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What are the treatments for Lemierre syndrome ?
How is Lemierre syndrome treated? Most cases of internal jugular thrombophlebitis can be managed medically without the need for surgery of the infected vein. Prolonged courses of intravenous antibiotics (3 to 6 weeks) is usually required. Anticoagulants have sometimes been used, but efficacy is unconfirmed. Surgery of ...
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What are the symptoms of Pachygyria, frontotemporal ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Pachygyria, frontotemporal? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Pachygyria, frontotemporal. 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...
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What is (are) 3-Hydroxyisobutyric aciduria ?
3-Hydroxyisobutyric aciduria is a rare metabolic condition in which the body is unable to breakdown certain amino acids (the building blocks of protein). This leads to a toxic buildup of particular acids known as organic acids in the blood (organic acidemia), tissues and urine (organic aciduria). Signs and symptoms of ...
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What are the symptoms of 3-Hydroxyisobutyric aciduria ?
What are the signs and symptoms of 3-Hydroxyisobutyric aciduria? The signs and symptoms of 3-hydroxyisobutyric aciduria vary but may include: Developmental delay Intellectual disability Failure to thrive Characteristic facial features including a long philtrum and small, low-set ears Unusually small head (microcephaly)...
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What causes 3-Hydroxyisobutyric aciduria ?
What causes 3-hydroxyisobutyric aciduria? In many affected people, the exact underlying cause of 3-hydroxyisobutyric aciduria is poorly understood. Scientists believe that some cases are caused by changes (mutations) in the ALDH6A1 gene. This gene encodes an enzyme called methylmalonate semialdehyde dehydrogenase, whic...
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Is 3-Hydroxyisobutyric aciduria inherited ?
Is 3-hydroxyisobutyric aciduria inherited? Cases of 3-hydroxyisobutyric aciduria thought to be caused by changes (mutations) in the ALDH6A1 gene are inherited in an autosomal recessive manner. This means that to be affected, a person must have a mutation in both copies of the responsible gene in each cell. The parents ...
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What are the treatments for 3-Hydroxyisobutyric aciduria ?
How might 3-hydroxyisobutyric aciduria be treated? There is no cure for 3-hydroxyisobutyric aciduria. Because it is so rare, there is limited evidence to support the effectiveness of treatment. However, affected people have been treated with a protein-restricted diet and carnitine supplementation with varying degrees o...
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What is (are) Kienbock's disease ?
Kienbock's disease is a condition characterized by interruption of blood supply to one of the small bones of the hand near the wrist (the lunate). If blood supply to a bone stops, the bone can die; this is known as osteonecrosis. Affected people may first think they have a sprained wrist and may have experienced trauma...
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What are the symptoms of Kienbock's disease ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Kienbock's disease? Kienbock's disease most commonly affects men between the ages of 20 and 40 years, but it affects women as well. Most affected people report a history of trauma to the wrist. Symptoms can vary depending on the stage of the condition, but usually include pain that is...
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Is Kienbock's disease inherited ?
Is Kienbock's disease inherited? There is currently no evidence that Kienbock's disease is inherited. However, the cause of Kienbock's disease is not known. It is possible that unidentified genetic factors contribute to the development of the condition.
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What are the treatments for Kienbock's disease ?
What nonsurgical options are available for the treatment of Kienbock's disease? The primary means of nonsurgical treatment of Kienbock's disease involve immobilization and anti-inflammatory medications. The wrist may be immobilized through splinting or casting over a period of two to three weeks. Anti-inflammatory medi...
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What is (are) Tyrosinemia type 3 ?
Tyrosinemia type 3 is a genetic disorder characterized by elevated blood levels of the amino acid tyrosine, a building block of most proteins. This condition is caused by a deficiency of the enzyme 4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase, one of the enzymes required for the multi-step process that breaks down tyrosine. Thi...
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What are the symptoms of Tyrosinemia type 3 ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Tyrosinemia type 3? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Tyrosinemia 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...
