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m-Power® Rare Pediatric Disease Database
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Marfan Syndrome (MS)
Marfan Syndrome (MS) is an inherited, genetics disorder characterized by degenerative, generalized disease of the connective tissues of the body. It is caused by a defect in fibrillin, which is a protein that helps in the formation of connective tissues throughout the body. Connective tissues are important for providing elasticity and support to the cells of the body, especially in the walls of ar...
Marinesco-Sjogren syndrome
Marinesco-Garland syndrome
Marinesco-Sjogren syndrome (MSS) is a very rare genetic disorder that is characterized by problems with balance and coordinating movements, decreased muscle tone, cataracts in the eyes, mental retardation, short stature, and growth delay.
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Mastocytosis
Urticaria Pigmentosa
Mastocytosis is a disease of the immune system characterized by mast cell proliferation and accumulation in various organs, most commonly the skin. Mast cells are one of the cells in the body used to fight off infection and provide protection by releasing a variety of chemicals, one of which is called histamine. Histamine causes swelling, itching and/or redness of the skin. Mast cells originate i...
May-Hegglin Anomaly
May-Hegglin Anomaly (MHA) is a rare inherited bleeding disorder. However, only 25-40% of children with MHA have bleeding tendencies. In MHA, bleeding occurs due to low levels of platelets. Platelets are tiny particles in the blood that help form clots to stop bleeding. MHA is characterized by giant platelets and low platelet numbers (thrombocytopenia). Also found in people with MHA are abnormal ro...
McCune-Albright Syndrome
Polyostotic Fibrous Dysplasia
McCune-Albright syndrome is a very rare disorder characterized by bone, skin, and hormonal abnormalities. It was first described in 1937 by two doctors. The skin of affected individuals can have brown patches called café au lait spots, so named because their color resembles that of coffee with milk. The bones develop irregular masses of scar-like tissue (fibrous dysplasia). The most common hormone...