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What are the treatments for Laryngeal cleft ?
How might laryngeal cleft be treated? Medical and feeding therapies are often the first treatments for patients with laryngeal cleft (particularly type I and type II).[4126] Prevention of gastroesophageal reflux is also important in all types of clefts. Type I clefts often correct themselves over time with growth. Du...
Laryngeal cleft
What are the symptoms of Iminoglycinuria ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Iminoglycinuria? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Iminoglycinuria. 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...
Iminoglycinuria
What are the symptoms of Ataxia with Oculomotor Apraxia Type 2 ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Ataxia with Oculomotor Apraxia Type 2? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Ataxia with Oculomotor Apraxia Type 2. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You c...
Ataxia with Oculomotor Apraxia Type 2
What is (are) Olivopontocerebellar atrophy ?
Olivopontocerebellar atrophy (OPCA) is a progressive condition characterized by the degeneration of nerve cells (neurons) in specific areas of the brain. It occurs in several neurodegenerative diseases, including multiple system atrophy (MSA) and inherited and non-inherited forms of ataxia. OPCA may also occur in peopl...
Olivopontocerebellar atrophy
Is Olivopontocerebellar atrophy inherited ?
Is olivopontocerebellar atrophy inherited? Olivopontocerebellar atrophy (OPCA) may be associated with conditions that are inherited (genetic), or it may occur sporadically. Genetic forms of OPCA may be inherited in an autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive, or X-linked manner. The inheritance pattern depends on the sp...
Olivopontocerebellar atrophy
How to diagnose Olivopontocerebellar atrophy ?
How is olivopontocerebellar atrophy diagnosed? A diagnosis of olivopontocerebellar atrophy (OPCA) may be based on a thorough medical exam; the presence of signs and symptoms; imaging studies; various laboratory tests; and an evaluation of the family history. MRI of the brain may show characteristics of OPCA, such as sp...
Olivopontocerebellar atrophy
What are the symptoms of Cervical ribs, Sprengel anomaly, anal atresia, and urethral obstruction ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Cervical ribs, Sprengel anomaly, anal atresia, and urethral obstruction? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Cervical ribs, Sprengel anomaly, anal atresia, and urethral obstruction. If the information is available, the table below include...
Cervical ribs, Sprengel anomaly, anal atresia, and urethral obstruction
What is (are) Brown syndrome ?
Brown syndrome is an eye disorder characterized by abnormalities in the eye's ability to move. Specifically, the ability to look up and in is affected by a problem in the superior oblique muscle/tendon. The condition may be present at birth (congenital) or it may develop following surgery or as a result of inflammation...
Brown syndrome
What are the treatments for Brown syndrome ?
How might Brown syndrome be treated? Treatment recommendations vary depending on the cause and severity of the condition. In mild cases, a watch and wait approach may be sufficient. Visual acuity should be monitored. First line therapy usually involves less invasive options such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medica...
Brown syndrome
What is (are) Barber Say syndrome ?
Barber Say syndrome is a very rare condition characterized by the association of excessive hair growth (hypertrichosis), papery thin and fragile (atrophic) skin, outward turned eyelids (ectropion) and a large mouth (macrostomia). It has been described in less than 20 patients in the medical literature. Barber Say syndr...
Barber Say syndrome
What are the symptoms of Barber Say syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Barber Say syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Barber Say 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...
Barber Say syndrome
What is (are) Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans ?
Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans (KFSD) is a rare, inherited, skin condition. KFSD is a form of ichthyoses, a group of inherited conditions of the skin in which the skin tends to be thick and rough, and to have a scaly appearance. The face, neck, and forearms are frequently involved. The thickening of the ski...
Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans
What are the symptoms of Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condit...
Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans
What is (are) Merkel cell carcinoma ?
Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare type of skin cancer that usually appears as a single, painless, lump on sun-exposed skin. It is typically red or violet in color. It is considered fast-growing and can spread quickly to surrounding tissues, nearby lymph nodes, or more distant parts of the body. Merkel cell polyomav...
Merkel cell carcinoma
What causes Merkel cell carcinoma ?
What causes Merkel cell carcinoma? The exact underlying cause of Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is unknown, but several risk factors have been associated with the development of MCC. Having one or more risk factors does not mean that a person will develop MCC; most individuals with risk factors will not develop MCC. Risk ...