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What is (are) Neutral lipid storage disease with myopathy ?
Neutral lipid storage disease with myopathy is a condition in which fats (lipids) are stored abnormally in organs and tissues throughout the body. The accumulation of fats in muscle tissue leads to muscle weakness (myopathy). This condition is caused by mutations in the PNPLA2 gene. It is inherited in an autosomal rece...
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What are the symptoms of Neutral lipid storage disease with myopathy ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Neutral lipid storage disease with myopathy? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Neutral lipid storage disease with myopathy. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this cond...
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What causes Neutral lipid storage disease with myopathy ?
What causes neutral lipid storage disease with myopathy? Neutral lipid storage disease with myopathy is caused by mutations in the PNPLA2 gene. This gene provides instructions for making an enzyme called adipose triglyceride lipase (ATGL). The ATGL enzyme plays a role in breaking down fats called triglycerides. Triglyc...
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Is Neutral lipid storage disease with myopathy inherited ?
How is neutral lipid storage disease with myopathy 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 ...
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What are the treatments for Neutral lipid storage disease with myopathy ?
How might neutral lipid storage disease with myopathy be treated? To date, there is no treatment for the underlying metabolic problem. Current therapies include adhering to strict dietary guidelines and utilizing treatments focused on the associated symptoms. A recent study suggests that people with this condition may ...
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What are the symptoms of Melanoma astrocytoma syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Melanoma astrocytoma syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Melanoma astrocytoma 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...
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What is (are) Familial exudative vitreoretinopathy ?
Familial exudative vitreoretinopathy (FEVR) is a hereditary disorder that can cause progressive vision loss. This condition affects the retina, the light-sensitive tissue that lines the back of the eye, by preventing blood vessels from forming at the edges of the retina. This reduces the blood supply to retina. The sig...
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Is Familial exudative vitreoretinopathy inherited ?
How is familial exudative vitreoretinopathy inherited? FEVR has different inheritance patterns depending on the gene involved. Most individuals have the autosomal dominant form of this condition, caused by mutations in the FZD4 or LRP5 gene. FEVR caused by LRP5 gene mutations can also have an autosomal recessive inheri...
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What are the treatments for Familial exudative vitreoretinopathy ?
How might familial exudative vitreoretinopathy be treated? Affected individuals with abnormal blood vessel formation in their retina can be treated with laser therapy. Surgery may also be necessary to correct retinal detachment.
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What is (are) X-linked sideroblastic anemia ?
X-linked sideroblastic anemia is an inherited disorder that prevents developing red blood cells (erythroblasts) from making enough hemoglobin. People with X-linked sideroblastic anemia have mature red blood cells that are smaller than normal (microcytic) and appear pale (hypochromic) because of the shortage of hemoglob...
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What are the symptoms of X-linked sideroblastic anemia ?
What are the signs and symptoms of X-linked sideroblastic anemia? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for X-linked sideroblastic anemia. 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...
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What are the symptoms of Medulloblastoma ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Medulloblastoma? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Medulloblastoma. 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...
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What are the symptoms of Desmosterolosis ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Desmosterolosis? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Desmosterolosis. 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...
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What is (are) Nonseminomatous germ cell tumor ?
Nonseminomatous germ cell tumors are cancerous tumors commonly found in the pineal gland in the brain, in the mediastinum, or in the abdomen. They originate from cells that were meant to form sex cells (i.e., sperm or eggs). They are often large and have a tendency to spread more quickly than the other type of germ cel...
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What is (are) Wildervanck syndrome ?
Wildervanck syndrome is a condition that occurs almost exclusively in females and affects the bones in the neck, the eyes, and the ears. It is characterized by Klippel-Feil anomaly (in which the bones of the neck fuse together), Duane syndrome (an eye movement disorder that is present from birth), and hearing loss. ...
