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Dercum disease is a rare condition that is characterized by multiple, painful fatty tumors that occur chiefly in post-menopausal, obese women of middle age.
Genetic Disorders
Phenylketonuria is an inherited disorder of metabolism that causes an increase in the blood of a chemical known as phenylalanine.
… in the diet. Treatment also includes using special medical foods as well as special low-protein foods and taking …
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Trimethylaminuria is a metabolic condition in which an individual is not able to convert trimethylamine into a compound called trimethylamine N-oxide.
… Therefore, it is recommended that you work with a medical or genetics professional to contact the laboratories …
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Klinefelter syndrome is a condition that occurs in men as a result of an extra X chromosome. The most common symptom is infertility.
… diagnosis, in conjunction with educational interventions, medical management, and strong social support will optimize …
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Inborn errors of metabolism are disorders that cause a block in a metabolic pathway leading to clinically significant consequences.
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Familial hypercholesterolemia is an inherited condition causing increased low density lipoprotein cholesterol at birth and heart attacks at an early age.
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Wilson disease is a rare genetic condition that causes a person's body to store too much of the mineral copper, leading to organ damage that may cause death.
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Achondroplasia is a disorder of bone growth and the most common form of disproportionate short stature.
… Achondroplasia Little People of America (LPA) LPA Medical Resource Center MUMS National Parent-to-Parent …
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Thalassemia is a group of inherited diseases of the blood that affect a person's ability to produce hemoglobin, resulting in anemia.
… that requires regular blood transfusions and extensive medical care. Those with thalassemia major usually show …
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WAGR syndrome is a genetic condition caused by a deletion of genes located on chromosome 11, often causing eye problems and increased risk of cancer in babies.