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What is (are) Wandering spleen ?
Wandering spleen is a rare condition that occurs when the spleen lacks one or more of the ligments that hold the spleen in its normal position in the upper left abdomen. If a person is born with this condition it is referred to as congenital wandering spleen. The condition is not hereditary. Acquired wandering spleen m...
Wandering spleen
What are the treatments for Wandering spleen ?
How might wandering spleen be treated? Because wandering spleen can cause life-threatening complications (such as splenic infarction, portal hypertension, and hemorrhage), surgery to remove the spleen is the preferred treatment method for patients. Laparoscopic splenectomy is the typical method used for spleen removal....
Wandering spleen
What are the symptoms of Spondyloepimetaphyseal dysplasia, Aggrecan type ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Spondyloepimetaphyseal dysplasia, Aggrecan type? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Spondyloepimetaphyseal dysplasia, Aggrecan type. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with t...
Spondyloepimetaphyseal dysplasia, Aggrecan type
What are the symptoms of Priapism ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Priapism? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Priapism. 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 the d...
Priapism
What is (are) Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor ?
An inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor (IMT) is an uncommon, presumably benign (non-cancerous) tumor made up of cells called myofibroblastic spindle cells. It usually develops in children or young adults, but can affect people of any age. An IMT can occur in almost any part of the body but is most commonly found in the ...
Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor
What causes Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor ?
What causes inflammatory myofibroblastic tumors? The underlying cause of inflammatory myofibroblastic tumors (IMTs) remains unknown. While some researchers believe it is a true neoplasm, others believe that it represents an immunologic response to an infectious or noninfectious agent. Several associations have been rep...
Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor
What is (are) Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome ?
Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) is a severe, respiratory disease caused by infection with a hantavirus. People can become infected with a hantavirus through contact with hantavirus-infected rodents or their saliva, urine and/or droppings. Early symptoms universally include fatigue, fever and muscle aches (especiall...
Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome
What is (are) Branchiootorenal syndrome ?
Branchiootorenal syndrome is characterized by birth defects or anomalies of tissues in the neck, malformations of the external ear, hearing loss, and kidney malformations. Symptom and symptom severity can vary greatly from person to person. It can be caused by mutations in the EYA1, SIX1, or SIX5 genes. It is passed th...
Branchiootorenal syndrome
What are the symptoms of Branchiootorenal syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Branchiootorenal syndrome? Signs and symptoms of branchiootorenal syndrome can vary greatly from person to person and even between people within the same family. Hearing loss is the most common symptom and is shared by approximately 90% of people with this syndrome. Hearing loss may b...
Branchiootorenal syndrome
What causes Branchiootorenal syndrome ?
What causes branchiootorenal syndrome? Mutations in the genes, EYA1, SIX1, and SIX5, are known to cause branchiootorenal syndrome. About 40 percent of people with this condition have a mutation in the EYA1 gene. SIX1 and SIX5 mutations are much less common causes of the disorder. There are likely other genes that have ...
Branchiootorenal syndrome
Is Branchiootorenal syndrome inherited ?
Is branchiootorenal syndrome inherited? Branchiootorenal syndrome may be inherited or occur sporadically. The inheritance pattern of branchiootorenal syndrome is autosomal dominant. Autosomal dominant inheritance is when one mutated copy of the gene that causes a disorder in each cell is needed for a person to be affec...
Branchiootorenal syndrome
What are the treatments for Branchiootorenal syndrome ?
How might branchiootorenal syndrome be treated? Hereditary hearing loss conditions, in general, tend to be managed by a team that includes an otolaryngologist, an audiologist, a clinical geneticist, a pediatrician, sometimes an educator of the Deaf, a neurologist, and in case of branchiootorenal syndrome, a nephrologis...
Branchiootorenal syndrome
What is (are) Mosaic trisomy 8 ?
Mosaic trisomy 8 is a chromosome disorder defined by the presence of three copies of chromosome 8 in some cells of the body. It is characterized by distinctive facial features; mild intellectual disability; and joint, kidney, cardiac, and skeletal abnormalities. Males are more frequently affected than females. In the a...
Mosaic trisomy 8
What are the symptoms of Mosaic trisomy 8 ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Mosaic trisomy 8? The facial features are usually mild and can include elongation of the skull (scaphocephaly), prominent forehead, widely-spaced eyes, deeply set eyes, broad upturned nose, micrognathia, and ear abnormalities. Additional features can include: agenesis of the corpus ca...
