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What is (are) Dowling-Degos disease ?
Dowling-Degos disease is a skin condition characterized by a lacy or net-like (reticulate) pattern of abnormally dark skin coloring (hyperpigmentation), particularly in the body's folds and creases. Other features may include dark lesions on the face and back that resemble blackheads, red bumps around the mouth that re...
Dowling-Degos disease
What are the symptoms of Dowling-Degos disease ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Dowling-Degos disease? Dowling-Degos disease is characterized by a lacy or net-like (reticulate) pattern of abnormally dark skin coloring (hyperpigmentation), particularly in the body's folds and creases. These skin changes typically first appear in the armpits and groin area and can ...
Dowling-Degos disease
What are the treatments for Dowling-Degos disease ?
Is there a medicine that can cure Dowling-Degos disease? There is no cure for Dowling-Degos disease. Many different treatments have been tried for this condition, but none has proven effective in eliminating the symptoms for all patients. Topical retinoic acids, topical steroids, hydroquinone, tretinoin, and systemic r...
Dowling-Degos disease
What is (are) Noonan syndrome 2 ?
Noonan syndrome is a genetic disorder that causes abnormal development of multiple parts of the body. Features of Noonan syndrome may include a distinctive facial appearance, short stature, a broad or webbed neck, congenital heart defects, bleeding problems, skeletal malformations, and developmental delay. Noonan syndr...
Noonan syndrome 2
What are the treatments for Noonan syndrome 2 ?
How might Noonan syndrome be treated? Management generally focuses on the specific signs and symptoms present in each person. Treatments for the complications of Noonan syndrome (such as cardiovascular abnormalities) are generally standard and do not differ from treatment in the general population. Developmental disabi...
Noonan syndrome 2
What is (are) Progressive myoclonic epilepsy ?
Progressive myoclonus epilepsy (PME) refers to a group of inherited conditions involving the central nervous system and representing more than a dozen different diseases. These diseases share certain features, including a worsening of symptoms over time and the presence of both muscle contractions (myoclonus) and seizu...
Progressive myoclonic epilepsy
What are the symptoms of Renal hamartomas nephroblastomatosis and fetal gigantism ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Renal hamartomas nephroblastomatosis and fetal gigantism? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Renal hamartomas nephroblastomatosis and fetal gigantism. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is see...
Renal hamartomas nephroblastomatosis and fetal gigantism
What are the symptoms of Alopecia intellectual disability syndrome 2 ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Alopecia intellectual disability syndrome 2? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Alopecia intellectual disability syndrome 2. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this cond...
Alopecia intellectual disability syndrome 2
What are the symptoms of Aromatase excess syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Aromatase excess syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Aromatase excess 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...
Aromatase excess syndrome
What are the symptoms of Ring chromosome 10 ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Ring chromosome 10? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Ring chromosome 10. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the MedlinePlus Medical Diction...
Ring chromosome 10
What is (are) Dentinogenesis imperfecta ?
Dentinogenesis imperfecta is a condition that results in issues with tooth development, causing the teeth to be translucent and discolored (most often a blue-gray or yellow-brown in color). Individuals with this disorder tend to have teeth that are weaker than normal which leads to increased wear, breakage, and loss of...
Dentinogenesis imperfecta
What causes Dentinogenesis imperfecta ?
What causes dentinogenesis imperfecta? Mutations in the DSPP gene cause dentinogenesis imperfecta. The DSPP gene provides instructions for making three proteins that are essential for normal tooth development. These proteins are involved in the formation of dentin, which is a bone-like substance that makes up the prote...
Dentinogenesis imperfecta
Is Dentinogenesis imperfecta inherited ?
How do people inherit dentinogenesis imperfecta? Dentinogenesis imperfecta 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 parent with the condition.
Dentinogenesis imperfecta
What are the treatments for Dentinogenesis imperfecta ?
How might dentinogenesis imperfecta be treated? The aims of treatment are to remove sources of infection or pain, restore aesthetics and protect posterior teeth from wear. Treatment varies according to the age of the patient, severity of the problem and the presenting complaint. Crowns, caps or other forms of dental ca...