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What are the symptoms of Wildervanck syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Wildervanck syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Wildervanck syndrome. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the MedlinePlus Medical Dic...
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What causes Wildervanck syndrome ?
What causes Wildervanck syndrome? The exact cause of Wildervanck syndrome is not known. It is suspected to be a polygenic condition, meaning that many genetic factors may be involved.
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Is Wildervanck syndrome inherited ?
How is Wildervanck syndrome inherited? Wildervanck syndrome does not have a clear pattern of inheritance. In most cases, only one person in a family is affected. These cases are called isolated or sporadic because there is no family history of Wildervanck syndrome. Because this syndrome occurs mostly in females, it ...
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What are the symptoms of Mandibuloacral dysplasia with type A lipodystrophy ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Mandibuloacral dysplasia with type A lipodystrophy? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Mandibuloacral dysplasia with type A lipodystrophy. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people ...
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What is (are) Pyle disease ?
Pyle disease is a bone disorder characterized by genu valgum (knock knees), Erlenmeyer flask deformity (where there is relative constriction of the diaphysis or shaft of the bone and flaring of the metaphysis or end of the bone), widening of the ribs and clavicles (collarbones), platyspondyly (flattening of the bones o...
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What are the symptoms of Pyle disease ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Pyle disease? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Pyle 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 look ...
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Is Pyle disease inherited ?
Is Pyle disease inherited? Pyle disease in inherited in an autosomal recessive manner, 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 often don't have any signs and symptoms of the cond...
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What is (are) Prinzmetal's variant angina ?
Prinzmetal's variant angina is characterized by recurrent episodes of chest pain that occur while an individual is at rest. This condition is a form of unstable angina because the episodes do not occur in a predictable pattern. Prinzmetal's variant angina may occur spontaneously, or it may be caused by exposure to cold...
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What are the symptoms of Prinzmetal's variant angina ?
What are the symptoms of Prinzmetal's variant angina? The main symptom of Prinzmetal's variant angina is chest pain (angina) with the following characteristics: Occurs under the chest bone Described as squeezing, constricting, tightness, pressure, crushing Is usually severe and may radiate to the neck, jaw, shoulder, o...
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What causes Prinzmetal's variant angina ?
What causes Prinzmetal's variant angina? Prinzmetal's variant angina is caused by coronary artery spasms. A coronary artery spasm is a temporary, abrupt, and focal (restricted to one location) contraction of the muscles in the wall of an artery in the heart. This spasm constricts the artery, slowing or stoping blood fl...
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What are the treatments for Prinzmetal's variant angina ?
What is the treatment for Prinzmetal's variant angina? The goal of treatment is to control chest pain and to prevent heart attack. Nitroglycerin or other nitrate medications may be prescribed to relieve chest pain. Calcium-channel blockers may be chronically needed. These medications widen the blood vessels to improve ...
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What are the symptoms of Hurler syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Hurler syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Hurler 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...
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What is (are) Myxopapillary ependymoma ?
Myxopapillary ependymoma (MEPN) is a slow-growing ependymoma (a type of glioma, which is a tumor that arises from the supportive tissue of the brain). They tend to occur in the lower part of the spinal column and are usually considered to be benign, low-grade or grade I tumors. The age of diagnosis ranges from 6 to 82 ...
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What are the treatments for Myxopapillary ependymoma ?
How might myxopapillary ependymoma be treated? Standard treatment of myxopapillary ependymoma is surgery with the aim of removing as much of the tumor as possible. This tumor type may be cured if all of the tumor is removed during surgery, which is referred to as total resection, and there is usually a favorable outloo...
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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...
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What are the symptoms of Familial hyperlipo-proteinemia type 1 ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Familial hyperlipo-proteinemia type 1? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Familial hyperlipo-proteinemia type 1. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You c...
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What are the symptoms of Cone dystrophy X-linked with tapetal-like sheen ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Cone dystrophy X-linked with tapetal-like sheen? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Cone dystrophy X-linked with tapetal-like sheen. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with t...
