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What are the symptoms of Amish lethal microcephaly ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Amish lethal microcephaly? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Amish lethal microcephaly. 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...
Amish lethal microcephaly
What are the symptoms of Paine syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Paine syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Paine syndrome. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the MedlinePlus Medical Dictionary to l...
Paine syndrome
What are the symptoms of Thumb stiff brachydactyly mental retardation ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Thumb stiff brachydactyly mental retardation? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Thumb stiff brachydactyly mental retardation. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this co...
Thumb stiff brachydactyly mental retardation
What is (are) Acanthoma ?
An acanthoma is a small, reddish bump that usually develops on the skin of an older adult. There are several types of acanthoma, including "acantholytic", "epidermolytic", "clear cell", and "melanoacanthoma". Though most individuals have only one acanthoma, there have been rare reports of individuals who have develop...
Acanthoma
What are the treatments for Acanthoma ?
How might an acanthoma be treated? Acanthomas are considered benign, but treatment may be done for cosmetic reasons or to relieve any associated symptoms. Because acanthomas are quite rare, there are no established guidelines for treatment. Treatment may depend on the type, number, and location of acanthomas. For ex...
Acanthoma
What is (are) Baller-Gerold syndrome ?
Baller-Gerold syndrome is a rare condition characterized by the premature fusion of certain skull bones (craniosynostosis) and abnormalities of bones in the arms and hands, sometimes referred to as radial ray anomalies. Many cases of Baller-Gerold syndrome are caused by mutations in the RECQL4 gene. These cases are inh...
Baller-Gerold syndrome
What are the symptoms of Baller-Gerold syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Baller-Gerold syndrome? Many people with Baller-Gerold syndrome have prematurely fused skull bones along the coronal suture, the growth line that goes over the head from ear to ear. Other parts of the skull may be malformed as well. These changes result in an abnormally shaped head, a...
Baller-Gerold syndrome
What are the symptoms of Saccharopinuria ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Saccharopinuria? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Saccharopinuria. 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...
Saccharopinuria
What is (are) Frontal fibrosing alopecia ?
Frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) is a form of lichen planus follicularis that is characterized primarily by slowly progressive hair loss (alopecia) and scarring on the scalp near the forehead. In some cases, the eyebrows, eye lashes and/or other parts of the body may be involved, as well. Although it has been suggested...
Frontal fibrosing alopecia
What are the symptoms of Frontal fibrosing alopecia ?
What are the signs and symptoms of frontal fibrosing alopecia? Frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) is characterized primarily by hair loss (alopecia) and scarring on the scalp near the forehead. The band of hair loss on the front and sides of the scalp is usually symmetrical and slowly progressive (worsening over time). T...
Frontal fibrosing alopecia
What causes Frontal fibrosing alopecia ?
What causes frontal fibrosing alopecia? The exact underlying cause of frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) is unknown. FFA is thought to be an autoimmune condition in which an affected person's immune system mistakenly attacks the hair follicles (structures in the skin that make hair). Scientists also suspect that there ma...
Frontal fibrosing alopecia
Is Frontal fibrosing alopecia inherited ?
Is frontal fibrosing alopecia inherited? Frontal fibrosing alopecia is not thought to be inherited in most cases. It rarely affects more than one person in a family.
Frontal fibrosing alopecia
How to diagnose Frontal fibrosing alopecia ?
How is frontal fibrosing alopecia diagnosed? Frontal fibrosing alopecia is often suspected based on the presence of characteristic signs and symptoms. The diagnosis can be confirmed by examining a small sample of skin (skin biopsy) from the affected area. In some cases, laboratory studies may be ordered to rule out oth...
Frontal fibrosing alopecia
What are the treatments for Frontal fibrosing alopecia ?
How might frontal fibrosing alopecia be treated? Unfortunately, there is currently no cure for frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA). Because the hair loss associated with this condition is thought to be caused by inflammation of hair follicles, treatment often involves using anti-inflammatory medications or ointments, such...
