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What are the treatments for Crigler Najjar syndrome, type 2 ?
How might Crigler Najjar syndrome, type 2 be treated? Treatment for Crigler Najjar syndrome, type 2 is based on trying to reduce bilirubin levels. As a result it is commonly treated with aggressive phototherapy and phenobarbitol. For severe disease, calcium gluconate, intravenous fluids, and albumin may be recommended....
Crigler Najjar syndrome, type 2
What are the symptoms of Porokeratosis, disseminated superficial actinic 1 ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Porokeratosis, disseminated superficial actinic 1? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Porokeratosis, disseminated superficial actinic 1. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people wi...
Porokeratosis, disseminated superficial actinic 1
What are the symptoms of Leri pleonosteosis ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Leri pleonosteosis? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Leri pleonosteosis. 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...
Leri pleonosteosis
What are the symptoms of Brachyolmia type 3 ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Brachyolmia type 3? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Brachyolmia type 3. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the MedlinePlus Medical Diction...
Brachyolmia type 3
What are the symptoms of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome with periventricular heterotopia ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome with periventricular heterotopia? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Ehlers-Danlos syndrome with periventricular heterotopia. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen ...
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome with periventricular heterotopia
What is (are) Warfarin sensitivity ?
Warfarin sensitivity is a condition that is characterized by a reduced tolerance for a "blood-thinning" medication called warfarin. Warfarin is an anticoagulant that is often prescribed to people who are at an increased risk for blood clots. People with a warfarin sensitivity respond more strongly to lower doses of war...
Warfarin sensitivity
What are the symptoms of Warfarin sensitivity ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Warfarin sensitivity? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Warfarin sensitivity. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the MedlinePlus Medical Dic...
Warfarin sensitivity
What is (are) Mollaret meningitis ?
Mollaret meningitis is a rare type of meningitis that is characterized by repeated episodes of fever, stiff neck (meningismus), muscle aches, and severe headaches separated by weeks or months of no symptoms. About half of affected individuals may also experience long-term abnormalities of the nervous system that come ...
Mollaret meningitis
What are the symptoms of Mollaret meningitis ?
What are the symptoms of Mollaret meningitis? The symptoms of Mollaret meningitis are the same as those found in other types of meningitis. In Mollaret meningitis, however, the symptoms are recurring and are often accompanied by long-term irregularity of the nervous system. Common symptoms of meningitis may include: Hi...
Mollaret meningitis
What is (are) Osteochondritis dissecans ?
Osteochondritis dissecans is a joint condition that occurs when a piece of cartilage and the thin layer of bone beneath it, separates from the end of the bone. If the piece of cartilage and bone remain close to where they detached, they may not cause any symptoms. However, affected people may experience pain, weakness ...
Osteochondritis dissecans
What are the symptoms of Osteochondritis dissecans ?
What are the signs and symptoms of osteochondritis dissecans? The signs and symptoms of osteochondritis dissecans vary from person to person. If the piece of cartilage and bone remain close to where they detached, they may not cause any symptoms. However, affected people may experience the following if the cartilage an...
Osteochondritis dissecans
What causes Osteochondritis dissecans ?
What causes osteochondritis dissecans? In most cases, the exact underlying cause of osteochondritis dissecans is not completely understood. Scientists suspect that it may be due to decreased blood flow to the end of the affected bone, which may occur when repetitive episodes of minor injury and/or stress damage a bone ...
Osteochondritis dissecans
How to diagnose Osteochondritis dissecans ?
How is osteochondritis dissecans diagnosed? A diagnosis of osteochondritis dissecans is usually suspected based on the presence of characteristic signs and symptoms. Additional testing can then be ordered to confirm the diagnosis. These test may include x-rays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and/or computed tomograph...
Osteochondritis dissecans
What are the treatments for Osteochondritis dissecans ?
How might osteochondritis dissecans be treated? The primary aim of treatment for osteochondritis dissecans is to restore normal function of the affected joint, relieve pain and prevent osteoarthritis. Treatment for the condition varies depending on many factors including the age of the affected person and the severity ...
