Syndromes

properly assisted. Recently, there has been an updated version of this manual called the DSM-5. There have been changes to multiple different disorders such as broadening the Autism Spectrum Disorder. As a repercussion of this, labels such as Asperger’s Syndrome, Pervasive Development Disorder-not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS), Rett’s Disorder, and Childhood Disintegrative Disorder are all now underlined in Autism…

Sotos syndrome is a disease that causes a child to grow unusually rapidly, especially in the cephalic region, resulting in abnormal growth of the brain and a corresponding array of developmental disabilities (Türkmen et al., 2015; Faravelli, 2005; McKusick, 2015). This disorder is an autosomal dominant disorder (McKusick, 2015) and has been found to be a result of mutations in the NSD1 gene (Türkmen et al., 2015; Faravelli, 2005; McKusick, 2015), on the chromosome 5q35 (Faravelli, 2005; McKusick…

The Treasure Coast Down Syndrome Awareness Group (2016) is a non-profit and support organization that is dedicated to enhancing the lives of a person with Down syndrome and creating awareness. The group helps to share information on education, health, advocacy, parenting issues, and anything else dealing with Down syndrome. The group offers resources through monthly meetings, public awareness programs, new parent information…

Trisomy 13 has a higher risk due to a mother’s maternal age. Some researchers have suggested that there is a possible connection between Trisomy 13 and preeclampsia. Preeclampsia is brought on due an onset of hypertension (high blood pressure). The syndrome appears to affect females slightly more frequently than males and occurs in about one in 5,000 to 12,000 live births (National Organization for Rare Diseases, 2007). Chromosomal testing is essential in verifying the presence of a specific…

also known as pervasive developmental disorders which can range from the severe disorder labeled autistic disorder to the milder disorder called Asperger Syndrome. Thus, children with this disorder can have problems in social interaction, verbal and non-verbal communication and repetitive behaviors (Santhrock, 2015). Children with Asperger Syndrome disorder can display behaviors that fluctuate among the stages of cognitive development. I am currently a para-professional who works with kids who…

neonatal jaundice along with a paucity of intrahepatic bile ducts on liver histology. It is also known as Alagille-Watson syndrome or arterio-hepatic dysplasia, and is caused by defects in the Notch signaling pathway. The disease affects the liver, heart, skeleton, eyes, kidneys, central nervous system, and is associated with characteristic facial features. (1, 2) The syndrome was first described by MacMahon and Thannhauser in 1949, who also characterized the histological changes observed in…

First and foremost, finally acquiring a diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome seemingly provided a wonderful sense of relief and happiness. John’s own words at being diagnosed at age 40: “ The realization was staggering. There are other people like me. So many, in fact, that they have a name for us.” (Robison, 2007, p.…

or give back emotion to a person. When Farkle took his IQ and aptitude test, they told him that he was a genius,He already knew that, but they also told him he has Asperger 's disorder. Asperger Syndrome Disorder (ASD) was founded by Han asperger. Han identified the behavior and ability in asperger syndrome. He called it the autistic psychopathy. Asperger had a patterned that had lack of empathy, the inability to form friends, and have special interest in certain subjects, and they can also be…

Incidentaloma (Conns’ syndrome) is a disease of the adrenal glands involving excess production of aldosterone & patient usually presents with clinical features of hypokalemia and hypertension. Atypical clinical presentations with combination of normotension and normokalemia are described in few cases. In this case report patient presented with abdominal pain and essential hypertension only. To rule out other pathology Ultrasonography was performed & underlying adrenal adenoma was found.…

chooses to stay with Amy. The "glad" couple declares on TV that they are expecting a child. What’s Amy’s diagnosis & DSM 5 Criteria: Amy obviously falls under the analysis of reserved social identity issue. MUNCHAUSEN SYNDROME: I haven't caught wind of this issue myself. Munchausen Syndrome is fundamentally when a man changes with his/her wellbeing keeping in mind the end goal to make side effects or misrepresents the side effects of a restorative condition. They…