Frontal fibrosing alopecia
What are the symptoms of Nephrotic syndrome ocular anomalies ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Nephrotic syndrome ocular anomalies? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Nephrotic syndrome ocular anomalies. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can u...
Nephrotic syndrome ocular anomalies
What is (are) Succinic semialdehyde dehydrogenase deficiency ?
Succinic semialdehyde dehydrogenase (SSADH) deficiency is disorder that can cause a variety of neurological and neuromuscular problems. The signs and symptoms can be extremely variable among affected individuals and may include mild to severe intellectual disability; developmental delay (especially involving speech); h...
Succinic semialdehyde dehydrogenase deficiency
What are the symptoms of Succinic semialdehyde dehydrogenase deficiency ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Succinic semialdehyde dehydrogenase deficiency? People with succinic semialdehyde dehydrogenase deficiency (SSADH) typically have developmental delay, especially involving speech development; intellectual disability; and decreased muscle tone (hypotonia) soon after birth. About half o...
Succinic semialdehyde dehydrogenase deficiency
What causes Succinic semialdehyde dehydrogenase deficiency ?
What causes succinic semialdehyde dehydrogenase deficiency? Succinic semialdehyde dehydrogenase deficiency (SSADH) is caused by mutations in the ALDH5A1 gene. This gene provides instructions for producing the succinic semialdehyde dehydrogenase enzyme which is involved in the breakdown of a chemical that transmits sign...
Succinic semialdehyde dehydrogenase deficiency
Is Succinic semialdehyde dehydrogenase deficiency inherited ?
How is succinic semialdehyde dehydrogenase deficiency inherited? Succinic semialdehyde dehydrogenase deficiency (SSADH) 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 ...
Succinic semialdehyde dehydrogenase deficiency
How to diagnose Succinic semialdehyde dehydrogenase deficiency ?
How is succinic semialdehyde dehydrogenase deficiency diagnosed? The diagnosis of succinic semialdehyde dehydrogenase (SSADH) deficiency is based upon a thorough clinical exam, the identification of features consistent with the condition, and a variety of specialized tests. SSADH deficiency may first be suspected in la...
Succinic semialdehyde dehydrogenase deficiency
What are the treatments for Succinic semialdehyde dehydrogenase deficiency ?
How might succinic semialdehyde dehydrogenase deficiency be treated? Treatment of succinic semialdehyde dehydrogenase deficiency (SSADH) is generally symptomatic and typically focuses on the treatment of seizures and neurobehavioral disturbances. Antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) that have proven to be effective in treating t...
Succinic semialdehyde dehydrogenase deficiency
What are the symptoms of Ectrodactyly cleft palate syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Ectrodactyly cleft palate syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Ectrodactyly cleft palate syndrome. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use...
Ectrodactyly cleft palate syndrome
What is (are) Autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease ?
Autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD) is a genetic condition that is characterized by the growth of cysts in the kidneys (which lead to kidney failure) and liver and problems in other organs, such as the blood vessels in the brain and heart. The severity varies from person to person. The signs of ARPKD ...
Autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease
What are the symptoms of Autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this ...
Autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease
Is Autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease inherited ?
How is autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease inherited? Autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD) is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner. This means that an affected individual has two gene alterations (mutations) in the PKHD1 gene, with one mutation inherited from each parent. Each parent, w...
Autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease
What are the treatments for Autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease ?
Is there a cure or treatment for autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease? Although a cure or treatment for the underlying genetic cause of autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease does not exist, advancements have been made in showing improvement of liver and kidney disease in mouse models of the condition b...
Autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease
What are the symptoms of Osteopoikilosis and dacryocystitis ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Osteopoikilosis and dacryocystitis? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Osteopoikilosis and dacryocystitis. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use...
Osteopoikilosis and dacryocystitis
What is (are) Nicolaides-Baraitser syndrome ?
Nicolaides-Baraitser syndrome (NCBRS) is a very rare condition characterized by severe intellectual disability and various physical features. Signs and symptoms may include seizures, short stature, sparse hair, distinctive facial characteristics, short fingers and toes (brachydactyly), and prominent joints in the finge...
