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m-Power® Rare Pediatric Disease Database
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Ependymoma
An ependymoma is a tumor of ependymal cells, a type of cell that line the ventricles of the brain, which are the fluid-filled spaces that contain cerebral spinal fluid (CSF). CSF flows freely between the brain to the spinal cord and helps to nourish the brain and spinal cord. When ependymal cells grow out of control they form a tumor called an ependymoma, which can block the flow of CSF. This c...
Epidermolysis Bullosa (hemidesmosomal epidermolysi
Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a group of inherited skin disorders characterized by blister formation whenever there is any pressure on the skin. It is subdivided into three major types based upon what part of the skin is affected: EB simplex, junctional EB, and dystrophic EB.
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Episodic angioedema with eosinophilia
Gleich syndrome, cyclic angioedema associated with eosinophilia
Episodic angioedema with eosinophilia is an immunological condition that involves recurrent episodes of edema (swelling) of the face, trunk and the extremities, weight gain, and itchiness. The swelling can be debilitating, especially when it involves the face and hands; however it can be treated with prednisone, a corticosteroid drug.
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Epithelioid sarcoma
Epithelioid sarcoma
Epithelioid sarcoma is a very rare type of slow-growing soft tissue tumor that develops most often in tissues under the skin. It is malignant, meaning that it can spread (metastasize) to other areas of the body.
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Evan's Syndrome
Evan’s Syndrome is a combination of two conditions: autoimmune hemolytic anemia and autoimmune thrombocytopenia purpura. Autoimmune hemolytic anemia is a condition in which there are low levels of iron in the body due to the destruction of the red blood cells that normally carry oxygen. Autoimmune thrombocytopenia is a low level of platelets in the blood due to their destruction in the circula...