Osteochondritis dissecans
What are the symptoms of McDonough syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of McDonough syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for McDonough 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 Diction...
McDonough syndrome
What are the symptoms of Recurrent hydatidiform mole ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Recurrent hydatidiform mole? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Recurrent hydatidiform mole. 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...
Recurrent hydatidiform mole
What are the symptoms of Osteoporosis oculocutaneous hypopigmentation syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Osteoporosis oculocutaneous hypopigmentation syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Osteoporosis oculocutaneous hypopigmentation syndrome. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in p...
Osteoporosis oculocutaneous hypopigmentation syndrome
What is (are) BRCA2 hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome ?
BRCA2 hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome (BRCA2 HBOC) is an inherited condition that is characterized by an increased risk for a variety of different cancers. Women with this condition have a 49-55% risk of developing breast cancer, a 16-18% risk of developing ovarian cancer and a 62% risk of developing cont...
BRCA2 hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome
What are the symptoms of BRCA2 hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of BRCA2 hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for BRCA2 hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in peopl...
BRCA2 hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome
What is (are) Keutel syndrome ?
Keutel syndrome is an inherited condition characterized by cartilage calcification in the ears, nose, larnyx, trachea (voice box), and ribs; pulmonary artery stenoses; brachytelephalangism (short fingers and nails that resemble drumsticks); and facial dysmorphism. Less than 30 cases have been reported in the literature...
Keutel syndrome
What are the symptoms of Keutel syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Keutel syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Keutel 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...
Keutel syndrome
What are the symptoms of Maternal hyperphenylalaninemia ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Maternal hyperphenylalaninemia? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Maternal hyperphenylalaninemia. 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...
Maternal hyperphenylalaninemia
What are the symptoms of Jung Wolff Back Stahl syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Jung Wolff Back Stahl syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Jung Wolff Back Stahl syndrome. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the Med...
Jung Wolff Back Stahl syndrome
What is (are) Chondrodysplasia punctata 1, X-linked recessive ?
Chondrodysplasia punctata 1, X-linked recessive (CDPX1) is a genetic disorder present from birth that affects bone and cartilage development. On x-ray, affected infants have characteristic spots at the ends of their bones. These spots are called chondrodysplasia punctata or stippled epiphyses and typically disappear be...
Chondrodysplasia punctata 1, X-linked recessive
What are the symptoms of Chondrodysplasia punctata 1, X-linked recessive ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Chondrodysplasia punctata 1, X-linked recessive? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Chondrodysplasia punctata 1, X-linked recessive. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with t...
Chondrodysplasia punctata 1, X-linked recessive
What is (are) Adult neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis ?
Adult neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis is a rare condition that affects the nervous system. Signs and symptoms usually begin around age 30, but they can develop anytime between adolescence and late adulthood. There are two forms of adult neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis that are differentiated by their underlying genetic c...
Adult neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis
What are the symptoms of Adult neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Adult neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Adult neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can...
Adult neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis
What is (are) Myhre syndrome ?
Myhre syndrome is a rare inherited disorder characterized by intellectual disability, short stature, unusual facial features, and various bone (skeletal) abnormalities. Other findings may include hearing impairment, abnormal enlargement of the muscles (muscle hypertrophy), and/or joint stiffness. Myhre syndrome is caus...
Myhre syndrome
What are the symptoms of Myhre syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Myhre syndrome? Myhre syndrome is a condition with features affecting many systems and functions of the body. Associated findings might include: Delayed development of language and motor skills such as crawling and walking Intellectual disability that ranges from mild to moderate Beha...
Myhre syndrome
What causes Myhre syndrome ?
What causes Myhre syndrome? Myhre syndrome is caused by mutations in the SMAD4 gene. This gene provides instructions for making a protein involved in transmitting chemical signals from the cell surface to the nucleus. This signaling pathway, called the transforming growth factor beta (TGF-) pathway, allows the environm...