Nicolaides-Baraitser syndrome
What are the symptoms of Nicolaides-Baraitser syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Nicolaides-Baraitser syndrome? Nicolaides-Baraitser syndrome (NCBRS) is typically characterized by intellectual disability, seizures, short stature, sparse hair, distinctive facial features, short fingers and toes (brachydactyly), and prominent joints of the fingers and toes (called i...
Nicolaides-Baraitser syndrome
What causes Nicolaides-Baraitser syndrome ?
What causes Nicolaides-Baraitser syndrome? Nicolaides-Baraitser syndrome (NCBRS) is caused by mutations in the SMARCA2 gene, which is located on the small arm of chromosome 9. All mutations that have been identified in affected people have been either missense mutations or in-frame deletions. There may be some correlat...
Nicolaides-Baraitser syndrome
Is Nicolaides-Baraitser syndrome inherited ?
How is Nicolaides-Baraitser syndrome inherited? Nicolaides-Baraitser syndrome (NCBRS) is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. This means that having a change (mutation) in only one of the two copies of the responsible gene in each cell is enough to cause features of the condition. All known cases of NCBRS have be...
Nicolaides-Baraitser syndrome
What are the symptoms of Medium-chain 3-ketoacyl-coa thiolase deficiency ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Medium-chain 3-ketoacyl-coa thiolase deficiency? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Medium-chain 3-ketoacyl-coa thiolase deficiency. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with t...
Medium-chain 3-ketoacyl-coa thiolase deficiency
What are the symptoms of Nephrotic syndrome, idiopathic, steroid-resistant ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Nephrotic syndrome, idiopathic, steroid-resistant? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Nephrotic syndrome, idiopathic, steroid-resistant. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people wi...
Nephrotic syndrome, idiopathic, steroid-resistant
What are the symptoms of Tetramelic monodactyly ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Tetramelic monodactyly? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Tetramelic monodactyly. 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...
Tetramelic monodactyly
What are the symptoms of Congenital rubella ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Congenital rubella? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Congenital rubella. 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...
Congenital rubella
What is (are) Waardenburg syndrome type 2 ?
Waardenburg syndrome type 2 is an inherited condition that can cause hearing loss and changes in coloring (pigmentation) of the hair, skin, and eyes. About 50 percent of those with Waardenburg syndrome type 2 have a hearing impairment or are deaf. Type 2 is one the most common forms of Waardenburg syndrome, along with...
Waardenburg syndrome type 2
What are the symptoms of Waardenburg syndrome type 2 ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Waardenburg syndrome type 2? In general, Waardenburg syndrome is characterized by varying degrees of hearing loss and changes in skin and hair color (pigmentation). Those with Waardenburg syndrome type 2, do not have a wide space between the inner corners of their eyes or other facial...
Waardenburg syndrome type 2
How to diagnose Waardenburg syndrome type 2 ?
How is a subtype of Waardenburg syndrome type 2 diagnosed? Subtypes of Waardenburg syndrome type 2 are determined by the suspected genetic cause of the condition in a family. In some subtypes, the genetic cause is a known gene. In other subtypes, the general location (locus) of the genetic cause has been identified, ...
Waardenburg syndrome type 2
What are the symptoms of Muscular dystrophy white matter spongiosis ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Muscular dystrophy white matter spongiosis? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Muscular dystrophy white matter spongiosis. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condit...
Muscular dystrophy white matter spongiosis
What are the symptoms of Spondylometaphyseal dysplasia type A4 ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Spondylometaphyseal dysplasia type A4? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Spondylometaphyseal dysplasia type A4. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You c...
Spondylometaphyseal dysplasia type A4
What is (are) Fetal cystic hygroma ?
Fetal cystic hygroma is a congenital malformation of the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is a network of vessels that maintains fluids in the blood, as well as transports fats and immune system cells. Cystic hygromas are single or multiple cysts found mostly in the neck region. In the fetus, a cystic hygroma can...
Fetal cystic hygroma
What are the symptoms of Fetal cystic hygroma ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Fetal cystic hygroma? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Fetal cystic hygroma. 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...
