pediatric genetics

Wilson Disease in children

Wilson disease is a rare genetic disorder that affects the body's ability to process copper. It can lead to the…

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Maple Syrup Urine Disease (MSUD) in children

Maple syrup urine disease (MSUD) is a rare inherited metabolic disorder that affects an individual's ability to break down certain…

55 years ago

Galactosemia in children

Galactosemia is a rare genetic disorder that affects an individual's ability to metabolize galactose, a sugar found in milk and…

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Marfan Syndrome in children

Marfan syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects the connective tissue in the body, leading to a range of symptoms…

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Phenylketonuria (PKU) in children

Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a rare genetic disorder that affects the body's ability to metabolize an amino acid called phenylalanine. If…

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Huntington’s Disease in children

Huntington's disease (HD), also known as Huntington's chorea, is a rare, inherited neurodegenerative disorder that typically presents in adulthood. However,…

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Tay-Sachs Disease in children

Tay-Sachs disease is a rare and severe genetic disorder that primarily affects the nervous system. It is most commonly seen…

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Neurofibromatosis in children

Neurofibromatosis (NF) is a genetic disorder that affects the nervous system, primarily causing the growth of tumors on nerves throughout…

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Muscular Dystrophy in children

Muscular dystrophy (MD) refers to a group of genetic disorders that primarily affect the muscles, leading to muscle weakness, muscle…

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Down syndrome in children

Down syndrome, also known as trisomy 21, is a genetic disorder that occurs when there is an extra copy of…

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