Myhre syndrome
Is Myhre syndrome inherited ?
How is Myhre syndrome inherited? This condition is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern, which means one copy of the altered gene in each cell is sufficient to cause the disorder. Most cases result from new (de novo) mutations in the gene that occur during the formation of reproductive cells (eggs or sperm) or in...
Myhre syndrome
What are the treatments for Myhre syndrome ?
How might Myhre syndrome be treated? Treatment of this condition is symptomatic and supportive. Children with Myhre syndrome may require management by a team of specialists, including pediatricians, speech pathologists, orthopedists (bone specialists), cardiologists (heart specialists), audiologists (hearing specialist...
Myhre syndrome
What are the symptoms of Maple syrup urine disease type 1B ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Maple syrup urine disease type 1B? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Maple syrup urine disease type 1B. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use t...
Maple syrup urine disease type 1B
What are the symptoms of Cardioskeletal syndrome Kuwaiti type ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Cardioskeletal syndrome Kuwaiti type? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Cardioskeletal syndrome Kuwaiti type. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can...
Cardioskeletal syndrome Kuwaiti type
What is (are) Benign hereditary chorea ?
Benign hereditary chorea (BHC) is a rare movement disorder that begins in infancy or childhood. Signs and symptoms in infants may include low muscle tone, involuntary movements (chorea), lung infections, and respiratory distress. Signs and symptoms in children may include delayed motor and walking milestones, jerky mus...
Benign hereditary chorea
What are the symptoms of Benign hereditary chorea ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Benign hereditary chorea? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Benign hereditary chorea. 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...
Benign hereditary chorea
What are the symptoms of Pinheiro Freire-Maia Miranda syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Pinheiro Freire-Maia Miranda syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Pinheiro Freire-Maia Miranda syndrome. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You c...
Pinheiro Freire-Maia Miranda syndrome
What are the symptoms of I cell disease ?
What are the signs and symptoms of I cell disease? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for I cell disease. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the MedlinePlus Medical Dictionary to l...
I cell disease
What is (are) Familial prostate cancer ?
Familial prostate cancer is a cluster of prostate cancer within a family. Most cases of prostate cancer occur sporadically in people with no family history of the condition. However, approximately 5% to 10% of prostate cancer cases are believed to be primarily caused by a genetic predisposition to the condition. In man...
Familial prostate cancer
What are the symptoms of Familial prostate cancer ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Familial prostate cancer? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Familial prostate cancer. 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...
Familial prostate cancer
What are the symptoms of Epiphyseal dysplasia hearing loss dysmorphism ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Epiphyseal dysplasia hearing loss dysmorphism? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Epiphyseal dysplasia hearing loss dysmorphism. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this ...
Epiphyseal dysplasia hearing loss dysmorphism
What are the symptoms of Penttinen-Aula syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Penttinen-Aula syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Penttinen-Aula syndrome. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the MedlinePlus Medic...
Penttinen-Aula syndrome
What is (are) Limb dystonia ?
Limb dystonia is characterized by excessive pulling of the muscles of a limb, such as the hand or foot. The arm or leg might also be involved. Specific symptoms depend on the combinations of muscles involved and how hard each one is pulling. Mild forms may be expressed as stiffness or soreness of a limb; more moderate ...
Limb dystonia
What are the symptoms of Johnson neuroectodermal syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Johnson neuroectodermal syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Johnson 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...
Johnson neuroectodermal syndrome
What are the symptoms of Hypomagnesemia primary ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Hypomagnesemia primary? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Hypomagnesemia primary. 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...
Hypomagnesemia primary
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...
Nonseminomatous germ cell tumor
What is (are) Distal chromosome 18q deletion syndrome ?
Distal chromosome 18q deletion syndrome is a chromosome abnormality that occurs when there is a missing (deleted) copy of genetic material at the end of the long arm (q) of chromosome 18. The severity of the condition and the signs and symptoms depend on the size and location of the deletion and which genes are involve...