Dentinogenesis imperfecta
What is (are) Crusted scabies ?
Crusted scabies (also called Norwegian scabies) is a severe form of scabies that most often occurs in people who have a weakened immune system, neurological disease, the elderly, the disabled, or those who are mentally incapacitated. It is characterized by thick crusts of skin that contain large numbers of scabies mite...
Crusted scabies
What is (are) Budd-Chiari syndrome ?
Budd-Chiari syndrome is a rare disorder characterized by narrowing and obstruction of the veins of the liver. This narrowing or obstruction slows or prevents blood from flowing out of the liver and back to the heart which can lead to liver damage. While some people experience no symptoms, many experience fatigue, abdom...
Budd-Chiari syndrome
What are the symptoms of Budd-Chiari syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Budd-Chiari syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Budd-Chiari syndrome. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the MedlinePlus Medical Dic...
Budd-Chiari syndrome
What are the treatments for Budd-Chiari syndrome ?
How might Budd-Chiari syndrome be treated? The treatment of Budd-Chiari syndrome varies, depending on the cause of the blockage. Medical treatments may include: Blood-thinning (anticoagulation) medications Clot-busting drugs (thrombolytic treatment) Treatment for the liver disease, including ascites Surgical treatments...
Budd-Chiari syndrome
What are the symptoms of Thalamic degeneration, symmetric infantile ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Thalamic degeneration, symmetric infantile? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Thalamic degeneration, symmetric infantile. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condit...
Thalamic degeneration, symmetric infantile
What are the symptoms of Liver failure acute infantile ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Liver failure acute infantile? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Liver failure acute infantile. 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...
Liver failure acute infantile
What are the symptoms of Autosomal recessive axonal neuropathy with neuromyotonia ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Autosomal recessive axonal neuropathy with neuromyotonia? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Autosomal recessive axonal neuropathy with neuromyotonia. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is see...
Autosomal recessive axonal neuropathy with neuromyotonia
What is (are) Hereditary sensory neuropathy type 1 ?
Hereditary sensory neuropathy type 1 (HSN1) is a neurological condition characterized by nerve abnormalities in the legs and feet. Many people with this condition have tingling, weakness, and a reduced ability to feel pain and sense hot and cold. Some affected people do not lose sensation, but instead feel shooting pai...
Hereditary sensory neuropathy type 1
What are the symptoms of Hereditary sensory neuropathy type 1 ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Hereditary sensory neuropathy type 1? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Hereditary sensory neuropathy type 1. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can...
Hereditary sensory neuropathy type 1
Is Hereditary sensory neuropathy type 1 inherited ?
How is hereditary sensory neuropathy type 1 inherited? Hereditary sensory neuropathy type 1 (HSN1) is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. This means that having only one changed (mutated) copy of the responsible gene in each cell is enough to cause signs and symptoms of the condition. When a person with an autos...
Hereditary sensory neuropathy type 1
How to diagnose Hereditary sensory neuropathy type 1 ?
Is genetic testing available for hereditary sensory neuropathy type 1? At least four genes responsible for hereditary sensory neuropathy type 1 (HSN1) have been found: HSN1A (the most common form) is associated with mutations in the SPTLC1 gene HSN1B, reported in a small number of families, is linked to a specific loca...
Hereditary sensory neuropathy type 1
What are the treatments for Hereditary sensory neuropathy type 1 ?
How might hereditary sensory neuropathy type 1 be treated? Management of hereditary sensory neuropathy type 1 generally follows the guidelines for diabetic foot care, including careful cleansing and protection of wounds and surgical care when needed. Pain medications may be used by those who experience shooting pains.
Hereditary sensory neuropathy type 1
What is (are) Noonan syndrome 6 ?
Noonan syndrome is a genetic disorder that causes abnormal development of multiple parts of the body. Features of Noonan syndrome may include a distinctive facial appearance, short stature, a broad or webbed neck, congenital heart defects, bleeding problems, skeletal malformations, and developmental delay. Noonan syndr...
