Presentation
The present case had PDA with peculiar hand involvement on only one side. There was no facial feature. [jcpconline.org]
Spastic quadriparesis was present in both cases. The extent of cervical vertebral malformations should be assessed because they can result in difficult airway management. [accessanesthesiology.mhmedical.com]
The second child with this syndrome was a 7-year-old boy who presented with short stature, hypoplasia of the cervical vertebral bodies with anterior wedging, and kyphosis. [accesspediatrics.mhmedical.com]
Sometimes it presents inconsistently, with vision problems coming and going. Sometimes it affects just one eye, or sometimes both. [eyecaregroupnc.com]
Entire Body System
- Short Stature
Aliases & Classifications for Berk-Tabatznik Syndrome MalaCards integrated aliases for Berk-Tabatznik Syndrome: Name: Berk-Tabatznik Syndrome 20 70 Short Stature, Congenital Optic Atrophy, and Hypoplasia of the Cervical Vertebral Bodies and Distal Phalanges [malacards.org]
An extremely rare disorder of unknown cause, characterized by short stature, congenital optic atrophy, and brachytelephalangy. noun 0 0 Advertisement Origin of berk-tabatznik-syndrome Discussed in a 1961 paper by M. E. Berk and B. Tabatznik. [yourdictionary.com]
PMID: 4050863 Brachytelephalangy with mental retardation, peculiar face and short stature in two sibs. A new MCA/MR syndrome? Mégarbané A, Abi Moussa M. Mégarbané A, et al. Genet Couns. 1997;8(2):127-32. Genet Couns. 1997. [pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
About Library Blog FAQ Testimonials Rare Charities Press Contact Search the Library Other Names: Cleft nare, brachydactyly, short stature dwarfism, Congenital optic atrophy and brachytelephalangy, Kyphosis brachyphalangy optic atrophy, Short stature, [rareguru.com]
[…] optic atrophy; Short stature, congenital optic atrophy, and hypoplasia of the cervical vertebral bodies and distal phalangesCleft nare, brachydactyly, short stature dwarfism; Congenital optic atrophy and brachytelephalangy; Kyphosis brachyphalangy optic [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]
- Pain
During the physical exam, the health care provider will look for physical signs of a medical problem, such as pain and swelling or the presence of liquid or solid masses within the body. [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]
In summary, if you experience vision loss, eye pain or if you notice that colors seem washed out, you may be suffering from optic neuropathy. [eyecaregroupnc.com]
In this form there is usually also pain upon eye movement, rapid vision loss and a visibly swollen optic nerve. Trauma to the head is another cause of optic neuropathy. [naturaleyecare.com]
May–Thurner syndrome (MTS), also known as the iliac vein compression syndrome, is a condition in which compression of the common venous outflow tract of the left lower extremity may cause discomfort, swelling, pain or clots (deep venous thrombosis) in [ffbve.it]
- Swelling
During the physical exam, the health care provider will look for physical signs of a medical problem, such as pain and swelling or the presence of liquid or solid masses within the body. [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]
Aneurysms which cause blood vessels in the brain or eye to swell and protrude outward, pressing on the optic nerve and resulting in damage. [eyecaregroupnc.com]
May–Thurner syndrome (MTS), also known as the iliac vein compression syndrome, is a condition in which compression of the common venous outflow tract of the left lower extremity may cause discomfort, swelling, pain or clots (deep venous thrombosis) in [ffbve.it]
Cardiovascular
- Heart Disease
Within our group, we were suffering from a range of diverse diseases and conditions, including Heart Disease, Kidney Disease, Diabetes, a variety of Autoimmune Diseases and Leaky Gut. [bookshop.org]
Heart-hand syndromes are a group of rare diseases that manifest with both heart and limb deformities. [owlapps.net]
"Orphanet: Heart hand syndrome type 3". Retrieved 25 July 2016. ^ "Heart-hand syndrome, Spanish type - Disease - Symptoms - Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center (GARD) – an NCATS Program". [en.wikipedia.org]
