April 2020 in “BMC endocrine disorders” A woman with childhood growth hormone deficiency had multiple hormone deficiencies and developed serious lung and kidney problems later in life.
November 2009 in “Journal of Pediatric Nursing” Nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is a common genetic disorder that can cause a range of symptoms and requires personalized treatment.
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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 1992 in “Clinical Pediatric Endocrinology” Patients with the same vitamin D receptor mutation showed different symptoms due to other factors.
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January 2019 in “Cells” Gene therapy has potential as a future treatment for Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome.
October 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Zinc supplements improved symptoms in a Uyghur infant with a rare genetic disorder affecting zinc absorption.
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January 2007 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Two cases of hairy elbows syndrome were described, with normal skin texture and symmetrical hair growth.
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April 2002 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” A new gene mutation causes female pseudohermaphroditism due to glucocorticoid resistance.
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January 2020 in “BMC pediatrics” New mutations in the SLC39A4 gene found in twins help understand the genetic cause of acrodermatitis enteropathica.
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January 2013 in “Human Mutation” A mutation in the HOXC13 gene causes hair and nail problems in a Syrian family.
October 2013 in “The American Journal of Gastroenterology” The man's diarrhea was caused by a rare disorder called Cronkhite-Canada syndrome, which improved with specific medications.
January 1998 in “The Nishinihon Journal of Dermatology” A 7-year-old girl was diagnosed with Netherton's Syndrome, shown by skin and hair symptoms.
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March 2014 in “Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Molecular and Cell Biology of Lipids” Cholesterol sulfate buildup due to a genetic mutation disrupts the skin barrier, leading to the scaling skin seen in X-linked ichthyosis.
January 2023 in “Pediatrics International” Non-classical 21-hydroxylase deficiency can be missed in newborn screenings and should be considered in cases of early puberty or virilization.
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November 2022 in “International journal of trichology” A girl with a rare skin condition improved after one month of treatment with acitretin.
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April 1970 in “PubMed” Netherton's syndrome may have a familial link and doesn't always include atopy.
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July 2009 in “Pediatrics in Review” Early diagnosis and treatment of congenital adrenal hyperplasia are crucial to manage symptoms and prevent complications.
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August 2019 in “Journal of pediatric & adolescent gynecology” A new genetic change causing early stop in the androgen receptor gene was found in a patient with androgen insensitivity syndrome.
August 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is a rare inherited disease causing hormone imbalances, affecting growth, fertility, and heart health, diagnosed through blood tests and treated with medication and lifestyle changes.
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January 2011 in “Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases” IFAP syndrome is a rare genetic disorder causing skin, hair, and eye issues, with limited treatment options.
October 2023 in “Case reports in dermatological medicine” A Jordanian family with Clouston syndrome has a common GJB6 gene mutation.
January 2023 in “Indian dermatology online journal” A child with ectodermal dysplasia-syndactyly syndrome has a new mutation in the NECTIN4 gene.
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July 1997 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics” The gene for Clouston syndrome in a large Indian family is located in the 13q11-q12.1 region.
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January 2014 in “Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism/Journal of pediatric endocrinology and metabolism” Three siblings with a genetic form of rickets showed different symptoms of the disease.
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June 2016 in “Bone Research” A Chinese family had a child with a specific gene mutation causing vitamin D-resistant rickets, but the child improved with calcium and low-dose calcitriol.
January 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Early diagnosis and aggressive treatment are essential for managing Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada syndrome effectively.
A new syndrome, Teelwani Syndrome, combines features of two rare genetic disorders.
October 2011 in “Journal of dermatology” A man with a rare skin condition and a new gene mutation developed high calcium levels due to his treatment.
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August 2008 in “Immunogenetics” A gene mutation in mice causes increased mast cells and disorganized hair follicles in their skin.