Distal chromosome 18q deletion syndrome
What are the symptoms of Distal chromosome 18q deletion syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Distal chromosome 18q deletion syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Distal chromosome 18q deletion syndrome. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. Y...
Distal chromosome 18q deletion syndrome
What is (are) Retinochoroidal coloboma ?
Retinochoroidal coloboma is an eye abnormality that occurs before birth. It is characterized by missing pieces of tissue in both the retina (the light-sensitive tissue lining the back of the eye) and choroid (the blood vessel layer under the retina). In many cases, retinochoroidal coloboma does not cause symptoms. Howe...
Retinochoroidal coloboma
What are the symptoms of PHAVER syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of PHAVER syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for PHAVER 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...
PHAVER syndrome
What is (are) Hypophosphatemic rickets ?
Hypophosphatemic rickets (previously called vitamin D-resistant rickets) is a disorder in which the bones become painfully soft and bend easily, due to low levels of phosphate in the blood. Symptoms usually begin in early childhood and can range in severity. Severe forms may cause bowing of the legs and other bone defo...
Hypophosphatemic rickets
What are the symptoms of Hypophosphatemic rickets ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Hypophosphatemic rickets? The symptoms of hypophosphatemic rickets usually begin in infancy or early childhood. Specific symptoms and severity can vary greatly among affected children. The condition can be so mild that there are no noticeable symptoms, or so severe that it causes bowi...
Hypophosphatemic rickets
What causes Hypophosphatemic rickets ?
What causes hypophosphatemic rickets? Hypophosphatemic rickets is almost always hereditary and may be caused by mutations in any of several genes. The specific gene involved determines the way it is inherited. Most commonly, it is caused by a mutation in the PHEX gene. Other genes that can be responsible for the condit...
Hypophosphatemic rickets
Is Hypophosphatemic rickets inherited ?
How is hypophosphatemic rickets inherited? Hypophosphatemic rickets is most often inherited in an X-linked dominant manner. This means that the gene responsible for the condition is located on the X chromosome, and having only one mutated copy of the gene is enough to cause the condition. Because males have only one X ...
Hypophosphatemic rickets
What is (are) Rotor syndrome ?
Rotor syndrome is an inherited disorder characterized by elevated levels of bilirubin in the blood (hyperbilirubinemia). Bilirubin is produced when red blood cells are broken down, and has an orange-yellow tint. The buildup of bilirubin in the body causes yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes (jaundice), which is...
Rotor syndrome
What are the symptoms of Rotor syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Rotor syndrome? Jaundice, characterized by yellowing of the skin and/or whites of the eyes (conjunctival icterus), is usually the only symptom of Rotor syndrome. Jaundice usually begins shortly after birth or in childhood and may come and go. The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the ...
Rotor syndrome
What causes Rotor syndrome ?
What causes Rotor syndrome? Rotor syndrome is an inherited disorder caused by having mutations in both the SLCO1B1 and SLCO1B3 genes. These genes provide instructions for making proteins that are found in liver cells, where they transport bilirubin and other substances from the blood into the liver so that they can be ...
Rotor syndrome
How to diagnose Rotor syndrome ?
How is Rotor syndrome diagnosed? Rotor syndrome is diagnosed based on symptoms and various laboratory tests. Physical exams in affected people are typically normal, except for mild jaundice. There are two forms of bilirubin in the body: a toxic form called unconjugated bilirubin and a nontoxic form called conjugated bi...
Rotor syndrome
What are the treatments for Rotor syndrome ?
How might Rotor syndrome be treated? Rotor syndrome is considered a benign disorder and does not require treatment. While no adverse drug reactions have been reported in people with Rotor syndrome, a number of commonly used drugs and/or their metabolites may have serious consequences in affected people. This is because...
Rotor syndrome
What are the symptoms of Oculomaxillofacial dysostosis ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Oculomaxillofacial dysostosis? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Oculomaxillofacial dysostosis. 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...
