- Syndrome
Other uses In medicine and psychology , a syndrome is the association of several clinically recognizable features, sign medicine signs observed by someone other than the patient , symptom s reported by the patient ... in association. Some syndromes, such as Down syndrome , have only one cause others, such as Parkinsonian syndrome , have multiple possible causes. In other cases, the cause of the syndrome is unknown. The term syndrome derives from the Greek language Greek sundrom and means concurrence of symptoms ..., A Greek English Lexicon , on Perseus ref A familiar syndrome name often continues to be used even ... severe than a defined syndrome, but that nevertheless can be identified and related to the full blown syndrome. A culture bound syndrome is a set of symptoms where there is no evidence of an underlying ... and associated conditions The description of a syndrome usually includes a number of essential characteristics ... and minor findings typical of the syndrome, there may be an association with other conditions, meaning that in persons with the specified syndrome these associated conditions occur more frequently than would be expected by chance. While the syndrome and the associated conditions may be correlation .... An example would be Down syndrome , which has the associated condition of diabetes mellitus ... of the syndrome. Examples One recent case study is AIDS acquired immune deficiency syndrome ..., finally explaining the hitherto mysterious syndrome . Severe acute respiratory syndrome SARS severe acute respiratory syndrome is an even more recent example of a syndrome in medicine that was later ..., 980 1037 , in The Canon of Medicine , pioneered the idea of a syndrome in the diagnosis of specific ... 0 19 513580 6. ref Verify source date September 2010 The concept of a medical syndrome was further ... Toxidrome Withdrawal Withdrawal syndrome References Reflist External links Wiktionary syndrome ... ca S ndrome cs Syndrom de Syndrom et S ndroom es S ndrome eo Simptomaro eu Sindrome fa fr Syndrome ... more details
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- Syndrome (disambiguation)
wiktionarypar Syndrome Syndrome may refer to Syndrome in medicine Syndrome decoding , in coding theory Syndrome The Incredibles , a fictional character Syndrome video game series disambig fr Syndrome homonymie ko it Sindrome disambigua nl Syndrome ja ru ... more details
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- Syndrome X
Syndrome X may refer to Cardiac syndrome X Metabolic syndrome Single X syndrome, where an individual has a single X chromosome, typically described as Turner syndrome The otherwise unidentifiable rare disease afflicting Brooke Greenberg . disambiguation ... more details
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- Ekbom syndrome
Ekbom syndrome may refer to Restless legs syndrome Delusional parasitosis disambig Category Neurocutaneous conditions ... more details
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- Meadow's syndrome
Meadow s syndrome or Meadows syndrome can refer to Munchausen syndrome by proxy , named for Roy Meadow , who characterized it in 1977 Postpartum cardiomyopathy , named for William Meadows , who characterized it in 1957 disambig ... more details
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- Bouveret syndrome
Bouveret syndrome can refer to Bouveret Hoffmann syndrome, or paroxysmal tachycardia Bouveret s syndrome, or gastric outlet obstruction due to a gallstone disambig ... more details
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- The Immunity Syndrome
The Immunity Syndrome may refer to The Immunity Syndrome Space 1999 The Immunity Syndrome Space 1999 , a 1977 episode of Space 1999 The Immunity Syndrome Star Trek The Immunity Syndrome Star Trek , a 1968 second season episode of Star Trek The Original Series disambiguation ... more details
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- Steal syndrome
Steal syndrome may refer to Cardiac steal syndrome Subclavian steal syndrome , often associated with fainting, and typically due to atherosclerosis Vascular access steal syndrome , a problem related to a surgically created vascular access fistula for hemodialysis See also Steele Richardson Olszewski syndrome, alternative name for progressive supranuclear palsy Disambig ... more details
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- Overgrowth syndrome