Merkel cell carcinoma
Is Merkel cell carcinoma inherited ?
Is Merkel cell carcinoma inherited? To our knowledge, there currently is no evidence that Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is inherited. While DNA changes (mutations) found in the cells of MCC tumors can lead to MCC, these types of mutations are not inherited from a person's parents. They are referred to as somatic mutation...
Merkel cell carcinoma
What is (are) Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy, type 2C ?
Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2C (LGMD2C) is a condition that affects the muscles and is caused by mutations in the gamma-sarcoglycan gene. This condition belongs to a group of muscle disorders called limb-girdle muscular dystrophies, which are characterized by progressive loss of muscle bulk and symmetrical weak...
Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy, type 2C
What are the symptoms of Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy, type 2C ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy, type 2C? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy, type 2C. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. Y...
Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy, type 2C
What are the treatments for Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy, type 2C ?
What treatment is available for limb-girdle muscular dystrophy? There is no specific treatment for limb-girdle muscular dystrophy. Management of the condition is based on the person's symptoms and subtype (if known). The GeneReview article on limb-girdle muscular dystrophy lists the following approach for medical manag...
Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy, type 2C
What is (are) Non 24 hour sleep wake disorder ?
Non 24 hour sleep wake disorder refers to a steady pattern of one- to two-hour delays in sleep onset and wake times in people with normal living conditions. This occurs because the period of the person's sleep-wake cycle is longer than 24 hours. The condition most commonly affects people who are blind, due to an impair...
Non 24 hour sleep wake disorder
What are the symptoms of Non 24 hour sleep wake disorder ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Non 24 hour sleep wake disorder? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Non 24 hour sleep wake disorder. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the M...
Non 24 hour sleep wake disorder
What is (are) Erythromelalgia ?
Erythromelalgia (EM) is a rare condition characterized by episodes of burning pain, warmth, swelling and redness in parts of the body, particularly the hands and feet. This condition may occur spontaneously (primary EM) or secondary to neurological diseases, autoimmune diseases, or myeloproliferative disorders (seconda...
Erythromelalgia
What are the symptoms of Erythromelalgia ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Erythromelalgia? Currently it is very difficult to predict how a person's primary erythromelalgia will affect them overtime. The cause of primary erythromelalgia is not well understood. Much of the literature regarding the long term outlook for people with idiopathic primary erythrome...
Erythromelalgia
What causes Erythromelalgia ?
What causes erythromelalgia? About 15% of cases of erythromelalgia are caused by mutations in the SCN9A gene. The SCN9A gene gives instructions for making part of a sodium channel which carries sodium into cells and helps them make and transmit electrical signals. These sodium channels are found in nerve cells that tra...
Erythromelalgia
How to diagnose Erythromelalgia ?
How is erythromelalgia diagnosed? Erythromelalgia can be diagnosed through a clinical exam and medical history. Additional tests may include a skin biopsy and thermography to evaluate skin temperature. Blood tests or other studies may be done to rule out other conditions that can cause similar symptoms. There is not a ...
Erythromelalgia
What are the treatments for Erythromelalgia ?
What treatment is available for erythromelalgia? There appear to be several subtypes of erythromelalgia and different subtypes respond to different therapies. Treatment consists of a trying various approaches until the best therapy is found. Patients respond quite variably to drug therapy and no single therapy has prov...
Erythromelalgia
What is (are) Gigantomastia ?
Gigantomastia is a rare condition that is characterized by excessive breast growth that may occur spontaneously, during puberty or pregnancy, or while taking certain medications. To date, there is no universally accepted definition for gigantomastia; however, Dancey et al. (2007) state that a review of the medical lite...
Gigantomastia
What are the treatments for Gigantomastia ?
What treatment might be available for someone who has had recurrence of gigantomastia following a breast reduction? Breast reduction with or without hormonal therapy is often the first line of treatment for women who have gigantomastia. However, recurrence of gigantomastia may occur, requiring a second breast reduction...
Gigantomastia
What is (are) Pili torti ?
Pili torti is a rare hair condition characterized by fragile hair. In pili torti hair has a flattened shaft with clusters of narrow twists at irregular intervals. Some cases may be inherited in autosomal dominant or autosomal recessive patterns, while others are acquired. In the inherited form, symptoms tend to be pres...
