Pierre Robin syndrome is a condition featuring distinctive facial anomalies. It is also said to be a sequential disorder or a ‘sequence ’because of the associated abnormalities of the body, where 1 defect leads to another. The real reason for this disorder is not known till date; still it is held that some chromosomal hereditary… Continue reading Pierre Robin Syndrome
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Dandy Walker Syndrome
Dandy Walker syndrome is a congenital abnormality of the brain which affects the cerebellum and the spaces in and around the cerebellum that is composed of cerebrospinal fluid. The disorder gets its name from the founding fathers of neurosurgery, namely, Arthur Earl Walker and Walter Dandy Dandy Walker syndrome features a partial or complete absence… Continue reading Dandy Walker Syndrome
Fifth Disease – Pictures, Symptoms, Causes, Treatment
Fifth disease is a common, contagious, childhood ailment that is identified by a distinctive facial rash. It is also called as slapped-cheek diseaseand is caused by parvovirus infection.Fifth disease got its name as it was one of the common five diseases that affected children and occurred along with a rash. Parvovirus infection is mild in… Continue reading Fifth Disease – Pictures, Symptoms, Causes, Treatment
Angelman Syndrome
Angelman syndrome is a genetic condition that is characterized by the presence of neurological disorders and problems of developmental disabilities. Problems in speaking, body balancing, walking, and in few cases seizures are caused due to Angelman syndrome. Lavish smiles and laughter outbursts are common signs of this syndrome. Most patients have a happy nature along… Continue reading Angelman Syndrome