Noonan syndrome 6
What are the symptoms of Noonan syndrome 6 ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Noonan syndrome 6? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Noonan syndrome 6. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use the MedlinePlus Medical Dictionar...
Noonan syndrome 6
What are the treatments for Noonan syndrome 6 ?
How might Noonan syndrome be treated? Management generally focuses on the specific signs and symptoms present in each person. Treatments for the complications of Noonan syndrome (such as cardiovascular abnormalities) are generally standard and do not differ from treatment in the general population. Developmental disabi...
Noonan syndrome 6
What are the symptoms of Trigger thumb ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Trigger thumb? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Trigger thumb. 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...
Trigger thumb
What is (are) Dermatitis herpetiformis ?
Dermatitis herpetiformis is a rare, chronic, skin disorder characterized by groups of severely itchy blisters and raised skin lesions. These are more common on the knees, elbows, buttocks and shoulder blades. The slow onset of symptoms usually begins during adulthood, but children can also be affected. Other symptoms m...
Dermatitis herpetiformis
What are the symptoms of Dermatitis herpetiformis ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Dermatitis herpetiformis ? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Dermatitis herpetiformis . 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...
Dermatitis herpetiformis
What are the treatments for Dermatitis herpetiformis ?
How might dermatitis herpetiformis be treated? The antibiotic dapsone is extremely effective in treating this condition. Symptomatic improvement may occur in as little as several hours after the first dose. However, dapsone may cause serious side effects and requires regular monitoring by a physician. When this medicat...
Dermatitis herpetiformis
What are the symptoms of Thyroid cancer, follicular ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Thyroid cancer, follicular? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Thyroid cancer, follicular. 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...
Thyroid cancer, follicular
What is (are) Congenital deafness with vitiligo and achalasia ?
Congenital deafness with vitiligo and achalasia is a syndrome characterized by deafness present from birth (congenital), associated with short stature, vitiligo, muscle wasting and achalasia (swallowing difficulties). The condition was described in a brother and sister born to first cousin parents. It is believed to be...
Congenital deafness with vitiligo and achalasia
What are the symptoms of Congenital deafness with vitiligo and achalasia ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Congenital deafness with vitiligo and achalasia? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Congenital deafness with vitiligo and achalasia. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with t...
Congenital deafness with vitiligo and achalasia
What are the symptoms of Scalp defects postaxial polydactyly ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Scalp defects postaxial polydactyly? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Scalp defects postaxial polydactyly. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can u...
Scalp defects postaxial polydactyly
What is (are) Weaver syndrome ?
Weaver syndrome is a rare condition that is characterized primarily by tall stature. Other signs and symptoms of the condition may include macrocephaly (unusually large head size); intellectual disability; distinctive facial features; camptodactyly (permanently bent digits) of the fingers and/or toes; poor coordination...
Weaver syndrome
What are the symptoms of Weaver syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Weaver syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Weaver 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...
Weaver syndrome
What are the symptoms of Hyperostosis corticalis generalisata, benign form of Worth with torus palatinus ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Hyperostosis corticalis generalisata, benign form of Worth with torus palatinus? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Hyperostosis corticalis generalisata, benign form of Worth with torus palatinus. If the information is available, the tab...
Hyperostosis corticalis generalisata, benign form of Worth with torus palatinus
What are the symptoms of Familial glucocorticoid deficiency ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Familial glucocorticoid deficiency? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Familial glucocorticoid deficiency. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use...
Familial glucocorticoid deficiency
What are the symptoms of Chromosome Xp22 deletion syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Chromosome Xp22 deletion syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Chromosome Xp22 deletion syndrome. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can use t...
Chromosome Xp22 deletion syndrome
What are the symptoms of Renal tubular acidosis, distal, autosomal dominant ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Renal tubular acidosis, distal, autosomal dominant? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Renal tubular acidosis, distal, autosomal dominant. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people ...
Renal tubular acidosis, distal, autosomal dominant
What are the symptoms of Blepharophimosis with ptosis, syndactyly, and short stature ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Blepharophimosis with ptosis, syndactyly, and short stature? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Blepharophimosis with ptosis, syndactyly, and short stature. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom ...
