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m-Power® Rare Pediatric Disease Database
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Williams Syndrome
Williams Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that is present at birth, and is caused by a deletion of genetic material on chromosome 7. This so-called non working or “broken gene” is not contagious, and we have no control of whether or not it occurs. The syndrome is characterized by distinctive physical features, developmental, and health problems....
Wilms' Tumor (WT)
Nephroblastoma, Wilm's Tumor
Wilms’ tumor is the most common form of childhood kidney cancer. The kidneys filter the blood, assist in retaining important proteins and other materials while at the same time removing waste through the production of urine. Children who develop Wilms’ tumor can have problems with urination but most commonly present with an enlarging abdominal mass.
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Wilsons Disease
Hepatolenticular Degeneration
Wilson disease is a rare autosomal recessive inherited disorder in which the body absorbs and retains excessive amounts of copper. The copper deposits in the liver, brain, kidneys, and eyes which leads to progressive damage to these organs. As a result, people with Wilson disease often develop liver disease, central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) damage and psychiatric problems. Psychiatri...
Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome (WAS)
Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome (WAS) is an extremely rare genetic disorder that primarily affects boys and is characterized by increased susceptibility to infection, decreased levels of blood platelets (thrombocytopenia), and sometimes by skin eczema. The degree of symptoms is highly variable. In many cases, these conditions may lead to life-threatening infections and bleeding complications.
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Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome (WHS)
4p- syndrome, Monosomy 4p
Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome (WHS) is a rare chromosome disorder characterized by certain facial features described as a “Greek warrior helmet appearance". Children may have developmental delay, mental retardation, seizures, and/or brain, heart, or kidney abnormalities.
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