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What is (are) Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, dermatosparaxis type ?
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), dermatosparaxis type is an inherited connective tissue disorder that is caused by defects in a protein called collagen. Common symptoms include soft, doughy skin that is extremely fragile; saggy, redundant skin, especially on the face; hernias; and mild to severe joint hypermobility. EDS, ...
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What are the symptoms of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, dermatosparaxis type ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, dermatosparaxis type? The signs and symptoms of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), dermatosparaxis type vary but may include: Soft, doughy skin that is extremely fragile Severe bruising and scarring Saggy, redundant skin, especially on the face Hernias Short stature...
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What causes Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, dermatosparaxis type ?
What causes Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, dermatosparaxis type? Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), dermatosparaxis type is caused by changes (mutations) in the ADAMTS2 gene. This gene encodes an enzyme that helps process several types of "procollagen molecules" (precursors of collagen). Collagen is a protein that provides structu...
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Is Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, dermatosparaxis type inherited ?
Is Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, dermatosparaxis type inherited? Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, dermatosparaxis type is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner. This means that to be affected, a person must have a mutation in both copies of the responsible gene in each cell. The parents of an affected person usually each carry o...
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How to diagnose Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, dermatosparaxis type ?
How is Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, dermatosparaxis type diagnosed? A diagnosis of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), dermatosparaxis type is typically based on the presence of characteristic signs and symptoms. Genetic testing for a change (mutation) in the ADAMTS2 gene and/or a skin biopsy can then be ordered to confirm the di...
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What are the treatments for Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, dermatosparaxis type ?
How might Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, dermatosparaxis type be treated? The treatment of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), dermatosparaxis type is focused on preventing serious complications and relieving associated signs and symptoms. For example, physical therapy may be recommended in children with moderate to severe joint hy...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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What is (are) Dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase deficiency ?
Dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase (DPD) deficiency is a condition in which the body cannot break down the nucleotides thymine and uracil. DPD deficiency can have a wide range of severity; some individuals may have various neurological problems, while others have no signs and symptoms. Signs and symptoms in severely affec...
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What are the symptoms of Dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase deficiency ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase deficiency? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase deficiency. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condit...
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What causes Dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase deficiency ?
What causes dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase (DPD) deficiency? DPD deficiency is caused by mutations in the DPYD gene. This gene provides instructions for making an enzyme called dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase (DPD), which is involved in the breakdown of molecules called uracil and thymine. Uracil and thymine are build...
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Is Dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase deficiency inherited ?
How is dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase deficiency inherited? Dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase (DPD) deficiency is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner. This means that in affected individuals, both copies of the DPYD gene in each cell (one inherited from each parent) have mutations. The mutations that cause DPD de...
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How to diagnose Dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase deficiency ?
How is dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase (DPD) deficiency diagnosed? DPD deficiency may be diagnosed in various ways. In individuals with complete or profound DPD deficiency, laboratory testing can detect elevated levels of uracil and/or thymine in plasma or urine. Partial DPD deficiency is more difficult to detect, whic...
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What are the treatments for Dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase deficiency ?
How might dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase deficiency be treated in infants and children? Currently, no treatment or cure exists for the inborn error of metabolism form of DHD deficiency. Symptoms usually remain the same throughout the person's life.
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What is (are) Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy ?
Ohtahara syndrome is a neurological disorder characterized by seizures. The disorder affects newborns, usually within the first three months of life (most often within the first 10 days) in the form of epileptic seizures. Infants have primarily tonic seizures (which cause stiffening of muscles of the body, generally ...
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What are the symptoms of Coloboma, cleft lip/palate and mental retardation syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Coloboma, cleft lip/palate and mental retardation syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Coloboma, cleft lip/palate and mental retardation syndrome. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is...
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What are the symptoms of Kerion celsi ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Kerion celsi? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Kerion celsi. 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 ...