Blepharophimosis with ptosis, syndactyly, and short stature
What are the symptoms of Zori Stalker Williams syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Zori Stalker Williams syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Zori Stalker Williams 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...
Zori Stalker Williams syndrome
What are the symptoms of Microphthalmia associated with colobomatous cyst ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Microphthalmia associated with colobomatous cyst? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Microphthalmia associated with colobomatous cyst. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with...
Microphthalmia associated with colobomatous cyst
What is (are) Roberts syndrome ?
Roberts syndrome is a genetic disorder characterized by limb and facial abnormalities. Affected individuals are born with abnormalities of all four limbs and typically have shortened arm and leg bones (hypomelia). They may also have phocomelia (in severe cases); abnormal or missing fingers and toes; joint deformities (...
Roberts syndrome
What are the symptoms of Roberts syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Roberts syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Roberts 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 ...
Roberts syndrome
How to diagnose Roberts syndrome ?
How is Roberts syndrome diagnosed? The diagnosis of Roberts syndrome is suspected in individuals with the following: Prenatal growth delay ranging from mild to severe. Average birth length and weight is typically below the third percentile in most affected infants. Limb malformations including bilateral, symmetric tetr...
Roberts syndrome
What are the symptoms of Microphthalmia syndromic 6 ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Microphthalmia syndromic 6? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Microphthalmia syndromic 6. 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...
Microphthalmia syndromic 6
What is (are) Autosomal dominant neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis 4B ?
Autosomal dominant neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis 4B is a form of adult neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis, which 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. Affected people generally experience beh...
Autosomal dominant neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis 4B
What are the symptoms of Autosomal dominant neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis 4B ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Autosomal dominant neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis 4B? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Autosomal dominant neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis 4B. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in peo...
Autosomal dominant neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis 4B
What is (are) Pachydermoperiostosis ?
Pachydermoperiostosis is a rare disorder characterized by clubbing of the fingers and toes; thickening of the skin of the face (pachyderma); excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis); and new bone formation associated with joint pain. Other features may include congenital heart disease and delayed closure of fontanelles. This...
Pachydermoperiostosis
What are the symptoms of Pachydermoperiostosis ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Pachydermoperiostosis? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Pachydermoperiostosis. 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...
Pachydermoperiostosis
What are the treatments for Pachydermoperiostosis ?
How might pachydermoperiostosis be treated? Treatment for pachydermoperiostosis mainly focuses on the specific signs and symptoms present in each individual. Bone and joint pain may be treated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), corticosteroids or colchicine. A vagotomy, a surgical procedure in which ce...
Pachydermoperiostosis
What are the symptoms of Aortic arch anomaly - peculiar facies - intellectual disability ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Aortic arch anomaly - peculiar facies - intellectual disability? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Aortic arch anomaly - peculiar facies - intellectual disability. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the ...
Aortic arch anomaly - peculiar facies - intellectual disability
What are the symptoms of Bardet-Biedl syndrome 7 ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Bardet-Biedl syndrome 7? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Bardet-Biedl syndrome 7. 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 7
What is (are) Cholesteatoma ?
Cholesteatoma is a type of skin cyst located in the middle ear. It can be congenital (present from birth), but it more commonly occurs as a complication of chronic ear infection. The hallmark symptom is a painless discharge from the ear. Hearing loss, dizziness, and facial muscle paralysis are rare but can result from ...
Cholesteatoma
What are the symptoms of Cholesteatoma ?
What symptoms are associated with cholesteatoma? Early symptoms may include drainage from the ear, sometimes with a foul odor. As the cholesteatoma cyst or sac enlarges, it can lead to a full feeling or pressure in the ear, hearing loss, dizziness and pain, numbness or muscle weakness on one side of the face. On examin...
Cholesteatoma
What causes Cholesteatoma ?
What causes cholesteatoma? A cholesteatoma usually occurs because of poor eustachian tube function in conjunction with infection in the middle ear. Negative pressure within the middle ear pulls a part of the eardrum the wrong way, creating a sac or cyst that fills with old skin cells and other waste material. As the cy...