Fetal cystic hygroma
What is (are) Mitochondrial complex IV deficiency ?
Cytochrome C oxidase deficiency (COX deficiency) is a condition that can affect several parts of the body including the skeletal muscles, heart, brain and liver. The range and severity of signs and symptoms can vary widely among affected individuals (even within the same family) and depend on the form of the condition ...
Mitochondrial complex IV deficiency
What are the symptoms of Mitochondrial complex IV deficiency ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Mitochondrial complex IV deficiency? There are currently 4 known forms of COX deficiency. The range and severity of signs and symptoms can vary widely from case to case. In one form, referred to as the benign infantile mitochondrial myopathy type, symptoms may be limited to the skelet...
Mitochondrial complex IV deficiency
What are the treatments for Mitochondrial complex IV deficiency ?
How might cytochrome C oxidase deficiency be treated? There is currently no cure for cytochrome C oxidase (COX) deficiency. Management of all forms of COX deficiency generally focuses on the specific symptoms present in the affected individual and is largely supportive. The goals of treatment are to improve symptoms an...
Mitochondrial complex IV deficiency
What is (are) Geniospasm ?
Hereditary geniospasm is a movement disorder that causes episodes of involuntary tremors of the chin and lower lip. The episodes may last anywhere from a few seconds to hours and may occur spontaneously or be brought on by stress. The episodes usually first appear in infancy or childhood and tend to lessen in frequency...
Geniospasm
What are the symptoms of Geniospasm ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Geniospasm? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Geniospasm. 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...
Geniospasm
Is Geniospasm inherited ?
How is hereditary geniospasm inherited? Hereditary geniospasm is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. This means that having only one mutated copy of the causative gene in each body cell is sufficient to cause signs and symptoms of the condition. When an individual with an autosomal dominant condition has childre...
Geniospasm
How to diagnose Geniospasm ?
How might hereditary geniospasm be diagnosed? Although we were unable to locate laboratories offering genetic testing for hereditary geniospasm, the condition can be diagnosed on the basis of a clinical evaluation performed by a health care professional such as a neurologist who specializes in movement disorders.
Geniospasm
What are the treatments for Geniospasm ?
How might hereditary geniospasm be treated? Hereditary geniospasm, which may also be referred to as hereditary essential chin myoclonus, is generally considered a benign disorder although in some cases it can cause anxiety and social embarrassment. Significant improvement with age has been reported. Several drugs are u...
Geniospasm
What is (are) Hemifacial myohyperplasia ?
Hemifacial myohyperplasia (HMH) is a developmental disorder that frequently affects the right side of the face and is commonly seen in males. On the affected side of the face, there are usually enlarged tissues that lead to an abnormal jaw shape. Other features associated with HMH include enlargement of the brain, epi...
Hemifacial myohyperplasia
What is (are) Combined malonic and methylmalonic aciduria ?
Combined malonic and methylmalonic aciduria (CMAMMA) is an inherited condition in which certain chemicals accumulate in the blood and urine of affected individuals. People with CMAMMA can have a wide variety of symptoms. Children with CMAMMA can suffer from developmental delays and a failure to gain weight and grow (fa...
Combined malonic and methylmalonic aciduria
What are the symptoms of Combined malonic and methylmalonic aciduria ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Combined malonic and methylmalonic aciduria? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Combined malonic and methylmalonic aciduria. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this cond...
Combined malonic and methylmalonic aciduria
What is (are) Currarino triad ?
Currarino triad or syndrome is an autosomal dominant hereditary condition which is characterized by the triad of sacral agenesis abnormalities (abnormally developed lower spine), anorectal malformation (most commonly in the form of anorectal stenosis) and presacral mass consisting of a teratoma, anterior sacral meningo...
Currarino triad
What are the symptoms of Currarino triad ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Currarino triad? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Currarino triad. 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...
Currarino triad
What causes Currarino triad ?
What causes Currarino triad? Currarino triad is caused by mutations in the MNX1 gene in nearly all familial and 30% of sporadic cases. These mutations in the gene are called loss of function mutations because the gene can no longer produce working (functional) protein. Less frequently, a complex phenotype of Currarino ...