Pili torti
What are the symptoms of Pili torti ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Pili torti? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Pili torti. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the MedlinePlus Medical Dictionary to look up t...
Pili torti
What are the treatments for Pili torti ?
Are there new therapies for treatment of pili torti? In acquired pili torti, treatment involves stopping the exposure to the causative agent (e.g., to oral retinoids) or condition (e.g., improving diet). There is no specific treatment for the inherited form of pili torti. It may improve spontaneously after puberty. If ...
Pili torti
What are the symptoms of Pyknoachondrogenesis ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Pyknoachondrogenesis? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Pyknoachondrogenesis. 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...
Pyknoachondrogenesis
What are the symptoms of Thrombocytopenia with elevated serum IgA and renal disease ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Thrombocytopenia with elevated serum IgA and renal disease? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Thrombocytopenia with elevated serum IgA and renal disease. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is...
Thrombocytopenia with elevated serum IgA and renal disease
What are the symptoms of Merlob Grunebaum Reisner syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Merlob Grunebaum Reisner syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Merlob Grunebaum Reisner syndrome. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use t...
Merlob Grunebaum Reisner syndrome
What is (are) Dendritic cell tumor ?
A dendritic cell tumor develops from the cells of the immune system. This condition typically begins in the lymph system and may spread to nearby organs or distant parts of the body (metastasize). There are five subtypes of dendritic cell tumors: follicular dendritic cell tumor, interdigitating dendritic cell tumor, ...
Dendritic cell tumor
What is (are) Medullary cystic kidney disease ?
Medullary cystic kidney disease (MCKD) is a chronic, progressive kidney disease characterized by the presence of small renal cysts that eventually lead to end stage renal failure. Symptoms typically appear at an average age of 28 years and may include polyuria (excessive production or passage of urine) and low urinary ...
Medullary cystic kidney disease
What are the symptoms of Medullary cystic kidney disease ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Medullary cystic kidney disease? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Medullary cystic kidney 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 M...
Medullary cystic kidney disease
What causes Medullary cystic kidney disease ?
What causes medullary cystic kidney disease? There are 2 types of MCKD, which are both inherited in an autosomal dominant manner but are caused by mutations in different genes. MCKD 1 is caused by mutations in the MCKD1 gene (which has not yet been identified) and MCKD 2 is caused by mutations in the UMOD gene. Exposur...
Medullary cystic kidney disease
Is Medullary cystic kidney disease inherited ?
How is medullary cystic kidney disease inherited? The 2 types of MCKD are both inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. This means that any individual with the condition has a 50% chance of passing on the disease causing mutation to any of their children.
Medullary cystic kidney disease
What are the symptoms of Pterygium colli mental retardation digital anomalies ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Pterygium colli mental retardation digital anomalies? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Pterygium colli mental retardation digital anomalies. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in peo...
Pterygium colli mental retardation digital anomalies
What is (are) X-linked lymphoproliferative syndrome ?
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X-linked lymphoproliferative syndrome
What are the symptoms of X-linked lymphoproliferative syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of X-linked lymphoproliferative syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for X-linked lymphoproliferative syndrome. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You c...
X-linked lymphoproliferative syndrome
What is (are) Ambras syndrome ?
Ambras syndrome is a very rare type of hypertrichosis lanuginosa congenita, a congenital skin disease characterized by excessive hair growth on the entire body, with the exception of the palms, soles, and mucous membranes. Individuals with Ambras syndrome have excessive growth of vellus (soft, fine and short) hair, esp...
Ambras syndrome
What are the symptoms of Ambras syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Ambras syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Ambras 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...
Ambras syndrome
What are the symptoms of Ataxia - hypogonadism - choroidal dystrophy ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Ataxia - hypogonadism - choroidal dystrophy? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Ataxia - hypogonadism - choroidal dystrophy. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this cond...
Ataxia - hypogonadism - choroidal dystrophy
What is (are) Hashimoto's encephalitis ?
Hashimoto's encephalitis (HE) is a condition characterized by onset of confusion with altered level of consciousness; seizures; and jerking of muscles (myoclonus). Psychosis, including visual hallucinations and paranoid delusions, has also been reported. The exact cause of HE is not known, but may involve an autoimmune...