Mosaic trisomy 8
What are the symptoms of Spinocerebellar ataxia X-linked type 3 ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Spinocerebellar ataxia X-linked type 3? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Spinocerebellar ataxia X-linked type 3. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You...
Spinocerebellar ataxia X-linked type 3
What are the symptoms of Microcephaly-albinism-digital anomalies syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Microcephaly-albinism-digital anomalies syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Microcephaly-albinism-digital anomalies syndrome. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with...
Microcephaly-albinism-digital anomalies syndrome
What is (are) Coccygodynia ?
Coccygodynia is a rare condition in that causes pain in and around the coccyx (tailbone). Although various causes have been described for the condition, the more common causes are direct falls and injury.
Coccygodynia
What are the symptoms of Coccygodynia ?
What signs and symptoms are associated with coccygodynia? The classic symptom is pain when pressure is applied to the tailbone, such as when sitting on a hard chair. Symptoms usually improve with relief of pressure when standing or walking . Other symptoms include : Immediate and severe pain when moving from sitting to...
Coccygodynia
What causes Coccygodynia ?
What causes coccygodynia? A number of different causes have been associated with coccygodynia. However, the most common cause is a direct fall and injury to the area of the sacrum and coccyx. These types of injuries can occur from various activities, examples include a kick, an injury on a trampoline when one hits the ...
Coccygodynia
What are the treatments for Coccygodynia ?
What treatment is available for coccygodynia? Treatment for coccygodynia generally falls into conservative management or surgical intervention categories. The conservative approach typically includes hot sitz baths, NSAIDs, stool softeners, and/or the use of a donut-shaped pillow or gel cushion to descrease pressure an...
Coccygodynia
What is (are) Ewing sarcoma ?
Ewing sarcoma is a malignant (cancerous) bone tumor that affects children. It can occur any time during childhood and young adulthood, but usually develops during puberty, when bones are growing rapidly. The tumor may arise anywhere in the body, usually in the long bones of the arms and legs, the pelvis, or the chest. ...
Ewing sarcoma
What are the symptoms of Ewing sarcoma ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Ewing sarcoma? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Ewing sarcoma. 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...
Ewing sarcoma
What causes Ewing sarcoma ?
What causes Ewing sarcoma? The exact cause of Ewing sarcoma remains largely unknown. Chromosomal studies have found that Ewing sarcoma cells are often characterized by an abnormal change in their genetic makeup known as a reciprocal translocation. The most common mutation, occurring in approximately 85% of Ewing sarcom...
Ewing sarcoma
Is Ewing sarcoma inherited ?
Is Ewing sarcoma an inherited condition? This condition is generally not inherited but arises from a mutation in the body's cells that occurs after conception (somatic mutation). Most cases are considered to be sporadic. However, the incidence of neuroectodermal and stomach malignancies is increased among family member...
Ewing sarcoma
What is (are) 47, XYY syndrome ?
47, XYY syndrome is a condition in males characterized by features that occur due to having an extra copy of the Y chromosome in each cell. Signs and symptoms can vary and range from barely noticeable to more severe; many men with the extra Y chromosome are completely unaware of its presence. Appearance and intelligenc...
47, XYY syndrome
What causes 47, XYY syndrome ?
What causes 47, XYY syndrome? 47,XYY syndrome is caused by the presence of an extra copy of the Y chromosome in each of a male's cells. This is typically due to a random event during the formation of a sperm cell in the father, usually before conception (fertilization of the egg). In this case, the father's two Y chrom...
47, XYY syndrome
Is 47, XYY syndrome inherited ?
Is 47, XYY syndrome inherited? 47, XYY syndrome is usually not inherited. It is typically due to a random event during the formation of a sperm cell. Recurrence of 47, XYY syndrome in a family is rare. The recurrence risk for siblings and other family members is not thought to be increased. Additionally, men with 47, X...
47, XYY syndrome
What is (are) Laron syndrome ?
Laron syndrome is a condition that occurs when the body is unable to utilize growth hormone. It is primarily characterized by short stature. Other signs and symptoms vary but may include reduced muscle strength and endurance; hypoglycemia in infancy; delayed puberty; short limbs (arms and legs); and obesity. It is ofte...