Currarino triad
Is Currarino triad inherited ?
How is Currarino triad inherited? Currarino triad is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. This means that having a change (mutation) in only one copy of the MNX1 gene in each cell is enough to cause features of the condition. In some cases, an affected person inherits the mutated gene from an affected parent. In ...
Currarino triad
What are the symptoms of Acrokeratoelastoidosis of Costa ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Acrokeratoelastoidosis of Costa? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Acrokeratoelastoidosis of Costa. 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...
Acrokeratoelastoidosis of Costa
What are the symptoms of Congenital toxoplasmosis ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Congenital toxoplasmosis? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Congenital toxoplasmosis. 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...
Congenital toxoplasmosis
What are the symptoms of Roifman syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Roifman syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Roifman 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 ...
Roifman syndrome
What is (are) Alport syndrome ?
Alport syndrome is a genetic condition characterized by kidney disease, hearing loss, and eye abnormalities. Most affected individuals experience progressive loss of kidney function, usually resulting in end-stage kidney disease. People with Alport syndrome also frequently develop sensorineural hearing loss in late chi...
Alport syndrome
What are the symptoms of Alport syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Alport syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Alport 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...
Alport syndrome
What causes Alport syndrome ?
What causes Alport syndrome? Alport syndrome may be caused by mutations in either the COL4A3, COL4A4, or COL4A5 genes. These genes each provide instructions for making one component of a protein called type IV collagen, which plays an important role in the glomeruli of the kidneys. Glomeruli are clusters of specialized...
Alport syndrome
Is Alport syndrome inherited ?
How is Alport syndrome inherited? Alport syndrome can have different inheritance patterns. About 80 percent of cases are caused by mutations in the COL4A5 gene and are inherited in an X-linked recessive pattern. This gene is located on the X chromosome, which is one of the two sex chromosomes. In males (who have only o...
Alport syndrome
What are the treatments for Alport syndrome ?
How might Alport syndrome be treated? Although there is no one specific treatment for Alport syndrome, the goals of treatment include monitoring and controlling progression of the disease and treating the symptoms. Strict control of blood pressure is very important. Research suggests that ACE inhibitors can help reduce...
Alport syndrome
What are the symptoms of Spinocerebellar ataxia 23 ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Spinocerebellar ataxia 23? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Spinocerebellar ataxia 23. 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...
Spinocerebellar ataxia 23
What is (are) Leber hereditary optic neuropathy with dystonia ?
Leber hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) with dystonia is a very rare variant of LHON where an individual has LHON associated with dystonia, which involves involuntary muscle contractions, tremors, and other unctrolled movements. It is caused by mutations in one of three mitochondrial genes: MT-ND1, MT-ND3, MT-ND4, and...
Leber hereditary optic neuropathy with dystonia
What are the symptoms of Leber hereditary optic neuropathy with dystonia ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Leber hereditary optic neuropathy with dystonia? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Leber hereditary optic neuropathy with dystonia. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with t...
Leber hereditary optic neuropathy with dystonia
What is (are) Mucopolysaccharidosis type IIID ?
Mucopolysaccharidosis type IIID (MPS IIID) is an genetic disorder that makes the body unable to break down large sugar molecules called glycosaminoglycans (GAGs, formerly called mucopolysaccharides). Specifically, people with this condition are unable to break down a GAG called heparan sulfate. Affected individuals can...
Mucopolysaccharidosis type IIID
What are the symptoms of Mucopolysaccharidosis type IIID ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Mucopolysaccharidosis type IIID? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Mucopolysaccharidosis type IIID. 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...
Mucopolysaccharidosis type IIID
What is (are) Subcortical band heterotopia ?
Subcortical band heterotopia, also known as double cortex syndrome, is a condition of abnormal brain development that is present from birth. This condition which primarily affects females, occurs when neurons migrate to an area of the brain where they are not supposed to be (heterotopia), and form abnormal areas that ...