Hashimoto's encephalitis
What are the symptoms of Hashimoto's encephalitis ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Hashimoto's encephalitis? The symptoms of Hashimoto's encephalitis can vary among affected people. They most often include sudden or subacute onset of confusion with alteration of consciousness. Some affected people have multiple, recurrent episodes of neurological deficits with cogni...
Hashimoto's encephalitis
What causes Hashimoto's encephalitis ?
What causes Hashimoto's encephalitis? The exact cause of Hashimoto's encephalitis (HE) is unknown, but is thought to relate to autoimmune or other autoinflammatory processes. While it is associated with Hashimoto's thyroiditis, the exact nature of the relationship between the two conditions is unclear. It does not appe...
Hashimoto's encephalitis
Is Hashimoto's encephalitis inherited ?
Is Hashimoto's encephalitis inherited? We are aware of only one instance when more than one person in the same family had Hashimoto's encephalitis (HE). To our knowledge, no other cases of familial HE have been reported; HE typically occurs in people with no family history of the condition (sporadically). HE can occur ...
Hashimoto's encephalitis
What are the treatments for Hashimoto's encephalitis ?
How might Hashimoto's encephalitis be treated? Medical management of Hashimoto's encephalitis (HE) usually involves corticosteroids and treatment of thyroid abnormalities (if present). The optimal dose of oral steroids is not known. Most patients with HE respond to steroid therapy. Symptoms typically improve or resolve...
Hashimoto's encephalitis
What is (are) Mosaic trisomy 9 ?
Mosaic trisomy 9 is a chromosomal abnormality that can affect may parts of the body. In people affected by this condition, some of the body's cells have three copies of chromosome 9 (trisomy), while other cells have the usual two copies of this chromosome. The signs and symptoms vary but may include mild to severe inte...
Mosaic trisomy 9
What are the symptoms of Mosaic trisomy 9 ?
What are the signs and symptoms of mosaic trisomy 9? The signs and symptoms of mosaic trisomy 9 vary but may include: Different degrees of developmental delay and intellectual disability Abnormal growth including low birth weight, failure to thrive, hypotonia (low muscle tone), and short stature Characteristic craniofa...
Mosaic trisomy 9
What causes Mosaic trisomy 9 ?
What causes mosaic trisomy 9? Most cases of mosaic trisomy 9 occur due to a random event during the formation of the reproductive cells (egg and sperm) or after fertilization has taken place. An error in cell division (called nondisjunction) may cause some eggs or sperm to have an abnormal number of chromosomes. If an ...
Mosaic trisomy 9
Is Mosaic trisomy 9 inherited ?
Is mosaic trisomy 9 inherited? Mosaic trisomy 9 is usually not inherited. It often occurs sporadically as a random event during the formation of the reproductive cells (egg and sperm) or as the fertilized egg divides. In rare cases, mosaic trisomy 9 may be inherited from a parent with a chromosomal rearrangement calle...
Mosaic trisomy 9
How to diagnose Mosaic trisomy 9 ?
How is mosaic trisomy 9 diagnosed? In some cases, mosaic trisomy 9 is diagnosed before birth. A pregnancy ultrasound may reveal signs and symptoms that are suggestive of a chromosomal or developmental disorder. Additional tests, such as chorionic villus sampling (CVS) or an amniocentesis, may be offered to further inve...
Mosaic trisomy 9
What are the treatments for Mosaic trisomy 9 ?
How might mosaic trisomy 9 be treated? Because mosaic trisomy 9 affects many different systems of the body, medical management is often provided by a team of doctors and other healthcare professionals. Treatment for this condition varies based on the signs and symptoms present in each person. For example, children with...
Mosaic trisomy 9
What are the symptoms of Mucopolysaccharidosis type IV ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Mucopolysaccharidosis type IV? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Mucopolysaccharidosis type IV. 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...
Mucopolysaccharidosis type IV
What are the symptoms of Microcephaly, holoprosencephaly, and intrauterine growth retardation ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Microcephaly, holoprosencephaly, and intrauterine growth retardation? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Microcephaly, holoprosencephaly, and intrauterine growth retardation. If the information is available, the table below includes how ...
Microcephaly, holoprosencephaly, and intrauterine growth retardation
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...
