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Pretzel syndrome. Pretzel syndrome is a rare disorder characterized by skeletal deformity, malformation of the brain (with accompanying seizures), electrolyte imbalances, and variable malformations of the heart and other organs. It is a single gene disorder but it is complex in its mechanics.
Fragile X syndrome. Fragile X syndrome ( FXS) is a genetic disorder characterized by mild-to-moderate intellectual disability. [ 1] The average IQ in males with FXS is under 55, while about two thirds of affected females are intellectually disabled. [ 3][ 4] Physical features may include a long and narrow face, large ears, flexible fingers, and ...
Pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy ( PUPPP ), known in United Kingdom as polymorphic eruption of pregnancy ( PEP ), [ 1] is a chronic hives -like rash that strikes some women during pregnancy. Some skin changes are known to occur in people who are pregnant while other skin conditions, or dermatoses, that people have prior to ...
Fetal warfarin syndrome is a disorder of the embryo which occurs in a child whose mother took the medication warfarin (brand name: Coumadin) during pregnancy. Resulting abnormalities include low birth weight, slower growth, intellectual disability, deafness, small head size, and malformed bones, cartilage, and joints. [ 1]
Eyes: Strabismus, optic nerve hypoplasia [23] (which may cause light sensitivity, decreased visual acuity, or involuntary eye movements). Cleft lip with or without a cleft palate : Alcohol is known to be a folic acid antagonist, and a baby's palate and lip develop during the first trimester of the pregnancy (first 12 weeks).
Signs and symptoms of pregnancy are common, benign conditions that result from the changes to the body that occur during pregnancy. Signs and symptoms of pregnancy typically change as pregnancy progresses, although several symptoms may be present throughout. Depending on severity, common symptoms in pregnancy can develop into complications ...
Frequency. ~2% (children) [ 3] Strabismus is a vision disorder in which the eyes do not properly align with each other when looking at an object. [ 2] The eye that is pointed at an object can alternate. [ 3] The condition may be present occasionally or constantly. [ 3] If present during a large part of childhood, it may result in amblyopia, or ...
Strabismus can occur due to problems with the muscles and nerves that control the eyes, as a side effect of an eye injury or other medical condition, or as a complication from significant far ...