DiGeorge syndrome is a congenital genetic condition marked by incomplete development of numerous body systems. It is caused due to deletion of a section of chromosome 22 and hence is medically referred to as 22q11.2 deletion syndrome. Before the discovery of chromosome 22 defect as the causative factor, DiGeorge syndrome was referred to by several… Continue reading DiGeorge Syndrome
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Patau Syndrome
Patau syndrome is a hereditary disorder which occurs because of an extra copy of chromosome 13. Usually there are two copies of chromosome 13, but in this case, instead of 2 there are 3 copies. Patau syndrome is mostly called as Trisomy 13 wherein a part of chromosome 13, or whole, is three times more… Continue reading Patau Syndrome
Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Guillain-Barre syndrome is a disease wherein the immune system of the body attacks the nerves. Initial symptoms include tingling and weakness feeling in the extremities of the body. Later, the sensations may spread to other parts of the body eventually resulting in complete paralysis. In very serious cases of this syndrome the affected person has… Continue reading Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Sturge-Weber Syndrome
Sturge-Weber syndrome, also called as ‘encephelotrigeminal angiomatosis’ is a disorder which is present from birth, but is not inherited. Sturge-Weber syndrome is an uncommon disorder and some features of this syndrome include anomalies of the nervous system and a congenital birthmark on the face. However, research studies show that skin injuries may occur due to… Continue reading Sturge-Weber Syndrome