Autosomal dominant intermediate Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type F
What are the symptoms of Epidermolysa bullosa simplex with muscular dystrophy ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Epidermolysa bullosa simplex with muscular dystrophy? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Epidermolysa bullosa simplex with muscular dystrophy. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in peo...
Epidermolysa bullosa simplex with muscular dystrophy
What are the symptoms of Cone-rod dystrophy amelogenesis imperfecta ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Cone-rod dystrophy amelogenesis imperfecta? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Cone-rod dystrophy amelogenesis imperfecta. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condit...
Cone-rod dystrophy amelogenesis imperfecta
What is (are) Pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta ?
Pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta (PLEVA) is the acute form of a skin condition called pityriasis lichenoides. Affected people generally develop a few to more than one hundred scaling papules which may become filled with blood and/or pus or erode into crusted red-brown spots. PLEVA generally resolves on its...
Pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta
What are the symptoms of Pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta ?
What are the signs and symptoms of pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta? Pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta (PLEVA) is the acute form of a skin condition called pityriasis lichenoides. It is characterized by the sudden onset of red patches that quickly develop into scaling papules. These papules may...
Pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta
What causes Pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta ?
What causes pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta? The exact underlying cause of pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta (PLEVA) is unknown. Some scientists suspect that it may occur due to an exaggerated immune response or hypersensitivity to an infection. Some of the infections that have been associated...
Pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta
How to diagnose Pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta ?
How is pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta diagnosed? A diagnosis of pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta is often suspected based on characteristic signs and symptoms. A skin biopsy can be used to confirm the diagnosis. Additional laboratory testing may be ordered to investigate a possible cause suc...
Pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta
What are the treatments for Pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta ?
How might pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta be treated? Pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta (PLEVA) often resolves on its own within several weeks to several months. Depending on the severity of the condition and the symptoms present, treatment may not be necessary. If treatment is indicated, ther...
Pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta
What are the symptoms of Pellagra like syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Pellagra like syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Pellagra like syndrome. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the MedlinePlus Medical...
Pellagra like syndrome
What is (are) Rheumatic Fever ?
Rheumatic fever is an inflammatory condition that may develop after infection with group A Streptococcus bacteria, such as strep throat or scarlet fever. It is primarily diagnosed in children between the ages of 6 and 16 and can affect the heart, joints, nervous system and/or skin. Early signs and symptoms include sore...
Rheumatic Fever
What are the symptoms of Rheumatic Fever ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Rheumatic Fever? Rheumatic fever is primarily diagnosed in children between the ages of 6 and 16 and can affect many different systems of the body, including the heart, joints, nervous system and/or skin. The condition usually develops approximately 14-28 days after infection with gro...
Rheumatic Fever
What causes Rheumatic Fever ?
What causes rheumatic fever? Rheumatic fever is an inflammatory condition that may develop approximately 14-28 days after infection with group A Streptococcus bacteria, such as strep throat or scarlet fever. About 5% of those with untreated strep infection will develop rheumatic fever. Although group A Streptococcus ba...
Rheumatic Fever
Is Rheumatic Fever inherited ?
Is rheumatic fever inherited? Rheumatic fever is likely inherited in a multifactorial manner, which means it is caused by multiple genes interacting with each other and with environmental factors. The condition is thought to occur in genetically susceptible children who are infected with group A Streptococcus bacteria ...
Rheumatic Fever
How to diagnose Rheumatic Fever ?
How is rheumatic fever diagnosed? A diagnosis of rheumatic fever is usually based on the following: Characteristic signs and symptoms identified by physical examination and/or specialized testing such as a blood test, chest X-ray and echocardiogram Confirmation of group A Streptococcus bacterial infection with a throat...
Rheumatic Fever
What are the treatments for Rheumatic Fever ?
How might rheumatic fever be treated? Treatment of rheumatic fever usually consists of antibiotics to treat the underlying group A Streptococcus bacterial infection and anti-inflammatory medications such as aspirin or corticosteroids. Because people with a history of rheumatic fever have a high risk of developing recur...
Rheumatic Fever
What is (are) Meningoencephalocele ?
Meningoencephalocele is a type of encephalocele, which is an abnormal sac of fluid, brain tissue, and meninges (membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord) that extends through a defect in the skull. There are two main types of meningoencephalocele, which are named according to the location of the sac. The frontoe...
