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Sjögren’s syndrome is an autoimmune disease in which the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks its own moisture-producing glands. Normally, our immune system targets foreign bodies such as bacteria and viruses in order to protect us from disease. However, in Sjögren’s syndrome, the immune system malfunctions and attacks the body’s own cells. The glands that produce tears and saliva become des...

Smith-Lemli-Opitz Syndrome (SLOS) is a rare, inherited, genetic disorder that affects the development of children both before and after birth. SLOS is characterized by an inability to produce cholesterol in amounts sufficient for normal growth and development. Cholesterol is an important component of cell membranes, a precursor for many hormones and a major component of myelin, the insulating mate...

Smith-Magenis Syndrome (SMS) is a rare genetic disease that results in distinctive facial features, behavior problems and some mental retardation. Proper diagnosis of SMS is sometimes delayed because it can be mistaken for other diseases such as Down Syndrome or Autism. ...

Smith-Magenis Syndrome (SMS) is a rare genetic disease that results in distinctive facial features, behavior problems and some mental retardation. Proper diagnosis of SMS is sometimes delayed because it can be mistaken for other diseases such as Down Syndrome or Autism. ...

Soft-tissue angiomatosis (STA) is an extremely rare disorder consisting of the formation of non-cancerous tumors composed of blood vessels (veins), lymphatic vessels (which carry lymph fluid), and/or adipose (fat) tissue. These tumors can occur anywhere in the body, but are most commonly found in the legs. They are also commonly found in the chest, abdomen and arms. It is important to emphasize t...

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