Overgrowth syndrome is a group of genetic disorders in which there is an abnormal increase in the size of the body or a body part that is often noted at birth . Examples of overgrowth syndromes include neurofibromatosis , Sotos syndrome , Beckwith Wiedemann syndrome , Simpson Golabi Behmel syndrome , Weaver syndrome , Proteus syndrome , Sturge Weber syndrome , and fragile X syndrome . Many of these syndromes increase the risk of cancer . See also Gigantism External links http www.cancer.gov Templates db alpha.aspx?CdrID 367429 Overgrowth syndrome entry in the public domain NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms http bigheaded.org Macrocephalia is the is a condition in which there is an abnormally overgrown brain. NCI cancer dict Multiple abnormalities Category Growth disorders Category Human height Category Growth hormones Category Neuroendocrinology Category People with gigantism Category Size oncology stub ... more details
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- Bazex syndrome
Bazex syndrome may refer to Bazex Dupr Christol syndrome Acrokeratosis paraneoplastica of Bazex disambig Category Conditions of the skin appendages Category Genodermatoses ... more details
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- HEC syndrome
HEC syndrome is a syndrome characterized by hydrocephalus , endocardial fibroelastosis and cataract s. References cite journal author Devi A, Eisenfeld L, Uphoff D, Greenstein R title New syndrome of hydrocephalus, endocardial fibroelastosis, and cataracts HEC syndrome . journal Am J Med Genet volume 56 issue 1 pages 62 6 year 1995 pmid 7747788 doi 10.1002 ajmg.1320560114 External links OMIM 600559 disease stub Category Syndromes ... more details
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- König's syndrome
K nig s syndrome synonym ileocaecal valve syndrome is a syndrome of abdominal pain in relation to meals, constipation alternated with diarrhea , meteorism , gurgling sounds hyper peristalsis on auscultation especially in the right iliac fossa , and abdominal distension . It is caused by an incomplete obstruction of the small intestine and especially of the ileocecal valve , e.g. in Crohn s disease , or in rare cases of cancer of the small intestine . It is named after the German surgeon, Franz K nig surgeon Franz K nig 1832 1910 , and should not be confused with K nig s disease , also named after him. References http www.vulgaris medical.com encyclopedie konig syndrome de 2665.html http www.vulgaris medical.com encyclopedie konig syndrome de 2665.html WhoNamedIt synd 1972 K nig s syndrome F. K nig. Die stricturirende Tuberculose des Darmes und ihre Behandlung. Deutsche Zeitschrift f r Chirurgie , 1892 34 65 81. http www.mercksource.com pp us cns cns hl dorlands.jspzQzpgzEzzSzppdocszSzuszSzcommonzSzdorlandszSzdorlandzSzdmd s 32zPzhtm 12781264 Dorlands Medical Dictionary Category Syndromes Konig s syndrome med sign stub fr Syndrome de K nig ... more details
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- Withdrawal syndrome
A withdrawal syndrome , also called a discontinuation syndrome is a set of symptoms occurring in discontinuation or dosage reduction of some types of medications. The risk of a discontinuation syndrome occurring increases with dosage and length of use. Alcohol withdrawal syndrome , symptoms seen when an individual reduces or stops alcohol consumption after periods of excessive alcohol intake Opioid dependence Opioid withdrawal , symptoms seen cessation or rapid reduction of intake of opioid class drugs Benzodiazepine withdrawal syndrome , symptoms that appear when a long term user stops taking benzodiazepines or reduces the dosage Cannabis withdrawal , a form of withdrawal associated with the substance cannabis Neonatal withdrawal , a withdrawal syndrome of infants, caused by administration of drugs or the prenatal exposure to a substance Nicotine withdrawal , the effects felt by a person who is nicotine dependent and suddenly stops or significantly reduces his or her nicotine intake SSRI discontinuation syndrome , a syndrome that can occur following the interruption, dose reduction, or discontinuation of SSRI or SNRI medications See also Physical dependence Withdrawal Rebound effect disambig ... more details
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- SCARF syndrome