Oculomaxillofacial dysostosis
What are the symptoms of Patterson pseudoleprechaunism syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Patterson pseudoleprechaunism syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Patterson pseudoleprechaunism syndrome. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You...
Patterson pseudoleprechaunism syndrome
What are the symptoms of Seres-Santamaria Arimany Muniz syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Seres-Santamaria Arimany Muniz syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Seres-Santamaria Arimany Muniz syndrome. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. Y...
Seres-Santamaria Arimany Muniz syndrome
What is (are) Herpes simplex encephalitis ?
Herpes simplex encephalitis is a rare neurological condition that is characterized by inflammation of the brain (encephalitis). People affected by this condition may experience a headache and fever for up to 5 days, followed by personality and behavioral changes; seizures; hallucinations; and altered levels of consciou...
Herpes simplex encephalitis
What are the symptoms of Facio thoraco genital syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Facio thoraco genital syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Facio thoraco genital syndrome. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the Med...
Facio thoraco genital syndrome
What are the symptoms of Bardet-Biedl syndrome 5 ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Bardet-Biedl syndrome 5? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Bardet-Biedl syndrome 5. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the MedlinePlus Medic...
Bardet-Biedl syndrome 5
What are the symptoms of Ceroid lipofuscinosis neuronal 1 ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Ceroid lipofuscinosis neuronal 1? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Ceroid lipofuscinosis neuronal 1. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the...
Ceroid lipofuscinosis neuronal 1
What are the symptoms of Deafness, epiphyseal dysplasia, short stature ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Deafness, epiphyseal dysplasia, short stature? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Deafness, epiphyseal dysplasia, short stature. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this ...
Deafness, epiphyseal dysplasia, short stature
What are the symptoms of Osteogenesis imperfecta type VII ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Osteogenesis imperfecta type VII? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Osteogenesis imperfecta type VII. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the...
Osteogenesis imperfecta type VII
What are the symptoms of Premature aging Okamoto type ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Premature aging Okamoto type? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Premature aging Okamoto 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 Medline...
Premature aging Okamoto type
What are the symptoms of Cone-rod dystrophy 2 ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Cone-rod dystrophy 2? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Cone-rod dystrophy 2. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the MedlinePlus Medical Dic...
Cone-rod dystrophy 2
What is (are) Bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia ?
Bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia (BOOP) is a lung disease that causes inflammation in the small air tubes (bronchioles) and air sacs (alveoli). BOOP typically develops in individuals between 40-60 years old; however the disorder may affect individuals of any age. The signs and symptoms of BOOP vary but oft...
Bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia
What are the symptoms of Bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia ?
What are the signs and symptoms of bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia (BOOP)? Signs and symptoms of BOOP vary. Some individuals with BOOP may have no apparent symptoms, while others may have severe respiratory distress as in acute, rapidly-progressive BOOP. The most common signs and symptoms of BOOP include ...
Bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia
What causes Bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia ?
What causes bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia (BOOP)? BOOP may be caused by a variety of factors, including viral infections, inhalation of toxic gases, drugs, connective tissue disorders, radiation therapy, cocaine, inflammatory bowl disease, and HIV infection. In many cases, the underlying cause of BOOP i...
Bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia
How to diagnose Bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia ?
How is bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia (BOOP) diagnosed? BOOP is typically diagnosed by lung biopsy, although imaging tests and pulmonary function tests can also provide information for diagnosis.
Bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia
What are the treatments for Bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia ?
How might bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia (BOOP) be treated? Most cases of BOOP respond well to treatment with corticosteroids. If the condition is caused by a particular drug, stopping the drug can also improve a patient's condition. Other medications reported in the medical literature to be beneficial f...
Bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia
What is (are) Mycobacterium Malmoense ?
Mycobacterium malmoense (M. malmoense) is a bacterium naturally found in the environment, such as in wet soil, house dust, water, dairy products, domestic and wild animals, food, and human waste. M. malmoense infections most often occur in adults with lung disease, and manifests as a lung infection. Skin and tissue inf...
Mycobacterium Malmoense
What are the symptoms of Mycobacterium Malmoense ?
