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Children with some overgrowth syndromes such as Klippel–Trénaunay syndrome can be readily detectable at birth. [3] In contrast, other overgrowth syndromes such as Proteus syndrome usually present in the postnatal period, characteristically between the second and third year of life. [ 2 ]
Acromegaly is a disorder that results in excess growth of certain parts of the human body. It is caused by excess growth hormone (GH) after the growth plates have closed. The initial symptom is typically enlargement of the hands and feet. [3]
Perlman syndrome (PS), also known as nephroblastomatosis-fetal ascites-macrosomia-Wilms tumor syndrome, is a rare overgrowth syndrome caused by autosomal recessive mutations in the DIS3L2 gene. PS is characterized by macrocephaly , neonatal macrosomia , nephromegaly , renal dysplasia, dysmorphic facial features, and increased risk for Wilms ...
Luscan-Lumish syndrome is a rare condition characterized by overgrowth, macrocephaly, obesity, type I Chiari malformation, and language delays.It has been identified as an autosomal dominant genetic disorder and is associated with variants in the SETD2 gene.
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Seckel syndrome; Short rib–polydactyly syndrome; Short-limb skeletal dysplasia with severe combined immunodeficiency; Silver–Russell syndrome; Spondyloepimetaphyseal dysplasia-short limb-abnormal calcification syndrome; Stunted growth
Congenital hypertrophy of the lateral fold of the hallux condition involves "an overgrowth of the soft tissue" that can partially cover the nail plate; Leontiasis ossea Lion Face Syndrome, is a rare medical condition, characterized by an overgrowth of the facial and cranial bones; Hereditary gingival fibromatosis a rare condition of gingival ...
Malan syndrome is defined by initial overgrowth and mild-to-severe intellectual disability. Almost all individuals with Malan syndrome display above-average height, weight, and head circumference in early life, but only one-third of adults with Malan syndrome are >2 standard deviations above the mean.