Infobox Disease Name SCARF syndrome Image Caption DiseasesDB ICD10 ICD9 ICDO OMIM 312830 MedlinePlus eMedicineSubj eMedicineTopic SCARF syndrome is a rare syndrome characterized by skelet al abnormalities, cutis laxa , craniostenosis , ambiguous genitalia , retardation, and facial abnormalities. It shares some features with Lenz Majewski hyperostotic dwarfism syndrome . References cite journal author Koppe R, Kaplan P, Hunter A, MacMurray B title Ambiguous genitalia associated with skeletal abnormalities, cutis laxa, craniostenosis, psychomotor retardation, and facial abnormalities SCARF syndrome . journal Am J Med Genet volume 34 issue 3 pages 305 12 year 1989 pmid 2596519 doi 10.1002 ajmg.1320340302 Category Syndromes disease stub roa rup SCARF syndrome ... more details
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- Pilotto syndrome
Pilotto syndrome is a rare syndrome which affects the face , heart , and back . The syndrome can cause a cleft lip and palate , scoliosis , and mental retardation . The Office of Rare Diseases and National Institutes of Health have classified this syndrome as affecting less than 200,000 people in the United States . ref cite web url http wrongdiagnosis.com p pilotto syndrome intro.htm title Pilotto syndrome publisher Health Grades Inc. accessdate 17 February 2010 ref References reflist disease stub Category Congenital disorders Category Syndromes Category Rare diseases ... more details
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- Elejalde syndrome
Infobox disease Name Elejalde syndrome Image Alt Caption DiseasesDB ICD10 ICD9 ICDO OMIM 214450 MedlinePlus eMedicineSubj article eMedicineTopic 1069594 MeshID GeneReviewsID GeneReviewsName Elejalde syndrome also known as Griscelli syndrome type 1 is a rare autosomal recessive syndrome consisting of moderate pigment dilution, profound primary neurologic defects, no immune defects, and hair with metallic silvery sheen. ref name Andrews James, William Berger, Timothy Elston, Dirk 2005 . Andrews Diseases of the Skin Clinical Dermatology . 10th ed. . Saunders. ISBN 0 7216 2921 0. ref rp 866 It is associated with MYO5A . See also Griscelli syndrome References reflist Pigmentation disorders Cytoskeletal defects Category Disturbances of human pigmentation Category Cytoskeletal defects Cutaneous condition stub ... more details
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- FACES syndrome
Expert subject Medicine date March 2009 FACES syndrome is a syndrome of unique facial features, Anorexia symptom anorexia , cachexia , Human eye eye and Human skin skin anomalies. ref name pmid6438152 cite journal author Friedman E, Goodman RM title The FACES syndrome a new syndrome with unique facies, anorexia, cachexia, and eye and skin lesions journal J. Craniofac. Genet. Dev. Biol. volume 4 issue 3 pages 227 31 year 1984 pmid 6438152 ref References reflist disease stub Category Syndromes Category Musculoskeletal disorders Category Rare diseases roa rup Faces syndrome ... more details
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- Grisel's syndrome
Infobox Disease Name Grisel& 39 s syndrome Image Caption DiseasesDB 32750 ICD10 ICD9 ICD9 723.5 ICDO OMIM MedlinePlus eMedicineSubj orthoped eMedicineTopic 503 MeshID Grisel s syndrome is a non traumatic subluxation of the atlanto axial joint caused by inflammation of the adjacent tissues. References Grisel P. Enucl ation de l atlas et torticollis naso pharyngien. Presse Med 1930 38 50 4. Category Musculoskeletal disorders disease stub fr Syndrome de Grisel pl Zesp Grisela ... more details
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- Chiari syndrome
Chiari syndrome or Chiari s disease may refer to one of the following diseases named after the 19th century Austrian pathologist Hans Chiari Arnold Chiari malformation , or simply Chiari malformation , a malformation of the brain Budd Chiari syndrome , a disease with typical symptoms of abdominal pain, ascites and hepatomegaly caused by occlusion of the hepatic veins Chiari Frommel syndrome, an older term for hyperprolactinaemia with extended postpartum galactorrhea and amenorrhea disambig ... more details
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- Hyperosmolar syndrome