Laron syndrome
What are the symptoms of Laron syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Laron syndrome? Laron syndrome is a rare condition in which the body is unable to use growth hormone. The primary symptom is short stature. Although affected people are generally close to average size at birth, they experience slow growth from early childhood. If left untreated, adult...
Laron syndrome
What causes Laron syndrome ?
What causes Laron syndrome? Laron syndrome is caused by changes (mutations) in the GHR gene. This gene encodes growth hormone receptor, which is a protein found on the outer membrane of cells throughout the body. Growth hormone receptor is designed to recognize and bind growth hormone, which triggers cellular growth an...
Laron syndrome
Is Laron syndrome inherited ?
Is Laron syndrome inherited? Most cases of Laron syndrome are inherited in an autosomal recessive manner. This means that to be affected, a person must have a mutation in both copies of the responsible gene in each cell. The parents of an affected person usually each carry one mutated copy of the gene and are referred ...
Laron syndrome
How to diagnose Laron syndrome ?
How is Laron syndrome diagnosed? A diagnosis of Laron syndrome is often suspected based on the presence of characteristic signs and symptoms. Additional testing can then be ordered to confirm the diagnosis and rule out other conditions that cause similar features. This generally includes blood tests to measure the leve...
Laron syndrome
What are the treatments for Laron syndrome ?
How might Laron syndrome be treated? There is currently no cure for Laron syndrome. Treatment is primarily focused on improving growth. The only specific treatment available for this condition is subcutaneous injections of insulin-like growth factor 1 (a growth-promoting hormone), often called IGF-1. IGF-1 stimulates l...
Laron syndrome
What are the symptoms of Osteoporosis-pseudoglioma syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Osteoporosis-pseudoglioma syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Osteoporosis-pseudoglioma syndrome. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use...
Osteoporosis-pseudoglioma syndrome
What are the symptoms of DCMA syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of DCMA syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for DCMA syndrome. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the MedlinePlus Medical Dictionary to loo...
DCMA syndrome
What is (are) Familial stomach cancer ?
Familial stomach cancer is a cluster of stomach cancer within a family. Most cases of stomach cancer occur sporadically in people with little to no family history of the condition; however, approximately 10% of stomach cancer is considered "familial." Although the underlying cause of some familial cases is unknown, gen...
Familial stomach cancer
What are the symptoms of Multicentric osteolysis nephropathy ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Multicentric osteolysis nephropathy? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Multicentric osteolysis nephropathy. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can u...
Multicentric osteolysis nephropathy
What are the symptoms of Retinal arterial macroaneurysm with supravalvular pulmonic stenosis ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Retinal arterial macroaneurysm with supravalvular pulmonic stenosis? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Retinal arterial macroaneurysm with supravalvular pulmonic stenosis. If the information is available, the table below includes how of...
Retinal arterial macroaneurysm with supravalvular pulmonic stenosis
What is (are) Systemic scleroderma ?
Systemic scleroderma is an autoimmune disorder that affects the skin and internal organs. It is characterized by the buildup of scar tissue (fibrosis) in the skin and other organs. The fibrosis is caused by the body's production of too much collagen, which normally strengthens and supports connective tissues. The signs...
Systemic scleroderma
What are the symptoms of Systemic scleroderma ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Systemic scleroderma? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Systemic scleroderma. 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...
Systemic scleroderma
What causes Systemic scleroderma ?
What causes systemic scleroderma? The exact, underlying cause of systemic sclerosis is unknown. The cause appears to involve some injury to the cells that line blood vessels, resulting in excessive activation of dermal connective tissue cells, called fibroblasts. Fibroblasts normally produce collagen and other proteins...
Systemic scleroderma
Is Systemic scleroderma inherited ?
Is systemic scleroderma inherited? Most cases of systemic scleroderma are sporadic and are not inherited. This means the condition typically occurs in people with no history of the condition in their family. Some people with systemic scleroderma have relatives with other autoimmune disorders, and a few cases of the con...
Systemic scleroderma
How to diagnose Systemic scleroderma ?
Is genetic testing available for systemic scleroderma? Because systemic scleroderma is not caused by a mutation in any one specific gene, clinical genetic testing to confirm a diagnosis or identify a "carrier" is not currently available. Even if someone is known to carry a version of a gene that may make them suscepti...
Systemic scleroderma
What is (are) 2q37 deletion syndrome ?