Cholesteatoma
What are the treatments for Cholesteatoma ?
How might cholesteatoma be treated? An examination by an otolaryngologist - a doctor who specializes in head and neck conditions - can confirm the presence of a cholesteatoma. Initial treatment may consist of a careful cleaning of the ear, antibiotics, and eardrops. Therapy aims to stop drainage in the ear by controll...
Cholesteatoma
What is (are) Schimke immunoosseous dysplasia ?
Schimke immunoosseous dysplasia (SIOD) is a condition characterized by short stature, kidney disease, and a weakened immune system. Growth failure is often the first sign of this condition. Other features are usually detected in the evaluation for growth failure or in the following years. The severity of SIOD range...
Schimke immunoosseous dysplasia
What are the symptoms of Schimke immunoosseous dysplasia ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Schimke immunoosseous dysplasia? Schimke immunoosseous dysplasia is characterized by short stature, kidney disease, and a weakened immune system. In people with this condition, short stature is caused by flattened spinal bones (vertebrae), resulting in a shortened neck and trunk. Adul...
Schimke immunoosseous dysplasia
How to diagnose Schimke immunoosseous dysplasia ?
How is Schimke immunoosseous dysplasia diagnosed? The diagnosis of SIOD is made on clinical findings. The most definitive diagnostic findings are skeletal dysplasia (spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia), renal dysfunction (urinary protein loss), T lymphocyte deficiency, characteristic facial features, and hyperpigmented macu...
Schimke immunoosseous dysplasia
What are the treatments for Schimke immunoosseous dysplasia ?
How might Schimke immunoosseous dysplasia be treated? Treatment of Schimke immunoosseous dysplasia (SIOD) is based on addressing individual symptoms as they develop. Renal transplantation can treat the renal disease, and bone marrow transplantation has been done to treat the immunodeficiency. Blood thinning medicatio...
Schimke immunoosseous dysplasia
What is (are) Hydranencephaly ?
Hydranencephaly is a rare condition in which the brain's cerebral hemispheres are absent and replaced by sacs filled with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Affected infants may appear and act normal at birth, but irritability and hypertonia often develop within a few weeks. Other signs and symptoms may include seizures, hydro...
Hydranencephaly
What are the treatments for Hydranencephaly ?
How might hydranencephaly be treated? Unfortunately, there is no definitive treatment for hydranencephaly. Management of the condition typically focuses on the specific signs and symptoms present in the affected individual and is mostly supportive. Hydrocephalus (the buildup of too much cerebral spinal fluid in the bra...
Hydranencephaly
What are the symptoms of Campomelia Cumming type ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Campomelia Cumming type? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Campomelia Cumming 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 MedlinePlus Medic...
Campomelia Cumming type
What is (are) Tay-Sachs disease ?
Tay-Sachs disease is a rare inherited disorder that causes progressive destruction of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. Tay-Sachs is caused by the absence of a vital enzyme called hexosaminidase-A (Hex-A). Without Hex-A, a fatty substance, or lipid, called GM2 ganglioside accumulates abnormally in cells, especi...
Tay-Sachs disease
What are the symptoms of Tay-Sachs disease ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Tay-Sachs disease? The most common form of Tay-Sachs disease begins in infancy. Infants with this disorder typically appear normal until the age of 3 to 6 months, when development slows and muscles used for movement weaken. Affected infants lose motor skills such as turning over, sitt...
Tay-Sachs disease
What causes Tay-Sachs disease ?
What causes Tay-Sachs disease? Tay-Sachs disease is caused by mutations in the HEXA gene. The HEXA gene provides instructions for making part of an enzyme called beta-hexosaminidase A, which plays a critical role in the brain and spinal cord. This enzyme is located in lysosomes, which are structures in cells that break...
Tay-Sachs disease
Is Tay-Sachs disease inherited ?
How is Tay-Sachs disease inherited? This condition is inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern, which means two copies of the gene in each cell are altered. Most often, the parents of an individual with an autosomal recessive disorder are carriers of one copy of the altered gene but do not show signs and symptoms of...