Subcortical band heterotopia
What are the symptoms of Subcortical band heterotopia ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Subcortical band heterotopia? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Subcortical band heterotopia. 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...
Subcortical band heterotopia
What are the symptoms of Maturity-onset diabetes of the young, type 3 ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Maturity-onset diabetes of the young, type 3? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Maturity-onset diabetes of the young, type 3. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this co...
Maturity-onset diabetes of the young, type 3
What is (are) Lysinuric protein intolerance ?
Lysinuric protein intolerance is a metabolic disorder caused by the body's inability to digest and use the amino acids lysine, arginine, and ornithine. Because the body cannot effectively break down these amino acids, which are found in many protein-rich foods, individuals experience nausea and vomiting after ingesting...
Lysinuric protein intolerance
What are the symptoms of Lysinuric protein intolerance ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Lysinuric protein intolerance? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Lysinuric protein intolerance. 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...
Lysinuric protein intolerance
What are the symptoms of Nystagmus 3, congenital, autosomal dominant ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Nystagmus 3, congenital, autosomal dominant? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Nystagmus 3, congenital, autosomal dominant. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this cond...
Nystagmus 3, congenital, autosomal dominant
What is (are) Anonychia congenita ?
Anonychia congenita is an extremely rare nail disorder characterized by the complete absence (anonychia) or abnormally developed fingernails and toenails. Affected individuals usually do not have hair, teeth, or bone abnormalities. Signs and symptoms are variable, even among affected members of the same family. Less t...
Anonychia congenita
What are the symptoms of Anonychia congenita ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Anonychia congenita? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Anonychia congenita. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the MedlinePlus Medical Dicti...
Anonychia congenita
What are the treatments for Anonychia congenita ?
How might anonychia congenita be treated? There is limited information regarding anonychia congenita because it is very rare. After a careful review of the medical literature, we did not find any information about treatment for this condition.
Anonychia congenita
What is (are) Tetra-amelia syndrome ?
Tetra-amelia syndrome is a very rare disorder characterized by the absence of all four limbs. This syndrome can also cause severe malformations of other parts of the body, including the face and head, heart, nervous system, skeleton, and genitalia. The lungs are underdeveloped in many cases, which makes breathing diffi...
Tetra-amelia syndrome
What are the symptoms of Tetra-amelia syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Tetra-amelia syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Tetra-amelia syndrome. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the MedlinePlus Medical D...
Tetra-amelia syndrome
How to diagnose Tetra-amelia syndrome ?
How is tetra-amelia syndrome diagnosed? The diagnosis of tetra-amelia syndrome can be established clinically (based on observed features) and is usually made on a routine prenatal ultrasound. The WNT3 gene has been associated with tetra-amelia syndrome, but the mutation detection frequency (how often a mutation will be...
Tetra-amelia syndrome
What is (are) Immunodeficiency with hyper IgM type 1 ?
Hyper IgM syndrome is a type of primary immunodeficiency syndrome. Primary immunodeficiency occurs when part of a persons immune system is missing or does not work correctly. The bodies of people with primary immunodeficiency cant get rid of germs or protect themselves from new germs as well as they should. Primary imm...
Immunodeficiency with hyper IgM type 1
What are the symptoms of Immunodeficiency with hyper IgM type 1 ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Immunodeficiency with hyper IgM type 1? Symptoms and physical findings associated with hyper IgM syndrome usually become apparent in the first or second year of life. This condition may be characterized by recurrent pus-producing (pyogenic) bacterial infections of the upper and lower ...
Immunodeficiency with hyper IgM type 1
What causes Immunodeficiency with hyper IgM type 1 ?
What causes hyper IgM syndrome? A flawed gene (or genes) in T-cells (a type of white blood cell that is part of the immune system and helps the body fight diseases or harmful substances) is responsible for hyper IgM syndrome. The faulty T-cells do not give B-cells a signal they need to switch from making IgM to IgA and...
Immunodeficiency with hyper IgM type 1
What are the treatments for Immunodeficiency with hyper IgM type 1 ?
