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Hunter's Syndrome, In Hunter's syndrome the deficient enzyme is iduronate 2-sulfatase . [ 1 ] The condition is X-linked recessive (Xq28) and there are a range of mutations/chrom...
Mucopolysaccharidosis Type I (Hurler's Syndrome), Differential diagnosis Other mucopolysaccharidoses: Hunter's syndrome (mucopolysaccharidosis type II) has no corneal...
Serotonin Syndrome, A neonatal behavioural syndrome - also called poor neonatal adaptation syndrome - can also occur as a result of maternal SSRI use during late pregnancy. [ 11 ] The ...
In adults, kyphosis is often related to osteoporosis but in children it can be due to injury, a tumour on the spine, or a genetic disorder, such as Hunter's syndrome or spina bifida. A...
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (Hughes' Syndrome), What is antiphospholipid syndrome? Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) - also called Hughes' syndrome ...
Several different types are described, including Hurler's syndrome and Hunter's syndrome. Purine and pyrimidine disorders These include hyperuricaemia leading to gout ...
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is part of a group of conditions called fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs).
Compartment Syndrome, Types of compartment syndrome Sudden (acute) compartment syndrome Acute compartment syndrome is a medical emergency. , Compartment ...
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Management Options Each treatment option for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome has various benefits, risks and con...
Klinefelter's Syndrome, Klinefelter's syndrome is a genetic condition that only affects males. Affected males have an extra X chromosome. , Genetic disorders Testosterone pr...
Cauda Equina Syndrome, What is cauda equina syndrome? Cauda equina syndrome (CES) is a particularly serious type of nerve root problem. There is pressure on the nerves at...
Guillain-Barré Syndrome, What is Guillain-Barré syndrome? Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a disease that affects nerves throughout the body and limbs. , G...
Marfan Syndrome, Three in four people who have Marfan syndrome have a parent who also has Marfan syndrome. You can inherit Marfan syndrome from just one of your par...
Turner Syndrome, Although there is no cure, there are treatments that can help most girls with Turner syndrome lead relatively normal lives. What is Turner syndrome? Tu...
Acute Coronary Syndrome, What is acute coronary syndrome? The term 'acute coronary syndrome' (ACS) covers a range of disorders, including a heart attack (myocardi...
Cushing's Syndrome, What is Cushing's syndrome? Cushing's syndrome develops when the level of a glucocorticoid in your body is too high over a long period of ...
Cyclical Vomiting Syndrome, What is cyclical vomiting syndrome? Cyclical vomiting syndrome is a condition in which a person has repeated episodes of feeling sick (nausea)...
Oral Allergy Syndrome, It's also called pollen-food syndrome, or pollen-food allergy. What is oral allergy syndrome? Oral allergy syndrome (OAS) is an alle...
Nephrotic Syndrome, What is nephrotic syndrome? Nephrotic syndrome is not a single disease - it is a syndrome. A syndrome is a set of symptoms and signs...
Fetal Anticonvulsant Syndrome, Fetal anticonvulsant syndrome (FACS) - also known as fetal valproate syndrome and fetal hydantoin syndrome - is a group of malf...