What are the signs and symptoms of mycobacterium malmoense infection? Many cases of M. malmoense infection cause no symptoms, and as a result go unrecognized. M. malmoense infections in adults often present as lung infections with or without fever. In children, M. malmoense infections can present as a single sided, non...
Mycobacterium Malmoense
What causes Mycobacterium Malmoense ?
How are mycobacterium malmoense infections contracted? M. Malmoense infection may be acquired by breathing in or ingesting the bacteria, or through trauma, such as an injury or surgical incision. People who have suppressed immune systems are at an increased risk for developing signs and symptoms from these infections.
Mycobacterium Malmoense
What is (are) Nemaline myopathy ?
Nemaline myopathy is a disorder that primarily affects skeletal muscles, which are muscles that the body uses for movement. People with nemaline myopathy have muscle weakness (myopathy) throughout the body, but it is typically most severe in the muscles of the face, neck, and limbs. This weakness can worsen over time. ...
Nemaline myopathy
What is (are) Leber hereditary optic neuropathy ?
Leber hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) is an inherited form of vision loss. Although this condition usually begins in a person's teens or twenties, rare cases may appear in early childhood or later in adulthood. For unknown reasons, males are affected much more often than females. This condition is caused by mutation...
Leber hereditary optic neuropathy
What are the symptoms of Leber hereditary optic neuropathy ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Leber hereditary optic neuropathy? Blurring and clouding of vision are usually the first symptoms of this disorder. These vision problems may begin in one eye or simultaneously in both eyes; if vision loss starts in one eye, the other eye is usually affected within several weeks or mo...
Leber hereditary optic neuropathy
What causes Leber hereditary optic neuropathy ?
What causes Leber hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON)? Leber hereditary optic neuropathy is a condition related to changes in mitochondrial DNA. Mutations in the MT-ND1, MT-ND4, MT-ND4L, and MT-ND6 genes cause LHON. These genes are contained in mitochondrial DNA. Mitochondria are structures within cells that convert the...
Leber hereditary optic neuropathy
Is Leber hereditary optic neuropathy inherited ?
How is Leber hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) inherited? Leber hereditary optic neuropathy is an inherited condition that has a mitochondrial pattern of inheritance. The gene mutations that cause this condition are found in the mitochondrial DNA. Mitochondria are inherited from a person's mother, and as a result, onl...
Leber hereditary optic neuropathy
What is (are) Sprengel deformity ?
Sprengel deformity is a congenital condition characterized by abnormal development and elevation of the shoulder blade (scapula). Severity can range considerably from being almost invisible when covered with clothes, to the shoulder being elevated over 5 centimeters, with neck webbing. Signs and symptoms may include a ...
Sprengel deformity
What are the symptoms of Sprengel deformity ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Sprengel deformity? Signs and symptoms of Sprengel deformity can vary depending on the severity and whether additional skeletal or muscular abnormalities are present. Some people may not have noticeable signs or symptoms. It more commonly occurs on the left side, but can occur on both...
Sprengel deformity
What are the treatments for Sprengel deformity ?
How might Sprengel deformity be treated? Treatment of Sprengel deformity depends on the degree of functional impairment and/or cosmetic disfigurement. Many people with Sprengel deformity do not need surgery and may have physical therapy to maintain range of motion and strengthen weak muscles. For those who do require s...
Sprengel deformity
What is (are) Immunotactoid or fibrillary glomerulopathy ?
Immunotactoid or fibrillary glomerulopathy is a term that includes two conditions: immunotactoid glomerulopathy and fibrillary glomerulonephritis, which are uncommon causes of glomerular disease. Most experts feel that fibrillary glomerulonephritis and immunotactoid glomerulopathy are separate disorders but they have m...
Immunotactoid or fibrillary glomerulopathy
What is (are) Congenital hepatic fibrosis ?
Congenital hepatic fibrosis is a rare disease of the liver that is present at birth. Symptoms include the following: a large liver, a large spleen, gastrointestinal bleeding caused by varices, increased pressure in the blood vessels that carry blood to the liver (portal hypertension), and scar tissue in the liver (fibr...
