Antisynthetase Syndrome
What is antisynthetase syndrome? It is an inflammatory muscle disease that is autoimmune in nature. It is characterized by myositis (inflammation of the muscles), polyarthritis (inflammation of various joints), and Raynaud phenomenon (vasospasm of the fingers and toes secondary to...
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Slipping Rib Syndrome
The slipping rib syndrome pertains to a rib that slips out of place. It is also called Tietze’s syndrome. With this condition, the ligament that supports the back and front of the rib stretches out causing pain in the chest...
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Peter Pan Syndrome
What is the Peter pan syndrome? It is a term used to denote a person who is unable to grow into maturity. A person of course, will grow physically but clings onto his childhood because he does not want responsibility....
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Tachy Brady Syndrome
What is Tachy Brady Syndrome ? Tachy brady syndrome (tachycardia-bradycardia) is a condition pertaining to the abnormality in the conduction system of the heart. Tachycardia refers to fast heart rate while bradycardia refers to slow heart rate. In the case...
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Sotos Syndrome
What is Sotos Syndrome? A Sotos syndrome is a disorder caused by genetic abnormalities. It is characterized by distinct facial appearance, developmental delay, learning difficulty, and overgrowth in childhood. The face of a person with Sotos syndrome is long and...
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Waardenburg Syndrome
What is Waardenburg syndrome? Waardenburg syndrome is a rare disease caused by genetic defects which occurs in 1 in 50000 populations. It presents with defects in eye, skin, and hair right from the birth. It may be associated with other...
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