2q37 deletion syndrome is a rare chromosome condition that can affect many parts of the body. Approximately 100 cases have been reported worldwide. This condition is characterized by weak muscle tone (hypotonia) in infancy, mild to severe intellectual disability and developmental delay, behavioral problems, characteris...
2q37 deletion syndrome
What are the symptoms of 2q37 deletion syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of 2q37 deletion syndrome? Most babies with 2q37 deletion syndrome are born with hypotonia, which usually improves with age. About 25 percent of those with this condition have autism, a developmental condition that affects communication and social interaction. The characteristic facial f...
2q37 deletion syndrome
What causes 2q37 deletion syndrome ?
What causes 2q37 deletion syndrome? 2q37 deletion syndrome is caused by a deletion of genetic material from a specific region in the long (q) arm of chromosome 2. The deletion occurs near the end of the chromosome at a location designated 2q37. The size of the deletion varies among affected individuals. The signs and s...
2q37 deletion syndrome
Is 2q37 deletion syndrome inherited ?
How is 2q37 deletion syndrome inherited? Can it be a hidden trait? Most cases of 2q37 deletion syndrome are not inherited. They result from a chromosomal deletion that occurs as a random event during the formation of reproductive cells (eggs or sperm) or in early fetal development. Affected people typically have no his...
2q37 deletion syndrome
What is (are) Pachygyria ?
Pachygyria is a developmental condition due to abnormal migration of nerve cells (neurons) in the developing brain and nervous system. With pachygyria, there are few gyri (the ridges between the wrinkles in the brain), and they are usually broad and flat. The condition is also known as "incomplete lissencephaly." Pachy...
Pachygyria
What are the symptoms of Pachygyria ?
What are the signs and symptoms of pachygyria? Signs and symptoms of pachygyria vary among affected people and can depend on the extent of the abnormality. They often include poor muscle tone and motor function; seizures; developmental delays; intellectual disability; failure to grow and thrive; difficulties with feedi...
Pachygyria
What causes Pachygyria ?
What causes pachygyria? Pachygyria, also called "incomplete lissencephaly," may be caused by various non-genetic (environmental) and genetic factors that play a role in impairing the development of the outer region of the brain (the cerebral cortex). The cerebral cortex is responsible for conscious movement and thought...
Pachygyria
What are the treatments for Pachygyria ?
How might pachygyria be treated? Because the symptoms of the condition vary from person to person, treatment is symptomatic, and may include anti-seizure medication, such as Trileptal, and special or supplemental education consisting of physical, occupational, and speech therapies.
Pachygyria
What is (are) Pudendal Neuralgia ?
Pudendal neuralgia occurs when the pudendal nerve is injured or compressed. Symptoms include pain, burning, tingling, or numbness in the pelvic or buttock areas; symptoms worsen while an affected individual is in a sitting position. The cause of pudendal neuralgia is unknown. Treatment includes nerve block of the pu...
Pudendal Neuralgia
What are the treatments for Pudendal Neuralgia ?
What treatments are available for pudendal neuralgia? There are no established guidelines for the treatment of pudendal neuralgia. Treatment may include medications, the use of a specialized cushion while sitting, nerve block, surgery to remove nearby tissues that may be pressing on the pudendal nerve, or nerve stimul...
Pudendal Neuralgia
What are the symptoms of Thoraco abdominal enteric duplication ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Thoraco abdominal enteric duplication? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Thoraco abdominal enteric duplication. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You c...
Thoraco abdominal enteric duplication
What is (are) Chanarin-Dorfman syndrome ?
Chanarin-Dorfman syndrome is an inherited condition in which fats are stored abnormally in the body. Affected individuals cannot break down certain fats called triglycerides. These fats accumulate in organs and tissues, including skin, liver, muscles, intestine, eyes, and ears. At birth, affected individuals usually pr...
Chanarin-Dorfman syndrome
What are the symptoms of Chanarin-Dorfman syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Chanarin-Dorfman syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Chanarin-Dorfman 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 M...
Chanarin-Dorfman syndrome
What is (are) Squamous cell carcinoma ?
Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the second most common skin cancer. SCC most often affects individuals who are exposed to large amounts of sunlight. It is typically characterized by a red papule or plaque with a scaly or crusted surface; it may be suspected whenever a small, firm reddish-colored skin lesion, growth or...
Squamous cell carcinoma
What are the treatments for Squamous cell carcinoma ?