Meningoencephalocele
What causes Meningoencephalocele ?
What causes meningoencephalocele? The exact cause of meningoencephalocele is not known. Some studies have suggested that environmental factors could play a role in causing the condition. Exposure during pregnancy to aflatoxins, toxins produced by a mold that grows in nuts, seeds, and legumes, has been proposed to be a ...
Meningoencephalocele
Is Meningoencephalocele inherited ?
Is meningoencephalocele inherited? Meningoencephalocele is not thought to be an inherited condition. Studies have proposed that meningoencephalocele is likely a multifactorial defect. This means that both environmental factors and multiple genes may interact with each other to cause the condition. Studies have suggeste...
Meningoencephalocele
What is (are) X-linked adrenal hypoplasia congenita ?
X-linked adrenal hypoplasia congenita is an inherited disorder that mainly affects males. It involves many hormone-producing (endocrine) tissues in the body, particularly a pair of small glands on top of each kidney called the adrenal glands. These glands produce a variety of hormones that regulate many essential funct...
X-linked adrenal hypoplasia congenita
What are the symptoms of X-linked adrenal hypoplasia congenita ?
What are the signs and symptoms of X-linked adrenal hypoplasia congenita? X-linked adrenal hypoplasia congenita is a disorder that mainly affects males. One of the main signs of this disorder is adrenal insufficiency, which occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough hormones. Adrenal insufficiency typically b...
X-linked adrenal hypoplasia congenita
What causes X-linked adrenal hypoplasia congenita ?
What causes X-linked adrenal hypoplasia congenita? X-linked adrenal hypoplasia congenita is caused by mutations in the NR0B1 gene. The NR0B1 gene provides instructions to make a protein called DAX1. This protein plays an important role in the development and function of several hormone-producing tissues including the a...
X-linked adrenal hypoplasia congenita
Is X-linked adrenal hypoplasia congenita inherited ?
How is X-linked adrenal hypoplasia congenita inherited? X-linked adrenal hypoplasia congenita is inherited in an X-linked recessive pattern. A condition is considered X-linked if the mutated gene that causes the disorder is located on the X chromosome, one of the two sex chromosomes. In males (who have only one X chrom...
X-linked adrenal hypoplasia congenita
What is (are) Schizencephaly ?
Schizencephaly is a rare congenital (present from birth) brain malformation in which abnormal slits or clefts form in the cerebral hemispheres of the brain. The signs and symptoms of this condition may include developmental delay, seizures, and problems with brain-spinal cord communication. Affected people may also hav...
Schizencephaly
What are the symptoms of Schizencephaly ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Schizencephaly? Signs and symptoms of schizencephaly may include: Developmental delay Seizures Abnormally small head (microcephaly) Intellectual disability Partial or complete paralysis Poor muscle tone (hypotonia) Hydrocephalus Severity of symptoms depends on many factors, including ...
Schizencephaly
What causes Schizencephaly ?
What causes schizencephaly? The exact cause of schizencephaly is unknown. A small number of people with schizencephaly are found to have changes (mutations) in one of four genes: EMX2, SIX3, SHH, and COL4A1. Rarely, schizencephaly can affect more than one family member. This supports a genetic cause in some cases. Schi...
Schizencephaly
Is Schizencephaly inherited ?
Is schizencephaly inherited? Schizencephaly is not thought to be inherited in most cases and it rarely affects more than one person in a family. A few cases of familial schizencephaly have been linked to changes (mutations) in the EMX2 gene.
Schizencephaly
How to diagnose Schizencephaly ?
Is genetic testing available for schizencephaly? In rare cases, people affected by schizencephaly are found to have changes (mutations) in one of four genes: EMX2, SIX3, SHH, and COL4A1. Genetic testing is available for these families. How is schizencephaly diagnosed? Schizencephaly is typically diagnosed by computed t...
Schizencephaly
What are the treatments for Schizencephaly ?
How might schizencephaly be treated? The best treatment options for people with schizencephaly depend on many factors, including the severity of the condition and the signs and symptoms present. For example, people with developmental delay (i.e. delayed motor milestones) or partial paralysis may be referred for physica...
