syndromes
Antisynthetase Syndrome
By admin on August 21st, 2017 in syndromes
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 extreme cold). To correctly diagnose antisynthetase syndrome, there should be serum autoantibodies directed against aminoacyl-tRNA […]
Slipping Rib Syndrome
By admin on May 23rd, 2017 in syndromes
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 area. This condition usually involves the tenth rib because this rib isn’t directly attach to […]
Peter Pan Syndrome
By admin on May 22nd, 2017 in syndromes
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. He is a grown up man but does not behave like a mature person. In […]
Tachy Brady Syndrome
By admin on May 21st, 2017 in syndromes
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 of tachy brady syndrome, there is an alternation of the fast and slow heart rate. […]
Sotos Syndrome
By admin on May 21st, 2017 in syndromes
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 narrow. The forehead is high and cheeks are red. The chin is small and pointed. […]
Waardenburg Syndrome
By admin on May 5th, 2015 in syndromes
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 birth defects like cleft lip, cleft palate, intestinal and spinal defects as well. A Dutch […]