How might squamous cell carcinoma be treated? Skin cancer generally has a high cure rate if it is treated early. Treatment depends on how big the tumor is, its location, and how far it has spread (metastasis). Methods of treatment for squamous cell carcinoma may include: Curettage and desiccation - scraping away the ca...
Squamous cell carcinoma
What is (are) Myotonic dystrophy type 1 ?
Myotonic dystrophy type 1, one of the two types of myotonic dystrophy, is an inherited type of muscular dystrophy that affects the muscles and other body systems (e.g., heart, eyes, pancreas). Myotonic dystrophy type 1 has been categorized into three somewhat overlapping subtypes: mild, classic, and congenital (presen...
Myotonic dystrophy type 1
What are the symptoms of Myotonic dystrophy type 1 ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Myotonic dystrophy type 1? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Myotonic dystrophy type 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 MedlinePlus M...
Myotonic dystrophy type 1
Is Myotonic dystrophy type 1 inherited ?
How is myotonic dystrophy type 1 inherited? Myotonic dystrophy type 1 is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern, which means one copy of the altered gene in each cell is sufficient to cause the disorder. In most cases, an affected person has one affected parent. As myotonic dystrophy is passed from one generation t...
Myotonic dystrophy type 1
What are the treatments for Myotonic dystrophy type 1 ?
How might myotonic dystrophy type 1 associated vision problems be treated? Treatment of eye and vision problems must be individually tailored. Refractive error and astigmatism can be corrected with eyeglasses, contact lenses, or surgery. Special glasses with eye "crutches" can be used to improve vision in people with p...
Myotonic dystrophy type 1
What is (are) Achalasia ?
Achalasia is a disorder of the esophagus, the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach. It is characterized by enlargement of the esophagus, impaired ability of the esophagus to push food down toward the stomach (peristalsis), and failure of the ring-shaped muscle at the bottom of the esophagus (the lower e...
Achalasia
What are the symptoms of Achalasia ?
What are the signs and symptoms of achalasia? Most people with achalasia experience difficulty swallowing, also known as dysphagia and heartburn. Other symptoms might include: regurgitation or vomiting, noncardiac chest pain, odynophagia (painful swallowing), and pain in the upper central region of the abdomen. Non eso...
Achalasia
What causes Achalasia ?
What causes achalasia? The lower esophageal sphincter, the ring-shaped muscle at the bottom of the esophagus, normally relaxes during swallowing. In people with achalasia, this muscle ring does not relax as well. The reason for this problem is damage to the nerves of the esophagus. In some people, this problem appears ...
Achalasia
How to diagnose Achalasia ?
How is achalasia diagnosed? Achalasia is suspected in individuals with dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) and in instances where regurgitation symptoms are not responsive to protein pump inhibitor medication. The diagnosis of achalasia is confirmed by manometry (test that measures how well the esophagus is working); ho...
Achalasia
What are the treatments for Achalasia ?
How might achalasia be treated? The aim of treatment is to reduce the pressure at the lower esophageal sphincter. Therapy may involve: Injection with botulinum toxin (Botox) to help relax the sphincter muscles (used as a temporary fix) Medications, such as long-acting nitrates (i.e. isosorbide dinitrate) or calcium ch...
Achalasia
What are the symptoms of Progressive external ophthalmoplegia, autosomal recessive 1 ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Progressive external ophthalmoplegia, autosomal recessive 1 ? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Progressive external ophthalmoplegia, autosomal recessive 1 . If the information is available, the table below includes how often the sympto...
Progressive external ophthalmoplegia, autosomal recessive 1
What is (are) Fournier gangrene ?
Fournier gangrene refers to the death of body tissue of the genitals and/or perineum. Signs and symptoms of the condition include genital pain, tenderness, redness, and swelling with a rapid progression to gangrene. Although the condition can affect men and women of all ages, it is most commonly diagnosed in adult male...
Fournier gangrene
What are the symptoms of Woolly hair hypotrichosis everted lower lip and outstanding ears ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Woolly hair hypotrichosis everted lower lip and outstanding ears? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Woolly hair hypotrichosis everted lower lip and outstanding ears. If the information is available, the table below includes how often th...
Woolly hair hypotrichosis everted lower lip and outstanding ears
What is (are) Restless legs syndrome ?
Restless legs syndrome is a neurological condition that causes an irresistible urge to move the legs. The movement is triggered by strange or uncomfortable feelings, which occur mostly while the affected person is sitting or lying down and are worse at night. Movement (i.e. kicking, stretching, rubbing, or pacing) make...
