Presentation
It is interesting that the area of origin and ethnicity of both the present and the previously reported cases is northwest Mexico. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
The anomalies are organized by anatomical system and presented in a consistent manner, including details of the clinical presentation, epidemiology, embryology, treatment and prevention for each anomaly. [books.google.com]
Patients presenting with Allgrove syndrome in adulthood are rarely reported. [annalsofian.org]
We speculate that there maybe a subgroup of patients who follow a chronic neurological course after a less severe paediatric presentation. [jnnp.bmj.com]
Entire Body System
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Rigor
By condensing much of the information presented in the first volume of the previous edition, and exercising rigorous editorial control, Drs. [books.google.com]
Gazarian M, Cowell CT, Bonney M, G Rigor WG. The "4A" syndrome: adrenocortical insufficiency associated with achalasia, alacrima, autonomic and other neurological abnormalities. Eur J Pediatr 1995;154:18-23. 7. Chu ME, Berlin D, Axelrod FB. [jfcmonline.com]
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Poor Growth
Showing of 12 80%-99% of people have these symptoms Abnormal dermatoglyphics Abnormal fingerprints 0007477 Achalasia 0002571 Growth delay Delayed growth Growth deficiency Growth failure Growth retardation Poor growth Retarded growth [ more ] 0001510 Intellectual [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]
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Pathologist
All clinicians and scientists interested in birth defects, including pediatricians, geneticists, genetic counselors, obstetricians, and pediatric pathologists, will find this book to be an invaluable source of information. [books.google.com]
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Hodgkin Lymphoma
lymphoma, foster care or foster parents, infantile spasms, hysterectomy Orchid (violet) Testicular cancer Fuchsia (Magenta) - Fuchsia ribbons are here Pro-life, Feminism Pearl (cream pearl or white pearl) - Pearl ribbons are here lung cancer or lung [azureaster.com]
Respiratoric
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Aspiration
[…] definitionAchalasia-microcephaly is an extremely rare genetic syndrome, reported in a few families to date, characterized by the association of microcephaly, intellectual deficit and achalasia (with symptoms of coughing, dysphagia, vomiting, failure to thrive and aspiration [malacards.org]
[…] microcephaly syndrome is an extremely rare genetic syndrome, reported in a few families to date, characterized by the association of microcephaly, intellectual deficit and achalasia (with symptoms of coughing, dysphagia, vomiting, failure to thrive and aspiration [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]
[…] antibody level in blood Cutaneous photosensitivity Intellectual disability, profound Dandy-Walker malformation Chronic diarrhea Brittle hair Cutis marmorata Global brain atrophy Reduced subcutaneous adipose tissue Hypopituitarism Pseudobulbar signs Aspiration [mendelian.co]
Paralyzed Diaphragm Pericardial Disease Pleura Cancer Pleural Cancer Pulmonary Disease Pulmonary Embolism Septal Defect Thrombosis Thymomas Vascular Disease Less 61 Procedures Ablation for Treatment of Cardiac Arrhythmias Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration [healthgrades.com]
Abnormal findings on respiratory examination may be secondary to recurrent aspiration accompanying achalasia. Skin examination of patients may reveal abnormal findings that assist in confirming diagnosis. [emedicine.medscape.com]
Gastrointestinal
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Recurrent Vomiting
vomiting and respiratory infections). ( 3 ) References: GARD:456 MESH:C536010 OMIM:200450 UMLS_CUI:C1860212 Ontology: Human Disease ( DOID:0050796 ) OTHER achalasia microcephaly syndrome PAGES GENES INVOLVED No data available ZEBRAFISH MODELS No data [zfin.org]
vomiting and respiratory infections). [malacards.org]
The death of the younger sibling of our patient at the age of 1 year was possibly due to adrenal insufficiency as he had presented with recurrent vomiting and shock. [synapse.koreamed.org]
Less frequently, a child may be evaluated initially for recurrent vomiting, dysphagia, and failure to thrive (achalasia) or for ocular symptoms associated with alacrima. [emedicine.medscape.com]
