Al-Gazali-Donnai-Mueller syndrome

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Al-Gazali-Donnai-Mueller syndrome
Other namesHirschsprung's disease, hypoplastic nails, and minor dysmorphic features syndrome
SpecialtyMedical genetics
SymptomsPartial absence of nerves in the intestines, facial dysmorphisms and nail hypoplasia
ComplicationsDeath
Usual onsetBirth
DurationLife-long (short life span)
CausesGenetic mutation
PreventionNone
PrognosisBad
Frequencyvery rare

Al-Gazali-Donnai-Mueller syndrome, also known as Hirschsprung's disease, hypoplastic nails, and minor dysmorphic features syndrome[1] is a rare and deadly genetic disorder which is characterized by Hirschsprung's disease, nail and distal limb hypoplasia, flat facies, upslanting palpebral fissures, narrow philtrum, high palate, micrognathia and low-set ears. No more new cases have been reported in medical literature since 1988.[2][3] It is a type of Hirschsprung's syndrome.[4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Al-Gazali-Donnai-Mueller syndrome - About the Disease - Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center". rarediseases.info.nih.gov. Retrieved 2022-05-20.
  2. ^ RESERVED, INSERM US14-- ALL RIGHTS. "Orphanet: Al Gazali Donnai Mueller Syndrom". www.orpha.net. Retrieved 2022-05-20.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ "Al-Gazali-Donnai-Mueller Syndrome". DoveMed. Retrieved 2022-05-20.
  4. ^ Amiel, Jeanne; Lyonnet, Stanislas (2001-11-01). "Hirschsprung disease, associated syndromes, and genetics: a review". Journal of Medical Genetics. 38 (11): 729–739. doi:10.1136/jmg.38.11.729. ISSN 0022-2593. PMC 1734759. PMID 11694544.