Orphan date February 2009 Hyperosmolar syndrome or diabetic hyperosmolar syndrome is a medical emergency caused by a very high blood glucose level . The prefix hyper means high, and osmolarity is a measure of the concentration of active particles in a solution, so the name of the syndrome simply refers to the high concentration of glucose in the blood. Signs & symptoms Hyperosmolar syndrome may take a long duration days and weeks to develop. However, certain signs and symptoms may indicate that such a condition is developing. Some of the signs include the following ref http www.mayoclinic.com health diabetic hyperosmolar syndrome DS00664 DSECTION 2 Diabetic hyperosmolar syndrome ref Excessive thirst despite frequently taking water other liquids Continued high level of blood sugar Dry and or parched mouth Frequency of urination increases Pulse rate becomes rapid Shortness of breath with exertion Skin becomes dry and warm and there is no sweating Sleepiness and or a condition of confusion External links http www.mayoclinic.com health diabetic hyperosmolar syndrome DS00664 DSECTION 1 Hyperosmolar syndrome a page from the site of Mayo Clinic References references Diabetes Category Diabetes ... more details
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- Hydrolethalus syndrome
Wikify date December 2010 expert subject Genetics date August 2008 Infobox disease Name Hydrolethalus syndrome Image Alt Caption DiseasesDB 34380 ICD10 ICD9 ICDO OMIM 236680 MedlinePlus eMedicineSubj eMedicineTopic MeshID GeneReviewsID GeneReviewsName Hydrolethalus syndrome less commonly referred to as Salonen Herva Norio syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that causes improper fetal development, resulting in birth defects and often stillbirth . ref http www.enotes.com genetic disorders encyclopedia hydrolethalus syndrome ref It is associated with HYLS1 mutations. Symptoms Hydrolethalus syndrome can cause heart and brain defects, a cleft lip or palate, an abnormally shaped nose or jaw, or incomplete lung development. These defects are typically serious enough to cause stillbirth or death within a few days of birth. References reflist DEFAULTSORT Hydrolethalus Syndrome Category Congenital disorders disease stub ... more details
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- Psychoorganic syndrome
Unreferenced stub auto yes date December 2009 Psychoorganic syndrome is a progressive disease comparable to presenile dementia . It is caused by exposure to organic solvents such as toluene . See also Neurotoxicity Category Neurological disorders DEFAULTSORT Psychoorganic Syndrome Psych stub Disease stub pl Zaburzenia psychoorganiczne ... more details
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- Valentino's syndrome
Unreferenced stub auto yes date December 2009 Orphan date February 2009 In medicine, Valentino s syndrome is pain presenting in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen caused by a duodenum duodenal peptic ulcer ulcer with perforation through the retroperitoneum . DEFAULTSORT Valentino s Syndrome Med stub Category Abdominal pain ... more details
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- Triploid Syndrome
Image Triploidsyndrome.jpg thumbnail right 4KB A Karyotype of a person who has this genetic disorder. Triploid Syndrome is an extremely rare chromosomal disorder. Individuals with triploid syndrome have three of every chromosome for a total of sixty nine rather than the normal forty six chromosomes. Babies with Triploid Syndrome usually are lost through early miscarriage . However, some infants have been born and survived as long as five months. Affected infants are usually small and have multiple birth defects. Those that survive are usually Mosaic genetics mosaic , meaning that some cells have the normal number of 46 chromosomes and some Cell biology cells have a complete extra set of chromosomes. Also known as 2n 3n Mixoploidy 3n Syndrome Chromosome Triploidy Syndrome Diploid Triploid Mixoploidy Triploidy Triploidy Syndrome See also Digyny External links http www.webmd.com hw raising a family nord710.asp More Info about this Syndrome http www.health.yahoo.com ency healthwise nord710 More on this Syndrome on Yahoo Health Category Syndromes de Triploidie es Triploid a it Triploidia nds Triploidie pl Triploidia stq Triploidie sr ... more details
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- Kennedy's syndrome
Kennedy s syndrome may mean Foster Kennedy syndrome Kennedy s disease Disambiguation Short pages monitor This long comment was added to the page to prevent it from being listed on Special Shortpages. It and the accompanying monitoring template were generated via Template Long comment. Please do not remove the monitor template without removing the comment as well. ... more details
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