vomiting Heartburn in children Chest pain, epigastric pain, nonlocalized abdominal pain Regurgitation and/or vomiting beyond 18 months of age Bilious vomiting Persistent, forceful vomiting Onset of vomiting after six months of age Gastrointestinal bleeding [aafp.org]
Jaw & Teeth
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Prognathism
cardiovascular septal defects, cryptorchidism, hypospadias, and dysmorphic features - prominent ears, prognathism, thin upper lip, dental crowding. [mendelian.co]
Oral features include a small oral cavity, thin upper lip border, prominent philtrum, narrow and deep palate, palatine cleft, submucosal palatine cleft, split uvula, micrognathia, prognathism and retrognathism [ 1, 2 ] In 1990, velopharyngeal insufficiency [jmedicalcasereports.biomedcentral.com]
Intellectual disability-hypotonia-spasticity-sleep disorder syndrome Intellectual disability-myopathy-short stature-endocrine defect syndrome Intellectual disability-obesity-brain malformations-facial dysmorphism syndrome Intellectual disability-obesity-prognathism-eye [se-atlas.de]
Eyes
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Esotropia
[ more ] 0000448 5%-29% of people have these symptoms Epicanthus Eye folds Prominent eye folds [ more ] 0000286 Macrotia Large ears 0000400 Micrognathia Little lower jaw Small jaw Small lower jaw [ more ] 0000347 1%-4% of people have these symptoms Esotropia [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]
Ears
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Macrotia
[…] more ] 0000252 Prominent nose Big nose Disproportionately large nose Increased nasal size Increased size of nose Large nose Pronounced nose [ more ] 0000448 5%-29% of people have these symptoms Epicanthus Eye folds Prominent eye folds [ more ] 0000286 Macrotia [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]
Paraplegia Deep philtrum Retinal detachment Wide nose Microcornea Sleep disturbance Full cheeks Broad nasal tip Thick lower lip vermilion Bilateral sensorineural hearing impairment Sloping forehead Lymphedema Overgrowth Pointed chin Patent foramen ovale Macrotia [mendelian.co]
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Large Ears
ears 0000400 Micrognathia Little lower jaw Small jaw Small lower jaw [ more ] 0000347 1%-4% of people have these symptoms Esotropia Inward turning cross eyed 0000565 Percent of people who have these symptoms is not available through HPO Autosomal recessive [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]
Musculoskeletal
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Small Head
head circumference [ more ] 0000252 Prominent nose Big nose Disproportionately large nose Increased nasal size Increased size of nose Large nose Pronounced nose [ more ] 0000448 5%-29% of people have these symptoms Epicanthus Eye folds Prominent eye [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]
Achalasia Microcephaly A very rare syndrome characterized primarily by a small head and achalasia which involves esophageal problems such as enlargement. [mt911.com]
When we examined our patient, we found a number of clinical anomalies, including a small head, frontal bossing, low-set ears, saddle nose, triangular face, and the characteristic facial features of DS such as palpebral ptosis, hypertelorism and micrognathia [jmedicalcasereports.biomedcentral.com]
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Short Arm
Analysis of 1 1 kindreds and linkage to the short arm of chromosome 2. J Clin Invest 1996:97: 699-705. [books.google.com]
Neurologic
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Altered Mental Status
Mental Status AMS Academic Management Services AMS Aggregate Measure of Support AMS Australasian Menopause Society (est. 1988) AMS Access Method Services AMS Advanced Medical Solutions (UK) AMS Aboriginal Medical Service (Australia) AMS Advanced Monitoring [acronyms.thefreedictionary.com]
Workup
Bilious vomiting at any age, particularly in the first few months of life, is an emergency and suggests intestinal obstruction. 21 Gastrointestinal bleeding also requires further workup. [aafp.org]
Colonoscopy
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Polyps
Review the latest developments in the field and get up-to-date clinical information on hot topics like polyps, capsule endoscopy, and pancreatic treatments. [books.google.com]
Treatment
