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Microcephaly (from Neo-Latin microcephalia, from Ancient Greek μικρός mikrós "small" and κεφαλή kephalé "head" [2]) is a medical condition involving a smaller-than-normal head. [3] Microcephaly may be present at birth or it may develop in the first few years of life. [3]
Mental retardation and microcephaly with pontine and cerebellar hypoplasia (MICPCH) – also known as mental retardation, X-linked, syndromic, Najm type (MRXSNA); X-linked intellectual deficit, Najm type; intellectual developmental disorder, X-linked, syndromic, Najm type; X-linked intellectual disability–microcephaly–pontocerebellar hypoplasia syndrome; and by variations of these terms ...
Microcephaly albinism digital anomalies syndrome's symptoms may vary from individual to individual, however there are many common symptoms, associated with this rare genetic disease. Common symptoms are: [2] microcephaly; oculocutaneous albinism; Slow development of the fingers; hypoplasia of the distal phalanx of fingers
Agammaglobulinemia-microcephaly-craniosynostosis-severe dermatitis syndrome is a rare autosomal recessive syndromic form of agammaglobulinemia that is caused by profound B-cell depletion with normal T-cell numbers. [1] The condition was first identified in a 2006 report. [2] [3]
The main symptoms of achalasia microcephaly syndrome are the progressive manifestation of the major symptoms associated with the individual diseases, in young children. Achalasia causes dysphagia, which leads to difficulties when eating, frequent vomiting after meals and possible respiratory arrest due to chronic aspiration.
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Encephaloceles are often accompanied by craniofacial abnormalities or other brain malformations. Symptoms may include neurologic problems, hydrocephalus (cerebrospinal fluid accumulated in the brain), spastic quadriplegia (paralysis of the limbs), microcephaly (an abnormally small head), ataxia (uncoordinated muscle movement), developmental delay, vision problems, mental and growth retardation ...
Cernunnos deficiency is a form of combined immunodeficiency characterized by microcephaly, due to mutations in the NHEJ1 gene, it is inherited via autosomal recessive manner [2] [1] Management for this condition is antiviral prophylaxis and antibiotic treatment.