Tay-Sachs disease
What are the treatments for Tay-Sachs disease ?
How might children with Tay-Sachs disease be treated? Although several attempts have been made at purified enzyme replacement therapy for children with Tay-Sachs disease, none has been successful. Cellular infusions and even bone marrow transplantation have been attempted with no evidence of benefit. Because no specifi...
Tay-Sachs disease
What are the symptoms of Kleiner Holmes syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Kleiner Holmes syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Kleiner Holmes 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...
Kleiner Holmes syndrome
What is (are) Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy ?
Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy (FECD) is an eye disease. It affects the thin layer of cells that line the back part of the cornea. This layer is called the endothelium. The disease occurs when these cells slowly start to die off. The cells help pump excess fluid out of the cornea. As more and more cells are lost, ...
Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy
Is Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy inherited ?
How is Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy inherited? The inheritance of Fuchs dystrophy is not straight forward. In some cases, Fuchs dystrophy appears to be inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern, which means one copy of the altered gene in each cell is sufficient to cause the disorder. When this condition is cau...
Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy
What is (are) Neuroleptic malignant syndrome ?
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is a rare neurological condition that is caused by an adverse reaction to neuroleptic (tranquilizer) or antipsychotic drugs. These drugs are commonly prescribed for the treatment of schizophrenia and other neurological, mental, or emotional disorders. Affected people may experience high f...
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
What are the symptoms of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2G ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2G? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2G. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this condition. You can u...
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2G
What is (are) Muckle-Wells syndrome ?
Muckle-Wells syndrome is an autoinflammatory disease, and the intermediate form of cryopyrin-associated periodic syndrome (CAPS). Signs and symptoms may include recurrent episodes of fever, skin rash, joint pain, abdominal pain, and pinkeye; progressive sensorineural deafness; and amyloidosis. It is caused by mutations...
Muckle-Wells syndrome
What are the symptoms of Muckle-Wells syndrome ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Muckle-Wells syndrome? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Muckle-Wells 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...
Muckle-Wells syndrome
What is (are) Gorham's disease ?
Gorham's disease is a rare bone disorder that is characterized by bone loss (osteolysis), often associated with swelling or abnormal blood vessel growth (angiomatous proliferation). Bone loss can occur in just one bone, or spread to soft tissue and adjacent bones. It may affect any part of the skeleton, but most common...
Gorham's disease
What are the symptoms of Gorham's disease ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Gorham's disease? Most cases of Gorham's disease are discovered before the age of 40. Symptoms vary among affected people and depend on the area of the body involved. The most commonly involved sites are the skull, jaw, shoulder, rib cage, and pelvis. The degree of complications range...
Gorham's disease
What are the treatments for Gorham's disease ?
How might Gorham disease be treated? No specific therapy exists for people with Gorham's disease. Certain treatments may be effective in some, but not others. Several different methods are often used before finding one that is effective. In some cases, treatment may not be necessary. Most people require intense treatme...
Gorham's disease
What are the symptoms of Retinopathy pigmentary mental retardation ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Retinopathy pigmentary mental retardation? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Retinopathy pigmentary mental retardation. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the symptom is seen in people with this conditio...
Retinopathy pigmentary mental retardation
What is (are) Fumarase deficiency ?
Fumarase deficiency is an inherited condition that primarily affects the nervous system, especially the brain. Affected infants may have microcephaly, abnormal brain structure, severe developmental delay, weak muscle tone (hypotonia), failure to thrive, seizures, and/or distinctive facial features. Other signs and symp...
Fumarase deficiency
What are the symptoms of Fumarase deficiency ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Fumarase deficiency? Most newborns with fumarase deficiency show severe neurologic abnormalities, including poor feeding, failure to thrive, and poor muscle tone (hypotonia). Early-onset infantile encephalopathy (altered brain structure or function), seizures, and severe developmental...
Fumarase deficiency
What causes Fumarase deficiency ?
