Behcet’s Syndrome
Behcet’s syndrome is a rare disease, which causes inflammation of blood vessels. Exact cause for the syndrome is not known. It is believed that an autoimmune disorder might be the cause for this...
View ArticleCrouzon syndrome
Crouzon syndrome is a genetic disorder. It is one of many birth defects that results in abnormal fusion between bones in the skull and face. Normally, as an infant’s brain grows, open sutures between...
View ArticleEdwards Syndrome
Edwards syndrome is a genetic disorder, in which a person has a third copy of material from chromosome 18, instead of the usual two copies. It is three times more common in girls than boys. The...
View ArticleHemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS)
What is Hemolytic uremic syndrome ? Hemolytic uremic syndrome is a disorder that is caused due to anomalous and premature damage of red blood cells. The commencement of this process leads to the...
View ArticleGoldenhar Syndrome
What is Goldenhar Syndrome ? Goldenhar syndrome is a congenital condition that is characterized by abnormalities if the face, head and spine. Goldenhar syndrome is also referred to as...
View ArticleFragile X Syndrome
What is Fragile X Syndrome ? It is one of the major types of inherited mental retardation. Fragile X Syndrome is caused due to mutation or alteration of a particular that is passed down in families....
View ArticleMorquio Syndrome
Morquio’s syndrome is a metabolic disorder that is inherited and wherein the body misses or lacks the essential ingredients that are necessary to break down elongated chains of sugar molecules known as...
View ArticleChilblains – Pictures, Symptoms, Treatment, Causes
Chilblains, refers to a condition that is characterized by painful inflammation of the tiny blood vessels present in the skin. The disorder arises as a reaction of the skin to sudden warming after...
View ArticleTreacher Collins Syndrome
Treacher Collins syndrome is a rare genetic congenital condition that causes abnormal growth of facial tissues and bones. It tends to run in families and gets passed with an autosomal dominant...
View ArticleTurner Syndrome
Turner syndrome refers to a genetic disorder that is only found in girls. The most common features of people that suffer from the condition are shortness, nonfunctional ovaries, and certain physical...
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