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m-Power® Rare Pediatric Disease Database
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Hajdu-Cheney
acro-osteolysis syndrome, arthro-dento-osteodysplasia, cranio-skeletal dysplasia with acro-osteolysi
Hajdu-Cheney Syndrome (HCS) is a rare disorder characterized by acro-osteolysis of various bones in the body. Acro-osteolysis means gradual breakdown of bone, starting with the extremities and peripheral bones, like fingers and toes. This breakdown of bones can then lead to other complications, including headaches, infections, fractures, short stature, and other neurologic difficulties.
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Hallermann Streiff Syndrome
Oculomandibulofacial Syndrome, Francois Dyscephalic Syndrome
Hallermann Strieff syndrome (HSS) is a rare, genetic disorder that is characterized by dwarfism, unique facial appearance, dental abnormalities, eye abnormalities, and sparse bodily hair.
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Hartnup Disease
Hartnup disease is a rare, inherited condition where the body cannot absorb certain amino acids, especially tryptophan. This defect is in the small intestine and in the kidneys. Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins. The body needs tryptophan in order to make niacin (vitamin B3). Hartnup disease was first described in 1956 in the Hartnup family of London.
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Hawkinsinuria
4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate hydroxylase deficiency,
4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase deficiency
Hawkinsinuria is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder medically classified as a tyrosinemia due to an inborn error of amino acid metabolism. Children with this disease have a
mutation in one of the enzymes responsible for breaking down tyrosine, an amino acid, in the body. The mutation decreases the function of the enzyme, called 4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate hydroxylase. This results in the accumul...
Heiner Syndrome
Pulmonary Hemosiderosis
: Heiner syndrome is a form of primary pulmonary hemosiderosis or bleeding in the lower respiratory tract caused specifically by a hypersensitivity to cow’s milk. Children usually develop a chronic runny nose, recurrent ear infections, gastrointestinal discomfort, and stunted growth.
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