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What is (are) Behcet's disease ?
Behcet's disease is a chronic multisystem inflammatory disorder characterized by ulcers affecting the mouth and genitals, various skin lesions, and abnormalities affecting the eyes. In some people, the disease also results in arthritis (swollen, painful, stiff joints), skin problems, and inflammation of the digestive t...
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What are the symptoms of Behcet's disease ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Behcet's disease? Symptoms of Behcet's disease include recurrent ulcers in the mouth (resembling canker sores) and on the genitals, and eye inflammation (uveitis). The disorder may also cause various types of skin lesions, arthritis, bowel inflammation, meningitis (inflammation of the...
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What causes Behcet's disease ?
What causes Behcet's disease? The exact cause of Behet's disease is unknown. Most symptoms of the disease are caused by inflammation of the blood vessels. Inflammation is a characteristic reaction of the body to injury or disease and is marked by four signs: swelling, redness, heat, and pain. Doctors think that an auto...
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What are the treatments for Behcet's disease ?
How might Behcet's disease be treated? Although there is no cure for Behet's disease, people can usually control symptoms with proper medication, rest, exercise, and a healthy lifestyle. The goal of treatment is to reduce discomfort and prevent serious complications such as disability from arthritis or blindness. The t...
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What are the symptoms of Lenz Majewski hyperostotic dwarfism ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Lenz Majewski hyperostotic dwarfism? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Lenz Majewski hyperostotic dwarfism. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can u...
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What is (are) Primary hyperoxaluria type 2 ?
Primary hyperoxaluria type 2 is a rare condition characterized by the overproduction of a substance called oxalate (also called oxalic acid). In the kidneys, the excess oxalate combines with calcium to form calcium oxalate, a hard compound that is the main component of kidney stones. Deposits of calcium oxalate can le...
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What are the symptoms of Primary hyperoxaluria type 2 ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Primary hyperoxaluria type 2? Primary hyperoxaluria type 2 is characterized by recurrent nephrolithiasis (deposition of calcium oxalate in the kidney and urinary tract), nephrocalcinosis (deposition of calcium oxalate in the kidney tissue), and end-stage renal disease (ESRD). After ES...
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What causes Primary hyperoxaluria type 2 ?
What causes primary hyperoxaluria type 2? Researchers have identified more than a dozen GRHPR mutations that cause this condition. These mutations either introduce signals that disrupt production of the glyoxylate reductase/hydroxypyruvate reductase enzyme or alter its structure. As a result, enzyme activity is absent ...
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Is Primary hyperoxaluria type 2 inherited ?
How is primary hyperoxaluria type 2 inherited? Primary hyperoxaluria type 2 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 n...
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What are the treatments for Primary hyperoxaluria type 2 ?
How might primary hyperoxaluria type 2 be treated? The current management strategy includes high fluid intake, treatment with inhibitors of calcium oxalate crystallization, and temporary intensive dialysis for end-stage renal disease (ESRD) followed by kidney transplantation. Varying success has been reported following...
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What is (are) Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1E ?
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1E (CMT1E) is a form of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, which is a group of rare conditions that affect the peripheral nerves. Signs and symptoms of CMT1E generally become apparent between age 5 and 25 years, although the age of onset and disease severity can vary significantly from person...
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What are the symptoms of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1E ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1E? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1E. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can u...
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What is (are) Split hand/foot malformation X-linked ?
Split hand foot malformation (SHFM) is a type of birth defect that consists of missing digits (fingers and/or toes), a deep cleft down the center of the hand or foot, and fusion of remaining digits. The severity of this condition varies widely among affected individuals. SHFM is sometimes called ectrodactyly; however, ...
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What are the symptoms of Split hand/foot malformation X-linked ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Split hand/foot malformation X-linked? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Split hand/foot malformation X-linked. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You c...
