. Most often, the defect is one called a ventricular septal defect (VSD), a hole between the two pumping chambers (the left and right ventricles) of the heart. Other heart defects that can lead to Eisenmenger syndrome include atria... |
What are the treatments for Eisenmenger syndrome ? | How might Eisenmenger syndrome be treated? Older children with symptoms of Eisenmenger syndrome may have blood removed from the body (phlebotomy) to reduce the number of red blood cells, and then receive fluids to replace the lost blood (volume replacement). Children may receive oxygen, although it is unclear whether i... |
What is (are) Dextrocardia with situs inversus ? | Dextrocardia with situs inversus is a condition that is characterized by abnormal positioning of the heart and other internal organs. In people affected by dextrocardia, the tip of the heart points towards the right side of the chest instead of the left side. Situs inversus refers to the mirror-image reversal of the or... |
What causes Dextrocardia with situs inversus ? | What causes dextrocardia with situs inversus? The exact cause of dextrocardia with situs inversus is not known, but the condition results from the abnormal positioning of the internal organs during fetal development. More than 60 known genes are important for the proper positioning and patterning of the organs in the b... |
Is Dextrocardia with situs inversus inherited ? | Is dextrocardia with situs inversus inherited? In most cases of dextrocardia with situs inversus, a specific genetic cause has not been identified and inheritance patterns have not been confirmed. However, approximately 25% of affected people have primary ciliary dyskinesia, which is typically inherited in an autosomal... |
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