Hyperimmumoglobulin E Syndrome
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Job Syndrome: eMedicine Allergy and Immunology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: INTRODUCTION Autosomal dominant hyperimmunoglobulin E (IgE) syndrome (HIES) was first described as Job syndrome in 19661 and included the triad of eosinophilia, eczema, and recurrent skin and pulmonary infections (named after the biblical character Job, who ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Check out eMedicine's new article on Job Syndrome: http://bit.ly/aNADBH
Job Syndrome: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: First described in 1966, the hyperimmunoglobulin E (hyper-IgE or HIE) syndrome is a rare immunodeficiency disorder that has an autosomal dominant inheritance pattern. HIE syndrome has variable expressivity and is associated with multiple abnormalities. The most ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Rapid diagnosis of Job sydrome using PCR-based testing? The STAT3 gene is key: http://bit.ly/bc1xvw
Down Syndrome: eMedicine Ophthalmology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Down syndrome is the trisomy of chromosome 21. This is the most common trisomy among live births. The syndrome was named after Langdon Down, who first coined the term mongolism because of the mongoloid facial appearance ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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About 60% of patients with Down syndrome have ophthalmic manifestations. See eMedicine's Down Syndrome topic http://bit.ly/9HLve3
Proteus Syndrome: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Proteus syndrome (PS) is a sporadically occurring hamartomatous disorder associated with irregular asymmetric overgrowth of multiple body tissues and cell lineages. Most malformations in patients with Proteus syndrome have a mesodermal origin. Characteristic plurifocal overgrowths (partial ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 21, 2010 at 10:21 pm By:
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Proteus syndrome is a condition which involves abnormal growth of the bones, ski, head & a variety of other symptoms. http://bit.ly/bvVbLI
Sjogren Syndrome: eMedicine Rheumatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Sjogren syndrome (SS) is a systemic chronic inflammatory disorder characterized by lymphocytic infiltrates in exocrine organs. Most individuals with Sjogren syndrome present with sicca symptoms, such as xerophthalmia (dry eyes), xerostomia (dry mouth), and parotid gland ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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New study of rituximab in primary Sjogren Syndrome. See the eMedicine topic Sjogren Syndrome. http://bit.ly/cAhVNM
Cockayne Syndrome: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Cockayne syndrome1 is a rare autosomal recessive, heterogeneous, multisystem disorder characterized by dwarfism, progressive pigmentary retinopathy, birdlike facies, and photosensitivity. The syndrome is divided into 2 subtypes. Cockayne syndrome I, or classic Cockayne syndrome, presents ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Cockayne syndrome is a rare disorder characterized by short stature and premature aging. Learn more. http://bit.ly/b6BKa9
Boerhaave Syndrome: eMedicine Gastroenterology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Boerhaave first described the spontaneous rupture of the esophagus in 1724. It typically occurs after forceful emesis. Boerhaave syndrome is a transmural perforation of the esophagus to be distinguished from Mallory-Weiss syndrome, a nontransmural esophageal tear ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Boerhaave syndrome is a transmural perforation of the esophagus. The mortality rate is high. Learn causes & symptoms. http://bit.ly/cZF451
Cushing Syndrome: eMedicine Endocrinology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Cushing syndrome is caused by prolonged exposure to elevated levels of either endogenous glucocorticoids or exogenous glucocorticoids. Individuals with Cushing syndrome can develop moon facies, facial plethora, supraclavicular fat pads, buffalo hump, truncal obesity, and purple ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Most cases of Cushing syndrome are due to exogenous glucocorticoids. More about Cushing syndrome. http://bit.ly/auS2Bz
Kindler Syndrome: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: First described in 1954 by Theresa Kindler, Kindler syndrome is a rare autosomal recessive genodermatosis characterized by congenital acral skin blistering, photosensitivity, progressive poikiloderma, and diffuse cutaneous atrophy. The syndrome is a combination of features of ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Kindler syndrome is a hereditary condition that results in blistering and photosensitivity during infancy. Learn more.http://bit.ly/9Zf8lp
Elejalde Syndrome: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Elejalde syndrome was first described in 19771 in 3 consanguineous families in Columbia. Elejalde syndrome is also referred to as neuroectodermal melanolysosomal disease. The largest series of patients has been reported in Mexico. It has ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Elejalde syndrome is a rare condition involving the nervous system. Silvery hair and deep tanning are characteristics.http://bit.ly/buyjsD
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome: eMedicine Psychiatry
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) refers to the combination of hyperthermia, rigidity, and autonomic dysregulation that can occur as a serious complication of the use of antipsychotic drugs. Delay first used the term in 1960, after observing ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome: http://bit.ly/bmX9pu
LEOPARD Syndrome: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: LEOPARD syndrome is a complex dysmorphogenetic disorder of variable penetrance and expressivity. Gorlin et al introduced the acronym LEOPARD as the name of the syndrome in 1969 to recall the main features of the disorder. Lentigines ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 20, 2010 at 9:40 pm By:
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LEOPARD syndrome is a genetic disorder that is characterized by a variety of symptoms. Learn more about it. http://bit.ly/9e5dCN
Conn Syndrome: eMedicine Endocrinology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Conn syndrome is characterized by increased aldosterone secretion from the adrenal glands, suppressed plasma renin activity (PRA), hypertension, and hypokalemia. It was first described in 1955 by JW Conn in a patient who, as in the ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Primary hyperaldosteronism is used to describe Conn syndrome. Learn more about Conn syndrome. http://bit.ly/9vmzLY
Sjogren Syndrome: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Sjogren syndrome is a chronic autoimmune disorder characterized by xerostomia (dry mouth), xerophthalmia (dry eyes), and lymphocytic infiltration of the exocrine glands. This triad is also known as the sicca complex. Sjogren syndrome displays a wide ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 30, 2010 at 4:29 am By:
Sjögren syndrome is a chronic autoimmune disorder causing dry mouth and eyes and involves the exocrine glands. http://bit.ly/aIOzOz
CREST Syndrome: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: CREST (calcinosis, Raynaud phenomenon, esophageal dysmotility, sclerodactyly, and telangiectasia) syndrome is a member of the heterogeneous group of sclerodermas, and its name is an acronym for the cardinal clinical features of the syndrome. In 1910, Thibierge ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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CREST syndrome is also known as limited scleroderma. See the causes & symptoms of this condition. http://bit.ly/amOwdy
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