Restless legs syndrome
What is (are) Ligneous conjunctivitis ?
Ligneous conjunctivitis is a rare disorder characterized by the buildup of a protein called fibrin which causes inflammation of the conjunctiva (conjunctivitis) and leads to thick, woody (ligneous), inflamed growths that are yellow, white, or red. Ligneous conjunctivitis most often occurs on the inside of the eyelids, ...
Ligneous conjunctivitis
What are the symptoms of Carnevale syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Carnevale syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Carnevale 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...
Carnevale syndrome
What are the symptoms of Spondyloepimetaphyseal dysplasia X-linked ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Spondyloepimetaphyseal dysplasia X-linked? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Spondyloepimetaphyseal dysplasia X-linked. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this conditio...
Spondyloepimetaphyseal dysplasia X-linked
What is (are) Mucopolysaccharidosis type IVA ?
Mucopolysaccharidosis type IVA (MPS IVA, also called Morquio syndrome, type A) is a metabolic condition that primarily affects the skeleton. The severity, age of onset, and associated symptoms vary significantly from person to person and range from a severe and rapidly progressive, early-onset form to a slowly progress...
Mucopolysaccharidosis type IVA
What are the symptoms of Mucopolysaccharidosis type IVA ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Mucopolysaccharidosis type IVA? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Mucopolysaccharidosis type IVA. 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...
Mucopolysaccharidosis type IVA
What are the symptoms of Thyrotropin deficiency, isolated ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Thyrotropin deficiency, isolated? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Thyrotropin deficiency, isolated. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the...
Thyrotropin deficiency, isolated
What are the symptoms of Fructosuria ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Fructosuria? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Fructosuria. 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...
Fructosuria
What is (are) Pycnodysostosis ?
Pycnodysostosis is a rare condition characterized by moderate short stature (1.35m to 1.5m), increased density of the bones (osteosclerosis/osteopetrosis), underdevelopment of the tips of the fingers with absent or small nails, an abnomal collarbone (clavicle), distinctive facial features including a large head with a ...
Pycnodysostosis
What are the symptoms of Pycnodysostosis ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Pycnodysostosis? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Pycnodysostosis. 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...
Pycnodysostosis
What is (are) Deafness and myopia syndrome ?
Deafness and myopia syndrome is rare condition that affects both hearing and vision. Beginning at birth or in early infancy, people with this condition have moderate to profound hearing loss in both ears that generally becomes worse over time. Affected people also develop severe myopia (nearsightedness) later in infanc...
Deafness and myopia syndrome
What are the symptoms of Deafness and myopia syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Deafness and myopia syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Deafness and myopia 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 Medline...
Deafness and myopia syndrome
What are the symptoms of Ramos Arroyo Clark syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Ramos Arroyo Clark syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Ramos Arroyo Clark syndrome. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the MedlinePl...
Ramos Arroyo Clark syndrome
What is (are) Glutathione synthetase deficiency ?
Glutathione synthetase deficiency is type of organic acidemia that affects the production glutathione. Glutathione helps prevent cell damage, build DNA and proteins, and process medications and cancer-causing compounds. People can have mild, moderate, or severe disease. Mild disease may cause hemolytic anemia and 5-oxo...
Glutathione synthetase deficiency
What are the symptoms of Glutathione synthetase deficiency ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Glutathione synthetase deficiency? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Glutathione synthetase deficiency. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use t...
Glutathione synthetase deficiency
What is (are) Nonspherocytic hemolytic anemia due to hexokinase deficiency ?
Nonspherocytic hemolytic anemia due to hexokinase deficiency (NSHA due to HK1 deficiency) is a very rare condition mainly characterized by severe, chronic hemolysis, beginning in infancy. Approximately 20 cases of this condition have been described to date. Signs and symptoms of hexokinase deficiency are very similar t...
Nonspherocytic hemolytic anemia due to hexokinase deficiency
What are the symptoms of Nonspherocytic hemolytic anemia due to hexokinase deficiency ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Nonspherocytic hemolytic anemia due to hexokinase deficiency? Hexokinase deficiency manifests itself primarily as nonspherocytic hemolytic anemia (NSHA). The signs and symptoms of hexokinase deficiency are very similar to those of pyruvate kinase deficiency, a more common inherited ca...
