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m-Power® Rare Pediatric Disease Database
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Lown-Ganong-Levine Syndrome

Lown-Ganong-Levine syndrome (LGL) is a form of heart rhythm disturbance that leads to intermittent episodes of rapid heart rates. These episodes may lead to the sensation of lightheadedness, palpitations, or shortness of breath. LGL is considered to be a form of “preexcitation” which means that a part of the ventricular system (lower heart chambers) receives an electrical impulse prematurely. In ...

Lyme Disease

Lyme disease is a constellation of symptoms that develops after a human is bitten by a deer tick infected with the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferei. Deer ticks infected by this bacterium are found most often in states in Northeastern/Northcentral US, but are also seen in some counties within Northwestern California. Disease is most commonly seen in the summer months when deer tick activity is at i...

Lymphangiectasia

acquired lymphangioma, lymphangioma circumscriptum, intestinal lymphangiectasia, pulmonary lymphangi
Lymphangiectasia is swelling of lymph vessels in the skin, intestines or lungs as a result of damage or blockage of these vessels. It can result in swelling, protein loss, and growth problems. ...

Löffler's Syndrome

Loeffler's Syndrome, Simple Pulmonary Eosinophilia
Löffler’s Syndrome is a respiratory illness characterized by wheezing or cough and distinctive findings on blood tests and chest x-ray. In Löffler’s Syndrome a reaction occurs in the lungs in response to a parasitic infection or to certain drugs. This leads to elevated numbers of a certain type of blood cell (known as an eosinophil), and characteristic chest x-ray findings. ...
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