What causes fumarase deficiency? Mutations in the FH gene cause fumarase deficiency. The FH gene provides instructions for making an enzyme called fumarase, which participates in a series of reactions allowing cells to use oxygen and generate energy. Mutations in the FH gene disrupt the enzyme's ability to do its job. ...
Fumarase deficiency
What are the treatments for Fumarase deficiency ?
How might fumarase deficiency be treated? There is currently no effective treatment for fumarase deficiency. Nutritional intervention may be appropriate for children with feeding difficulties. Physical therapy and wheelchairs can also be useful for some individuals.
Fumarase deficiency
What are the symptoms of Osteosclerosis with ichthyosis and premature ovarian failure ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Osteosclerosis with ichthyosis and premature ovarian failure? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Osteosclerosis with ichthyosis and premature ovarian failure. If the information is available, the table below includes how often the sympto...
Osteosclerosis with ichthyosis and premature ovarian failure
What is (are) Cone-rod dystrophy ?
Cone-rod dystrophies (CRDs) are a group of inherited eye disorders that affect both the cone and rod cells of the retina (photosenstitive receptor cells). In contrast to rod-cone dystrophies, individuals experience deterioration of the cone cells more severely than the rod cells. Initial signs and symptoms typically in...
Cone-rod dystrophy
What are the symptoms of Cone-rod dystrophy ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Cone-rod dystrophy? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Cone-rod dystrophy. 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...
Cone-rod dystrophy
What are the treatments for Cone-rod dystrophy ?
How might cone-rod dystrophy be treated? Currently, there is no therapy that stops the evolution of cone-rod dystrophy or restores vision. There are a few treatment options, such as light avoidance and the use of low-vision aids that may help to slow down the degenerative process. It is important that people with cone-...
Cone-rod dystrophy
What is (are) Parkinson disease ?
Parkinson disease belongs to a group of conditions called movement disorders. The four main symptoms are tremor, or trembling in hands, arms, legs, jaw, or head; rigidity, or stiffness of the limbs and trunk; bradykinesia, or slowness of movement; and postural instability, or impaired balance. These symptoms usually be...
Parkinson disease
What are the symptoms of Parkinson disease ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Parkinson disease? A number of disorders can cause symptoms similar to those of Parkinson disease. People with symptoms that resemble Parkinson disease but that result from other causes are sometimes said to have parkinsonism. Some of these disorders are listed below. Postencephalitic...
Parkinson disease
What causes Parkinson disease ?
What causes Parkinson disease? Parkinson disease occurs when the nerve cells in the brain that make dopamine, a chemical messenger which transmits signals within the brain to produce smooth physical movements, are slowly destroyed. Without dopamine, the nerve cells in the part of the brain known as the substantia nigra...
Parkinson disease
Is Parkinson disease inherited ?
Is Parkinson disease inherited? Most cases of Parkinson disease are classified as sporadic and occur in people with no apparent history of the disorder in their family. Although the cause of these cases remains unclear, sporadic cases probably result from a complex interaction of environmental and genetic factors. Addi...
Parkinson disease
How to diagnose Parkinson disease ?
How is Parkinson disease diagnosed? There are currently no blood or laboratory tests that have been proven to help diagnose sporadic cases of Parkinson disease. The diagnosis is generally made after careful evaluation of medical history, current symptoms, and exclusion of other conditions. The clinical findings of trem...
Parkinson disease
What is (are) Cockayne syndrome type II ?
Cockayne syndrome is a rare condition which causes short stature, premature aging (progeria), severe photosensitivity, and moderate to severe learning delay. This syndrome also includes failure to thrive in the newborn, microcephaly, and impaired nervous system development. Other symptoms may include hearing loss, toot...
Cockayne syndrome type II
What are the symptoms of Cockayne syndrome type II ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Cockayne syndrome type II? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Cockayne syndrome type II. 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...
Cockayne syndrome type II
What are the symptoms of Microphthalmia syndromic 9 ?
What are the signs and symptoms of Microphthalmia syndromic 9? The Human Phenotype Ontology provides the following list of signs and symptoms for Microphthalmia syndromic 9. 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...
Microphthalmia syndromic 9