Congenital hepatic fibrosis
What causes Congenital hepatic fibrosis ?
What causes congenital hepatic fibrosis? Isolated congenital hepatic fibrosis is rare. Congenital hepatic fibrosis is usually associated with conditions known as hepatorenal fibrocystic diseases (FCD) that can also affect the kidneys. Examples of FCDs include polycystic kidney disease (PKD) and nephronophthisis (NPHP)....
Congenital hepatic fibrosis
What is (are) TAR syndrome ?
TAR syndrome is characterized by the absence of a bone called the radius in each forearm, short stature, and thrombocytopenia. The thrombocytopenia often appears first in infancy but becomes less severe or returns to normal over time. Infants and young children are particularly vulnerable to episodes of severe bleeding...
TAR syndrome
What are the symptoms of TAR syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of TAR syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for TAR 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 look ...
TAR syndrome
What are the symptoms of Polycystic lipomembranous osteodysplasia with sclerosing leukoencephalopathy ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Polycystic lipomembranous osteodysplasia with sclerosing leukoencephalopathy? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Polycystic lipomembranous osteodysplasia with sclerosing leukoencephalopathy. If the information is available, the table bel...
Polycystic lipomembranous osteodysplasia with sclerosing leukoencephalopathy
What is (are) Imerslund-Grasbeck syndrome ?
Imerslund-Grasbeck syndrome (IGS) is a rare condition characterized by vitamin B12 deficiency, often causing megaloblastic anemia. IGS usually appears in childhood. Other features may include failure to thrive, infections, and neurological damage. Mild proteinuria (with no signs of kidney disease) is present in about h...
Imerslund-Grasbeck syndrome
What are the symptoms of Imerslund-Grasbeck syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Imerslund-Grasbeck syndrome? Affected individuals often first experience non-specific health problems, such as failure to thrive and grow, recurrent gastrointestinal or respiratory infections, pallor and fatigue. Individuals often have anemia, and about half of affected individuals al...
Imerslund-Grasbeck syndrome
How to diagnose Imerslund-Grasbeck syndrome ?
How is Imerslund-Grasbeck syndrome diagnosed? The diagnosis of Imerslund-Grasbeck syndrome (IGS) is made after a series of tests are performed. Cobalamin deficiency is typically detected first, followed by showing that cobalamin is poorly absorbed (the main cause of cobalamin deficiency). Other known causes of vitamin ...
Imerslund-Grasbeck syndrome
What is (are) Leprechaunism ?
Leprechaunism is a congenital (present from birth) condition characterized by extreme insulin resistance, pre- and postnatal growth delays, characteristic facial features, skin abnormalities, muscular hypotrophy (reduced muscle mass) and enlarged external genitalia in both males and females. The condition is caused by ...
Leprechaunism
What are the symptoms of Leprechaunism ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Leprechaunism? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Leprechaunism. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the MedlinePlus Medical Dictionary to loo...
Leprechaunism
What is (are) Secondary adrenal insufficiency ?
Adrenal insufficiency is an endocrine disorder that occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of certain hormones. Secondary adrenal insufficiency occurs when the pituitary gland (a pea-sized gland at the base of the brain) fails to produce enough adrenocorticotropin (ACTH), a hormone that stimulates the adr...
Secondary adrenal insufficiency
What is (are) Multiple epiphyseal dysplasia ?
Multiple epiphyseal dysplasia (MED) is a group of disorders of cartilage and bone development, primarily affecting the ends of the long bones in the arms and legs (epiphyses). There are two types of MED, which are distinguished by their patterns of inheritance - autosomal dominant and autosomal recessive. Signs and sym...
Multiple epiphyseal dysplasia
What are the symptoms of Multiple epiphyseal dysplasia ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Multiple epiphyseal dysplasia? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Multiple epiphyseal dysplasia. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the Medli...
Multiple epiphyseal dysplasia