Infobox Disease Name PAGENAME Image Swyer2.jpg Caption Swyer James syndrome of the left lung, virtual CT bronchography. DiseasesDB 7683 ICD10 ICD9 ICDO OMIM MedlinePlus eMedicineSubj article eMedicineTopic 361906 MeshID Swyer James syndrome SJS , also called Swyer James Mcleod s syndrome is a rare lung disorder found by Physicians Paul Robert Swyer, William Mathiseon Macleod and Radiologist George James in the 1950 s in Canada. At the same time J. Bret was exploring this illness in France , and consequently it is sometimes referred to as Brett s syndrome. Swyer James syndrome is a manifestation of postinfectious obliterative bronchiolitis . In SJS, the involved lung or portion of the lung does not grow normally and is slightly smaller than the opposite lung. The characteristic radiographic appearance is that of pulmonary hyperlucency , caused by overdistention of the alveoli in conjunction with diminished arterial flow . ref name pmid11374630 cite journal author Braunschweig M, Gal I title Swyer James syndrome journal JBR BTR Organe De La Soci t Royale Belge De Radiologie SRBR Orgaan Van De Koninklijke Belgische Vereniging Voor Radiologie KBVR volume 84 issue 2 pages 57 year 2001 month ... Swyer James syndrome journal Seminars in Respiratory Infections volume 14 issue 3 pages 295 7 year ... name pmid18460255 cite journal author Khalil KF, Saeed W title Swyer James MacLeod Syndrome journal ... A, Strigun D, Banyopadhyay T title Swyer James syndrome journal Connecticut Medicine volume 69 issue ... hyperlucent lung syndrome in children journal The Journal of Pediatrics volume 78 issue 2 pages ... Swyer James normally leaves shadowing in a CT scan in the upper lobar regions of one or rarely both ... hhj Lunge imaMb mb ism swjs a.htm P. R. Swyer, G. C. W. James 1953 , A case of unilateral pulmonary ... in Thorax , London, 9 147 153. References reflist Category Syndromes Category Lung disorders de Swyer James Syndrom es S ndrome de Swyer James McGLeod pl Zesp Swyera Jamesa ... more details
Orphan date February 2009 Basil Swyer June 6, 1898 &mdash July 7, 1964 was an England English cricket er who played for Essex County Cricket Club Essex . He was born in West Ham and died in Sherwood, Nottingham . Swyer made a single first class appearance, in a County Championship match in 1923 against Kent County Cricket Club Kent , in which he bowled thirteen overs in a match which saw centuries from Kent pair Wally Hardinge and James Seymour cricketer James Seymour . His efforts with both bat and ball were unspectacular, and he was immediately dropped from the team. External links http cricketarchive.com Archive Players 5 5318 5318.html Basil Swyer at Cricket Archive Persondata Metadata see Wikipedia Persondata . NAME Swyer, Basil ALTERNATIVE NAMES SHORT DESCRIPTION English cricketer DATE OF BIRTH 1898 PLACE OF BIRTH DATE OF DEATH 1964 PLACE OF DEATH DEFAULTSORT Swyer, Basil Category 1898 births Category 1964 deaths Category English cricketers Category Essex cricketers ... more details
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
dablink This article is about the genetic disease of the blood, not Swyer James syndrome MacLeod s syndrome the lung disease . Infobox disease Name McLeod syndrome Image Caption DiseasesDB 29708 ICD10 ... McLeod Neuroacanthocytosis Syndrome McLeod syndrome or McLeod phenomenon is a genetic disorder ... features McLeod syndrome is one of only a few disorders in which acanthocyte s may be found on the Blood ... creatine kinase can be seen with myopathy in McLeod syndrome. Radiologic and pathologic features ... McLeod syndrome was discovered in 1961 and, as with the Kell antigen system , was named after the first ... with McLeod syndrome journal Transfusion volume 49 issue 3 pages 479 84 year 2009 month March pmid ... J Hum Genet. 1992 Feb 50 2 317 30. PMID 1734714 ref Mutational variants result in McLeod syndrome either with or without neuroacanthocytosis the gene on the X chromosome for McLeod syndrome is physically ... without the syndrome presenting. ref name pmid17302777 cite journal author Walker RH, Danek A, Uttner I, Offner R, Reid M, Lee S title McLeod phenotype without the McLeod syndrome journal Transfusion ...&date 2007&volume 47&issue 2&spage 299 ref Epidemiology and disease associations McLeod syndrome is present ... develop myopathy , neuropathy or psychiatric symptoms, producing a syndrome that may mimic chorea ... F, Bartalucci P, Berti G, Salvadori C, Bucalossi A, Guazzi G. Atypical McLeod syndrome manifested ... Neurol Sci. 1994 Jun 124 1 89 94. PMID 7931427 ref McLeod syndrome can cause an increase in the enzymes ... M, G. Winkler G, A. Danek A, McLeod neuroacanthocytosis An underdiagnosed syndrome? International communication ... Center Dilated cardiomyopathies Myopathy ref Treatment There is no cure for McLeod syndrome, the treatment ... UW entry on McLeod Neuroacanthocytosis Syndrome References reflist 2 X linked disorders DEFAULTSORT Mcleod Syndrome Category Genetic disorders Category Red blood cell disorders Category Syndromes es S ndrome de McLeod fr Syndrome de McLeod kk sr ... more details
wiktionarypar SyndromeSyndrome 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Bazex syndrome may refer to Bazex Dupr Christol syndrome Acrokeratosis paraneoplastica of Bazex disambig Category Conditions of the skin appendages Category Genodermatoses ... more details
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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