Nonspherocytic hemolytic anemia due to hexokinase deficiency
What causes Nonspherocytic hemolytic anemia due to hexokinase deficiency ?
What causes nonspherocytic hemolytic anemia due to hexokinase deficiency? Nonspherocytic hemolytic anemia due to hexokinase deficiency has been shown to be caused by mutations in the HK1 gene, which cause at least a partial deficiency of the enzyme hexokinase. This enzyme plays an important role in the chemical process...
Nonspherocytic hemolytic anemia due to hexokinase deficiency
Is Nonspherocytic hemolytic anemia due to hexokinase deficiency inherited ?
How is nonspherocytic hemolytic anemia due to hexokinase deficiency inherited? Nonspherocytic hemolytic anemia due to hexokinase deficiency is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner. This means that a mutation in both copies of the gene associated with the condition must be present in order to be affected. The pare...
Nonspherocytic hemolytic anemia due to hexokinase deficiency
What are the treatments for Nonspherocytic hemolytic anemia due to hexokinase deficiency ?
How might nonspherocytic hemolytic anemia due to hexokinase deficiency be treated? When severe anemia is present, blood transfusions may be necessary. Affected individuals should avoid any drugs that can cause destruction of red blood cells, as well as any environmental triggers that may be identified.
Nonspherocytic hemolytic anemia due to hexokinase deficiency
What is (are) Isobutyryl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency ?
Isobutyryl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency (IBD deficiency) is an inborn error of valine (an amino acid) metabolism. The symptoms, which may not develop until later in infancy or childhood, can include failure to thrive, dilated cardiomyopathy, seizures, and anemia. IBD deficiency is caused by mutations in the ACAD8 gene....
Isobutyryl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency
What are the symptoms of Isobutyryl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Isobutyryl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency? Infants with IBD deficiency usually appear healthy at birth. The signs and symptoms of IBD deficiency may not appear until later in infancy or childhood and can include poor feeding and growth (failure to thrive), a weakened and enlarged heart ...
Isobutyryl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency
What causes Isobutyryl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency ?
What causes isobutyryl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency (IBD deficiency)? IBD deficiency is caused by mutations in the ACAD8 gene. The ACAD8 gene provides instructions for making an enzyme that plays an essential role in breaking down proteins from the diet. Specifically, the enzyme is responsible for processing valine, an...
Isobutyryl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency
Is Isobutyryl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency inherited ?
How is isobutyryl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency (IBD deficiency) inherited? IBD deficiency is inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern, which means both copies of the gene in each cell have mutations. The parents of an individual with an autosomal recessive condition each carry one copy of the mutated gene, but they ...
Isobutyryl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency
What are the treatments for Isobutyryl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency ?
How is isobutyryl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency (IBD deficiency) treated? There is no standard treatment protocol for IBD deficiency. Infants diagnosed through newborn screening are encouraged to work with a metabolic disease specialist and a dietician experienced in metabolic disorders. Some treatments may be recommend...
Isobutyryl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency
What are the symptoms of Congenital myasthenic syndrome with episodic apnea ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Congenital myasthenic syndrome with episodic apnea? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Congenital myasthenic syndrome with episodic apnea. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people ...
Congenital myasthenic syndrome with episodic apnea
What are the symptoms of Intrauterine growth retardation with increased mitomycin C sensitivity ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Intrauterine growth retardation with increased mitomycin C sensitivity? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Intrauterine growth retardation with increased mitomycin C sensitivity. If the information is available, the table below includes ...
Intrauterine growth retardation with increased mitomycin C sensitivity
What are the symptoms of Tetraploidy ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Tetraploidy? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Tetraploidy. 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...
Tetraploidy
What is (are) Prurigo nodularis ?
Prurigo nodularis is a skin condition characterized by hard crusty lumps that itch intensely. The exact cause of the condition is unknown. However, it can occur in isolation or as a result of repeated trauma to chronic pruritus (itching). Treatment for the condition can be challenging.
Prurigo nodularis
What are the treatments for Prurigo nodularis ?
Is there treatment for prurigo nodularis? Prurigo nodularis can be challenging to treat. Due to the intensity of the itch patients may go from doctor to doctor without receiving much relief. Treatment may vary from person to person, as no one treatment is always effective at alleviating symptoms. Several treatments ma...
Prurigo nodularis