Crouzon syndrome
Crouzon syndrome is a genetic disorder. It is one of many birth defects that results in abnormal fusion between bones in the skull and face. Normally, as an infant's brain…
Behcet’s Syndrome
Behcet’s syndrome is a rare disease, which causes inflammation of blood vessels. Exact cause for the syndrome is not known. It is believed that an autoimmune disorder might be the…
Alagille syndrome
Alagille syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects the liver, heart, kidneys, and other systems of the body. Problems associated with the disorder generally become evident in infancy or early…
Klippel -Trenaunay syndrome
Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome is an uncommon vascular disease that is present from birth and which a limb may display port wine stains, excessive growth of soft tissue or bone and varicose…
Klippel-Feil syndrome
Klippel-Feil syndrome is an uncommon condition that is present from birth and which features the fusion of any two of the seven cervical vertebrae. It can be said that Klippel-Feil…
Klinefelter’s syndrome
Klinefelter syndrome is a congenital, genetic disorder caused due to the presence of an additional copy of the X chromosome in a boy. It is one of the most prevalent…
Patau Syndrome
What is Patau Syndrome ? Patau syndrome is a genetic condition wherein there are three copies of the chromosome 13 instead of two copies. Patau syndrome is a type of…
Raynaud’s Syndrome
What is Raynaud's Syndrome ? Raynaud’s Syndrome or RS occurs due to the excessive constriction of blood vessels in the toes and fingers. People suffering from the syndrome find that…
Prader Willi Syndrome
Prader Willi Syndrome (PWS) occurs when the paternal chromosome number 15 is unexpressed or deleted. The affected individuals suffer from certain kinds of mental, behavioral and physical problems. Also, they…
Proteus Syndrome
What is Proteus Syndrome ? The renowned “Elephant Man”, Joseph Merrick, was believed to be afflicted by Proteus Syndrome (PS). The syndrome causes several abnormal tumors in different parts of…