Behcet’s syndrome is a unique disease that is identified by the presence of the classic three symptoms, i.e., aphthous ulcers or mouth ulcers which occur in little clusters, genital ulcers, and uveitisor inflammation of a particular area around the eye’s pupil. Pathergy test, skin biopsy, and MRI scan can also confirm this syndrome. So far,… Continue reading Behcet Syndrome
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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
Morquio Syndrome
Morquio syndrome is also technically called as mucopolysaccharidosis IV. This is a rare hereditary disorder which affects the development of intracatilaginous bone. The condition results in serious deformation of skeleton, especially the long bones and spine as well as causes dwarfing. The disorder is usually detected within the first two years of affected child’s life.… Continue reading Morquio Syndrome
Noonan Syndrome
What is Noonan Syndrome ? Noonan syndrome is a genetic mutation that hinders the normal growth of body parts,causesheart defects, restricts body growth, lowers intelligence, and results in unusual face formation and other physical disorders.During the conception of fetus, Noonan syndrome is caused due to the fetus acquiring a copy of mutated gene from a… Continue reading Noonan Syndrome