How might hyper IgM syndrome be treated? The cornerstone of treatment for individuals with hyper IgM syndrome is regular injections of intravenous immunogloblulin (IVIG). This treatment not only supplies missing IgG antibodies, but also prompts a drop in IgM antibodies. Patients with neutropenia can take granulocyte co...
Immunodeficiency with hyper IgM type 1
What are the symptoms of Presenile dementia, Kraepelin type ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Presenile dementia, Kraepelin type? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Presenile dementia, Kraepelin type. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use...
Presenile dementia, Kraepelin type
What are the symptoms of Nail dysplasia, isolated congenital ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Nail dysplasia, isolated congenital? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Nail dysplasia, isolated congenital. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can u...
Nail dysplasia, isolated congenital
What is (are) Metaplastic carcinoma of the breast ?
Metaplastic carcinoma of the breast is a rare form of breast cancer. The tumor cells differ in type from that of the typical ductal or lobular breast cancers. The cells look like skin cells or cells that make bone. Some women experience no early signs or symptoms, while others experience general symptoms of breast canc...
Metaplastic carcinoma of the breast
What are the symptoms of Polyneuropathy mental retardation acromicria premature menopause ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Polyneuropathy mental retardation acromicria premature menopause? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Polyneuropathy mental retardation acromicria premature menopause. If the information is available, the table below includes how often th...
Polyneuropathy mental retardation acromicria premature menopause
What are the symptoms of Keratosis palmoplantaris striata 1 ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Keratosis palmoplantaris striata 1? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Keratosis palmoplantaris striata 1. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use...
Keratosis palmoplantaris striata 1
What are the symptoms of Orofaciodigital syndrome 3 ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Orofaciodigital syndrome 3? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Orofaciodigital syndrome 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...
Orofaciodigital syndrome 3
What is (are) Rickets ?
Rickets is a condition that causes children to have soft, weak bones. It usually occurs when children do not get enough vitamin D, which helps growing bones absorb important nutrients. Vitamin D comes from sunlight and food. Skin produces vitamin D in response to the sun's rays. Some foods also contain vitamin D, inclu...
Rickets
What are the symptoms of Rickets ?
What are the signs and symptoms of rickets? The signs and symptoms of rickets include: Bone pain or tenderness Bowed (curved) legs Large forehead Stunted growth Abnormally curved spine Large abdomen Abnormally shaped ribs and breastbone Wide wrist and elbow joints Teeth abnormalities
Rickets
What causes Rickets ?
What causes rickets? Rickets is caused by a lack of vitamin D. A child might not get enough vitamin D if he or she: Has dark skin Spends too little time outside Has on sunscreen all the time when out of doors Doesn't eat foods containing vitamin D because of lactose intolerance or a strict vegetarian diet Is breastfed ...
Rickets
How to diagnose Rickets ?
How is rickets diagnosed? Rickets is typically diagnosed using specific blood tests and x-rays. Blood tests usually show low levels of calcium and phosphorus and high levels of alkaline phosphatase. Bone x-rays may show areas with calcium loss or changes in bone shape. Bone biopsies are rarely performed, but can confir...
Rickets
What are the treatments for Rickets ?
What treatment is available for rickets? The treatment for rickets depends on the cause of the condition. If rickets is caused by a lack of vitamin D in the diet, then it is usually treated with carefully adjusted levels of vitamin D and calcium. The child's condition may improve within a few weeks of treatment. If ric...
Rickets
What are the symptoms of Fanconi like syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Fanconi like syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Fanconi 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 D...
Fanconi like syndrome
What is (are) Crigler Najjar syndrome, type 2 ?
Crigler Najjar syndrome, type 2 is caused by mutations in the UGT1A1 gene. The gene mutation causes the body to be unable to make adequate enzyme to convert bilirubin into a form that can easily be removed from the body. Without this enzyme, bilirubin can build up in the body and lead to extraordinarily yellow skin and...
Crigler Najjar syndrome, type 2
What are the symptoms of Crigler Najjar syndrome, type 2 ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Crigler Najjar syndrome, type 2? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Crigler Najjar syndrome, type 2. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the M...
Crigler Najjar syndrome, type 2