C syndrome is a rare MCA/MR syndrome and is consequently associated with congenital multiple malformations as well as decreased intelligence. The exact causes of the syndrome are not fully understood, as only 40 cases have been described to date. Treatment is exclusively symptomatic, with parents usually assisted by a psychologist. What is C syndrome? Syndromes … C Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
A parietal foramen is an opening at the upper edge of the so-called parietal bone on the skull. Through it passes the emissary parietal vein, which is a connection to the superior sagittal sinus, as well as a collateral branch of the occipital artery. However, the presence and size of such foramina varies from person … Foramen Parietale Permagnum: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Hyperdontia (or hyperodontia) refers to an excess number of teeth, where there are then over 32 teeth in the permanent dentition and over 20 teeth in the primary dentition. What is hyperdontia? Hyperdontia is an excess of teeth that can occur as multiple or double structures, as twin teeth, as fusions or as adhesions. Fusions … Hyperdontia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Heterotaxy is characterized by a side-to-side arrangement of body organs in the abdomen. Symptoms of this disorder vary quite a bit depending on the location of the organs, ranging from asymptomatic to severe life-threatening cardiac abnormalities. What is heterotaxy? Heterotaxy is not a disease in its own right, but represents a symptom complex of certain … Heterotaxy: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
A breast pump, also called a breast milk pump, is used to express breast milk when there is no possibility of normal breastfeeding. The reasons for this can be many and varied. So-called pump breastfeeding has both advantages and disadvantages. What is a breast pump? With the help of the breast pump, breast milk is … Breast Pump: Applications & Health Benefits
Knee dysplasia is a congenital developmental disorder of the skeleton that results from a genetic mutation and is characterized by severe short stature. The prognosis depends on the severity in each individual case. Causal therapies are not yet available. What is knee dysplasia? Spondylometaepiphyseal dysplasia manifests in growth and associated gait disturbances from about the … Knee Dysplasia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
An umbilical cord wrap (NSU) refers to a wrapping of the baby’s body by the umbilical cord. The entwining may be single or multiple. Only in rare cases does it present a dangerous complication. What is an umbilical cord wrap? Umbilical cord entanglement of the fetus occurs in approximately 30 percent of pregnancies. This is … Umbilical Cord Entanglement: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Atelosteogenesis is a rare, incurable skeletal malformation caused by a genetic defect. Affected individuals usually die in the first few days after birth; a favorable course results in numerous physical malformations. What is atelosteogenesis? Atelosteogenesis is a so-called dysplasia, a congenital malformation of the skeleton. The term is composed of the ancient Greek words “atelos” … Atelosteogenesis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
RAPADILINO syndrome is a malformation syndrome with the leading symptoms of short stature and skeletal malformation. The syndrome is based on a hereditary mutation. Therapy of the incurable disease is symptomatic. What is RAPADILINO syndrome? Some congenital malformation syndromes are predominantly associated with short stature. One of these syndromes is RAOADILINO syndrome, whose name is … RAPADILINO Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Depending on the pregnant woman, polyhydramnios can take different forms. Medical treatment is not always necessary. What is polyhydramnios? Polyhydramnios (also called hydramnios or polyhydramnios) is when a pregnant woman has a higher than average amount of amniotic fluid. The medical definition of polyhydramnios is based on the so-called amniotic fluid index (AFI) – if … Polyhydramnios: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
The jaw is an important part of the facial skull. On the one hand, it has a great influence on a person’s appearance, and on the other hand, it is used for food intake and influences the way a person speaks. What is the jaw? The lower part of the head is called the jaw. … Jaw: Structure, Function & Diseases
The nose runs, the eyes itch and the throat itches – in the allergy season, allergy sufferers are no strangers to these symptoms. Many allergy sufferers then turn to antihistamines or other anti-allergic medications or nasal sprays. But during pregnancy, this is so often not possible. In general, allergy sufferers should keep a few things … Allergy & Pregnancy: What To Look Out For
