December 2008 in “The Internet journal of surgery” A 16-year-old girl with a hair-eating disorder needed surgery to remove a hairball from her stomach and small bowel.
July 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A patient with a PLEC mutation has epidermolysis bullosa, muscular dystrophy, and myasthenia gravis, which improved with steroid treatment.
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December 1992 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” Affected males are born with ambiguous genitalia, raised as females, but develop male traits at puberty due to enzyme deficiency.
February 2025 in “Geriatrics and gerontology international/Geriatrics & gerontology international” Genetic testing is recommended for young patients showing signs like cataracts and hair changes to diagnose Werner syndrome early.
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December 2018 in “Journal of genetic medicine” A small change in the TRPS1 gene leads to a less severe form of a syndrome affecting hair, nose, and finger development.
June 2023 in “Romanian Medical Journal” The case shows how hard it is to tell apart Multiple Autoimmune Syndrome from other similar autoimmune conditions, but correct diagnosis is key for treatment to work.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A 31-year-old woman was diagnosed with Complete Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome much later than usual, leading to a call for earlier detection and treatment guidelines.
November 2023 in “Global Medical Genetics” Netherton syndrome can cause severe dehydration, infections, and growth issues in infants.
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September 2015 in “BJUI” Men with benign prostatic hyperplasia are more likely to have metabolic syndrome than those without it.
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June 1986 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Reticular erythematous mucinosis syndrome can occur with minimal mucin deposition.
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August 2011 in “Dermatology Reports” Two siblings were found to have a genetic condition causing progressive hair loss and woolly hair, which may often be misdiagnosed.
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August 2021 in “Movement disorders clinical practice” A man with Isaac's syndrome affecting only one side of his body improved after immune system-targeted treatment.
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October 1994 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Multiple perifollicular fibromas may actually be unrecognized cases of Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome.
October 2023 in “Pediatric dermatology” Middle Eastern patients with epidermolysis bullosa show specific genetic mutations linked to different types of the disease.
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July 2024 in “JCEM Case Reports” A new genetic variant of Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome was found in two adult sisters in Russia.
June 2023 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Coinheritance of BRCA2 and CYLD genes may lead to new treatment options for certain cancers.
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March 2018 in “INDONESIAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PATHOLOGY AND MEDICAL LABORATORY” A pregnant woman with Cushing Syndrome got worse and sadly passed away.
Early diagnosis and management of Sheehan's syndrome are crucial for improving quality of life and fertility.
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January 1999 in “Dermatology” The condition might be caused by genetic changes after birth.
August 2020 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Clouston's syndrome is a rare disorder affecting nails, hair, teeth, and skin, caused by a gene mutation, and currently has no treatment, only supportive care.
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October 2003 in “Postgraduate Medical Journal” Doctors often diagnose Cushing's syndrome late, which worsens symptoms; earlier detection is needed.
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August 2008 in “Cases Journal” A hair tightly wrapped around a toddler's toe caused severe crying and was treated by surgery.
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May 2007 in “Pediatrics in Review” Thorough history and examination are crucial for diagnosing genetic disorders like juvenile polyposis and hypomelanosis of Ito.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A woman's masculine features were caused by a rare ovarian tumor that produced male hormones.
July 2025 in “Clinical Case Reports” A new genetic mutation in the TRPS1 gene causes Trichorhinophalangeal Syndrome, leading to specific hair, dental, and bone issues.
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November 2002 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A 19-month-old Saudi girl had a rare skin condition with no other defects, and her family was unaffected.
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January 2021 in “Dermatology Review” A young man developed a rare, bilateral scalp condition after head trauma, causing hair loss but no neurological or eye issues.
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February 2019 in “PloS one” Bald thigh syndrome in sighthounds is caused by structural defects in hair shafts due to downregulated genes and proteins.
June 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Two sisters with lipoedematous scalp suggest a genetic influence in the condition.
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January 2014 in “Case Reports in Clinical Medicine” Cronkhite-Canada syndrome is a rare condition causing gut polyps, hair loss, skin changes, and nail issues, often with a poor outlook.