Schizencephaly
What are the symptoms of Cleft palate X-linked ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Cleft palate X-linked? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Cleft palate 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 the MedlinePlus Medical D...
Cleft palate X-linked
What are the symptoms of Vertebral fusion posterior lumbosacral blepharoptosis ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Vertebral fusion posterior lumbosacral blepharoptosis? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Vertebral fusion posterior lumbosacral blepharoptosis. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in p...
Vertebral fusion posterior lumbosacral blepharoptosis
What is (are) Wolfram syndrome ?
Wolfram syndrome, which is also known by the acronym DIDMOAD, is an inherited condition characterized by diabetes insipidus (DI), childhood-onset diabetes mellitus (DM), a gradual loss of vision caused by optic atrophy (OA), and deafness (D). There are two types of Wolfram syndrome (type 1 and type 2) which are primari...
Wolfram syndrome
What are the symptoms of Wolfram syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Wolfram syndrome? There are two types of Wolfram syndrome (type 1 and type 2) which have many overlapping features. Wolfram syndrome type 1, which is also known by the acronym DIDMOAD, is characterized by diabetes insipidus (DI), childhood-onset diabetes mellitus (DM), gradual loss of...
Wolfram syndrome
What causes Wolfram syndrome ?
What causes Wolfram syndrome? There are two types of Wolfram syndrome (type 1 and type 2) which are primarily differentiated by their genetic cause. Changes (mutations) in the WFS1 gene are responsible for approximately 90% of Wolfram syndrome type 1 cases. This gene encodes wolframin, a protein that is important for t...
Wolfram syndrome
Is Wolfram syndrome inherited ?
Is Wolfram syndrome inherited? Wolfram syndrome 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 one mutated copy of the gene and are referred to as carri...
Wolfram syndrome
How to diagnose Wolfram syndrome ?
How is Wolfram syndrome diagnosed? A diagnosis of Wolfram syndrome is based on the presence of characteristic signs and symptoms. The identification of a change (mutation) in the WFS1 gene or CISD2 gene confirms the diagnosis. Is genetic testing available for Wolfram syndrome? Yes. Clinical genetic testing is available...
Wolfram syndrome
What are the treatments for Wolfram syndrome ?
How might Wolfram syndrome be treated? Treatment of Wolfram syndrome is supportive and based on the signs and symptoms present in each person. For example, almost all affected people require insulin to treat diabetes mellitus. People with hearing loss may benefit from hearing aids or cochlear implantation. For more det...
Wolfram syndrome
What is (are) Hemangiopericytoma ?
Hemangiopericytoma is a term used to described a group of tumors that are derived from pericytes, the cells normally arranged along specific types of blood vessels called capillaries and venules. These types of tumors are typically slow-growing, may be either benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous), and may occ...
Hemangiopericytoma
What are the symptoms of Hemangiopericytoma ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Hemangiopericytoma? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Hemangiopericytoma. 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...
Hemangiopericytoma
What causes Hemangiopericytoma ?
What causes hemangiopericytoma? The cause of the disease is unknown, and no strong clinical data exist to indicate a convincing link to specific causes. Some reports suggest a relationship between hemangiopericytoma and occupational vinyl chloride exposure, as well as exposure to herbicides.
Hemangiopericytoma
What are the treatments for Hemangiopericytoma ?
What treatment is available for meningeal hemangiopericytoma? Radical surgical resection with removal of all meningeal attachments is typically the preferred treatment. However this treatment option is generally possible in only 50-67% of patients who have meningeal hemangiopericytoma. Embolization prior to surgery is ...
Hemangiopericytoma
What is (are) Focal dermal hypoplasia ?
Focal dermal hypoplasia is a genetic disorder that primarily affects the skin, skeleton, eyes, and face. The skin abnormalities are present from birth and can include streaks of very thin skin (dermal hypoplasia), cutis aplasia, and telangiectases. They also may abnormalities in the nails, hands, and feet. Some of the ...
Focal dermal hypoplasia
What are the symptoms of Focal dermal hypoplasia ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Focal dermal hypoplasia? Focal dermal hypoplasia is usually evident from birth and primarily affects the skin, skeleton, eyes, and face. The signs and symptoms of vary widely, although almost all affected individuals have skin abnormalities. Some of the skin findings include streaks o...
Focal dermal hypoplasia