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What are the symptoms of Dihydropyrimidinase deficiency ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Dihydropyrimidinase deficiency? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Dihydropyrimidinase 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 Med...
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What are the symptoms of Cataract anterior polar dominant ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Cataract anterior polar dominant? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Cataract anterior polar dominant. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the...
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What are the symptoms of Diffuse mesangial sclerosis ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Diffuse mesangial sclerosis? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Diffuse mesangial sclerosis. 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...
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What is (are) Leri Weill dyschondrosteosis ?
Leri Weill dyschondrosteosis is a skeletal dysplasia characterized by short stature and an abnormality of the wrist bones called Madelung deformity. Short stature is present from birth due to shortening of the long bones in the legs. Madelung deformity typically develops during mid-to-late childhood and may progress du...
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What are the symptoms of Leri Weill dyschondrosteosis ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Leri Weill dyschondrosteosis? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Leri Weill dyschondrosteosis. 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...
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What are the symptoms of Harrod Doman Keele syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Harrod Doman Keele syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Harrod Doman Keele syndrome. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the MedlinePl...
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What is (are) Hypochondroplasia ?
Hypochondroplasia is a form dwarfism that affects the conversion of cartilage into bone, particularly in the long bones of the arms and legs. Hypochondroplasia is similar to achondroplasia, but the features tend to be milder. People with this condtion usually have short arms and legs and broad, short hands and feet. Ot...
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What are the symptoms of Hypochondroplasia ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Hypochondroplasia? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Hypochondroplasia. 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...
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What are the treatments for Hypochondroplasia ?
How might hypochondroplasia be treated? The evaluation of children with hypochondroplasia usually does not differ significantly from the evaluation of children with normal stature, except for genetic counseling issues (such as risk of recurrence) and dealing with parental concerns about short stature. Management of sho...
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What are the symptoms of Nasodigitoacoustic syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Nasodigitoacoustic syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Nasodigitoacoustic syndrome. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the MedlinePl...
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What are the symptoms of Corneodermatoosseous syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Corneodermatoosseous syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Corneodermatoosseous 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...
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What are the symptoms of Osteodysplasia familial Anderson type ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Osteodysplasia familial Anderson type? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Osteodysplasia familial Anderson type. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You c...
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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...
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What are the symptoms of Bardet-Biedl syndrome 10 ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Bardet-Biedl syndrome 10? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Bardet-Biedl syndrome 10. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the MedlinePlus Med...
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What is (are) Complete androgen insensitivity syndrome ?
Complete androgen insensitivity syndrome is a condition that affects sexual development before birth and during puberty. People with this condition are genetically male (one X and one Y chromosome) but do not respond to male hormones at all. As a result, they generally have normal female external genitalia and female b...
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What are the symptoms of Complete androgen insensitivity syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Complete androgen insensitivity syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Complete androgen insensitivity syndrome. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition....
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What is (are) Chromosome 19p deletion ?
Chromosome 19p deletion is a chromosome abnormality that occurs when there is a missing (deleted) copy of genetic material on the short arm (p) of chromosome 19. 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...
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What is (are) Spinocerebellar ataxia 13 ?
Spinocerebellar ataxia 13 (SCA13) is a rare sub-type of spinocerebellar ataxias, a group of neurological conditions characterized by degeneration of the brain and spinal cord. Signs and symptoms of SCA13 appear to vary among affected people and range from childhood-onset, slowly progressive gait ataxia and dysarthria (...
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What are the symptoms of Spinocerebellar ataxia 13 ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Spinocerebellar ataxia 13? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Spinocerebellar ataxia 13. 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...
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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,...
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What are the symptoms of Zunich neuroectodermal syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Zunich neuroectodermal syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Zunich neuroectodermal 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 M...
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What are the symptoms of Taurodontism, microdontia, and dens invaginatus ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Taurodontism, microdontia, and dens invaginatus? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Taurodontism, microdontia, and dens invaginatus. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with t...