diseases
Larsen Syndrome
Larsen syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that has been associated with a wide variety of different symptoms. Characteristic findings of the disorder include dislocations of the large joints, skeletal malformations, and distinctive facial and limb features.
Posted September 18, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 3 min read
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PAPA Syndrome
PAPA syndrome is inherited in an autosomal dominant fashion, which means that there is a 50% chance that a child will inherit the disease from an affected parent. It usually begins with arthritis at a young age, with the skin changes more prominent from the time of puberty.
Posted September 18, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 2 min read
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Nelson's Syndrome
Nelson's syndrome is a disorder that occurs in about one in four patients who have had both adrenal glands removed to treat Cushing's disease. In patients with pre-existing adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)-secreting pituitary adenomas, loss of adrenal feedback following bilateral adrenalectomy can trigger the rapid growth of the tumor, leading to visual symptoms (e.g. bitemporal hemianopsia) and hyperpigmentation.
Posted September 18, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 2 min read
Conn's Syndrome
Primary aldosteronism also called Conn’s syndrome is a rare condition caused by overproduction of the hormone aldosterone that controls sodium and potassium in the blood. The condition is treated with medications and lifestyle changes to control blood pressure, and in some cases surgery.
Posted September 18, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 2 min read
Pacemaker Syndrome
Pacemakers have become an established modality for long-term management of life-threatening arrhythmias and can significantly improve patient's quality of life. They have also become a cornerstone in the management of cardiomyopathies. Conventionally, these devices pace the ventricle in isolation, which can result in poor coordination between atrial and ventricular contraction and a subsequent reduction in cardiac output. This is known as pacemaker syndrome, and may be due to atrial contraction occurring against closed atrioventricular (AV) valve or atrial contraction occurring too close to ventricular contraction, producing back-pressure in venous circulation systems and loss of atrial contribution to ventricular output.
Posted September 18, 2022 by Anusha ‐ 2 min read
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