A group of hematological disorders form myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and they result from lack of proper production or function of a person’s myeloid blood cells. MDS emanates from a disorder affecting the stem cells within the bone marrow, which brings down the levels of cells that form blood. When there are reduced myeloid blood cells,… Continue reading Myelodysplastic Syndrome
Category: Syndromes
Waardenburg Syndrome
Waardenburg syndrome is a group of genetic disorders which is evident from birth (congenital). The syndrome causes deafness, change in color of skin, hair and eye. Waardenburg condition is named after a Dutch eye doctor, Petrus Johannes Waardenburg (1886-1976) who was the first person to notice patients suffering from hearing loss and change in color… Continue reading Waardenburg Syndrome
Treacher Collins Syndrome
Treacher Collins syndrome, also known as mandibulofacial dysostosis, is a rare genetic disorder. This condition affects the growth and development of bones and other tissues of the face. It is estimated to affect one in every 40,000 to 70,000 of live births. Most commonly, the chin bone and the lower jaw bones are affected, presenting… Continue reading Treacher Collins Syndrome
Levator Ani Syndrome
The levator ani is a major muscle present within the pelvic area. It lowers and elevates the anal sphincter as well as relaxes and tightens for numerous bodily tasks and functions. Levator ani syndrome is a type of persistent proctalgia that is marked by constant rectal pain. It is differentiated from non-specified functional anal-rectal pain… Continue reading Levator Ani Syndrome