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The lifespan of people with Noonan's syndrome can be similar to the general population, however, Noonan syndrome can be associated with several health conditions that can contribute to mortality. The greatest contributor to mortality in individuals with Noonan syndrome is complications of cardiovascular disease.
Noonan syndrome with multiple lentigines (NSML) which is part of a group called Ras/MAPK pathway syndromes, [2] is a rare autosomal dominant, [3] multisystem disease caused by a mutation in the protein tyrosine phosphatase, non-receptor type 11 gene . The disease is a complex of features, mostly involving the skin, skeletal and cardiovascular ...
The treatment of each neurocutaneous syndrome is unique. For some neurocutaneous syndromes such as neurofibromatosis 1 and tuberous sclerosis complex there are guidelines with recommendations for surveillance and management. [78] [79] For less common syndromes such guidelines are not yet available. Surveillance is a necessity for many ...
Jacqueline Anne Noonan (October 28, 1928 – July 23, 2020) was an American pediatric cardiologist best known for her characterization of a genetic disorder now called Noonan syndrome. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] She was also the original describer of hypoplastic left heart syndrome .
It is a feature of Turner syndrome [1] (only found in girls) and Noonan syndrome, [2] as well as the rarer Klippel–Feil syndrome, [3] or Diamond–Blackfan anemia. [4]
Cardiofaciocutaneous (CFC) syndrome is an extremely rare genetic disorder, and is one of the RASopathies. It was first described in 1986. It was first described in 1986. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ]
Short rib–polydactyly syndrome is a family of four closely related dysplasias: I – "Saldino-Noonan type" II – "Majewski type" III – "Verma-Naumoff type" ...
The development of complications depends on a number of factors, including the degree of vulnerability, susceptibility, age, health status, and immune system condition. Knowledge of the most common and severe complications of a disease, procedure, or treatment allows for prevention and preparation for treatment if they should occur.