Musculoskeletal
- Brachydactyly
A unique feature in the syndrome is symmetric brachydactyly with long thumbs. [owlapps.net]
It causes sudden cardiac death due to ventricular tachycardia, and it prominently causes a unique type of brachydactyly with mild hand involvement and more severe foot involvement. [10] Brachydactyly-long thumb syndrome [ edit ] Described in one family [en.wikipedia.org]
Classifications for Berk-Tabatznik Syndrome MalaCards integrated aliases for Berk-Tabatznik Syndrome: Name: Berk-Tabatznik Syndrome 20 70 Short Stature, Congenital Optic Atrophy, and Hypoplasia of the Cervical Vertebral Bodies and Distal Phalanges 20 Cleft Nare, Brachydactyly [malacards.org]
Ears
- Hearing Impairment
Because of mild mental retardation and visual and hearing impairment, preoperative anxiolysis is recommended. The presence of the primary care-giver for induction of anesthesia may be helpful. Neither individual had other malformations. [accessanesthesiology.mhmedical.com]
In addition, he also had profound sensorineural hearing loss, which in combination with his visual impairment was thought to be at least in part responsible for his mild mental retardation. [accesspediatrics.mhmedical.com]
Psychiatrical
- Suggestibility
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Talk to a doctor to learn if any imaging studies are suggested to diagnose or manage this disease. Diagnostic imaging studies let doctors look inside a patient's body for clues to help diagnose or manage a disease. [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]
Workup
The recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) workup showed a normal anti-Mullerian hormone level. Coagulation profile was normal. Couple karyotyping done was normal. Anti-beta-2-glycoprotein IgM was positive. [jcpconline.org]
Treatment
There are two main types of clinical studies: Clinical trials determine if a new test or treatment for a disease is effective and safe by comparing groups receiving different tests/treatments. [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]
Treatment There is no treatment for optic neuropathy unless the underlying cause is optic neuritis. Then it is usually treated with a combination of oral and IV steroids. [naturaleyecare.com]
THE HUMAN TREATMENT I RECEIVED IN HEMODIALYSIS WAS OUTSTANDING. [parapsychologicalmedicine.com]
Prognosis
Prognosis Of the different types of pinealomas, the type with the most favorable prognosis is the pineocytoma. [wiki.cdv.demo.datexis.com]
Prognosis was adversely affected by visual and auditory difficulties. The cause of this condition remains unknown. Citing Literature Related Information [onlinelibrary.wiley.com]
Prognosis Prognosis depends on the ability to treat the underlying condition. Prevention Many of the causes of optic neuropathy cannot be prevented, but some can. [naturaleyecare.com]
Epidemiology
Geography Spir (2013-01-07) - ISBN-13: 978-613-8-50374-3 59.00 € Berk-Tabatznik Syndrome Disease, Soundtrack to the Apocalypse, Medical state, Abnormality (behavior), Distress (medicine) Biology Dict (2012-03-03) - ISBN-13: 978-620-0-75782-1 29.00 € Epidemiology [morebooks.de]
Clinical and epidemiological features of heart-hand syndrome, an updated analysis in China. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2020;21:777. 2. Forsey JT, Elmasry OA, Martin RP. Patent arterial duct. Orphanet J Rare Dis 2009;4:17. 3. [jcpconline.org]
Prevention
Prevention Many of the causes of optic neuropathy cannot be prevented, but some can. If you have diabetes or glaucoma, managing these conditions can prevent optic neuropathy. [naturaleyecare.com]
The following tools may help you gather the information you need: Milestone Tracker App [CDC] Tracks a child's milestones from age 2 months to 5 years with Center for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) easy-to-use illustrated checklists. [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]
In all of these cases, early detection is key: Immediate treatment may help prevent further vision loss. [eyecaregroupnc.com]