More Symptoms of Achalasia microcephaly syndrome » Diagnosis See also related information on diagnosis: Diagnosis of Achalasia Diagnosis of Microcephaly Treatments See also the following treatment articles: Treatments for Achalasia Treatments for Microcephaly [familydiagnosis.com]
Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome – Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Categories: A September 19, 2017 by Dr. [theteamwork.com]
Make the best clinical decisions with an enhanced emphasis on evidence-based practice and expert opinions on treatment strategies. Zero in on the most relevant and useful references with the aid of a more focused, concise bibliography. [books.google.com]
Prognosis
Treatment and prognosis The aim of treatment is always to improve achalasia symptoms and esophageal clearance, and to prevent megaesophagus. [aerzteblatt.de]
The prognosis for health and quality of life can be significantly improved. An 18-year-old boy was brought to our Emergency Room with deterioration of general health, cachexia and weight loss. [jfcmonline.com]
Early diagnosis is essential, as the prognosis for patients with DS is good provided that management of their medical conditions is initiated early and maintained throughout life. [jmedicalcasereports.biomedcentral.com]
Etiology
Degenerative, autoimmune and infectious factors are possible etiologies. In rare cases, achalasia is familial or part of a syndrome. [bioline.org.br]
Park W, Vaezi MF: Etiology and pathogenesis of achalasia: the current understanding. Am J Gastroenterol 2005; 100: 1404–14. CrossRef MEDLINE 2. [aerzteblatt.de]
In addition, a search was conducted using individual diagnoses within the differential diagnosis of reflux as key terms, limited in children age 0 to 18, and combined in separate searches with etiology, diagnosis, management, and treatment. [aafp.org]
Etiology of the neuropathy in Allgrove's syndrome is obscure. At present, no explanation for the association of achalasia, alacrima and adrenal unresponsiveness to ACTH in the triple A syndrome is available. [jfcmonline.com]
Dysfunctional esophageal autonomic nerve plexus and degeneration of nerve fibers is postulated as the etiology of dysphagia, with c-AMP as the possible neurotransmitter. [annalsofian.org]
Epidemiology
The anomalies are organized by anatomical system and presented in a consistent manner, including details of the clinical presentation, epidemiology, embryology, treatment and prevention for each anomaly. [books.google.com]
UK incidence of achalasia: an 11-year national epidemiological study. Arch Dis Child. 2011;96(2):192–194. 35. Baird DC. Bilateral leg edema and difficulty swallowing. J Fam Pract. 2009;58(2):89–92. 36. Day AS, Ledder O, Leach ST, Lemberg DA. [aafp.org]
Epidemiologically, achalasia is a rare disease, with an incidence of 1:100 000 per year and a lifetime prevalence of 1:10 000 ( 3 ). [aerzteblatt.de]
Pathophysiology
Although this provides the first insight into the pathophysiology, the underlying causes of this “selective” neurodegeneration are poorly understood. [aerzteblatt.de]
Achalasia: from new insights in pathophysiology to treatment J Pediatric Gastroenterol Nutr. 2005: (41):S36-7. Back to cited text no. 5 6. Hernandez A, Reynoso MC, Soto F, et al. [bioline.org.br]
[…] considered carefully. 66 Data Sources: A PubMed search was conducted using the key terms reflux, gastroesophageal reflux, and gastroesophageal reflux disease, limited in children age 0 to 18, and combined in separate searches with epidemiology, etiology, pathophysiology [aafp.org]
Prevention
The anomalies are organized by anatomical system and presented in a consistent manner, including details of the clinical presentation, epidemiology, embryology, treatment and prevention for each anomaly. [books.google.com]
Marilyn Thompson Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome – Causes, Symptoms, Risk Factors, Screening Tests, Diagnosis, Treatments, Medications, Home Remedies, Alternative Therapies, Clinical Trials, Medical Research Studies, Prevention, Coping, Lifestyle Changes [theteamwork.com]
Mutations in the DHCR7 gene reduce or eliminate the activity of this enzyme, preventing cells from producing sufficient cholesterol [ 23, 24 ]. [jmedicalcasereports.biomedcentral.com]
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Conclusion: Achalasia should be diagnosed as early as possible, so that complications can be prevented. In addition, guidelines should be established for cancer prevention in achalasia patients. [aerzteblatt.de]