Rare Diseases

Iatrogenic botulism

Iatrogenic botulism Iatrogenic botulism is the most recent man-made form of botulism (see this term), a rare acquired neuromuscular junction disease with descending flaccid paralysis caused by botulinum neurotoxins (BoNTs), and it may occur as an adverse event after therapeutic or cosmetic use.

Alcock canal syndrome (Pudendal nerve entrapment syndrome)

Alcock canal syndrome (Pudendal nerve entrapment syndrome) Alcock canal syndrome is a rare medical condition Most commonly this disease is associated with dysfunction of the pelvis This disease is an acquired peripheral neuropathy disease Alcock canal syndrome is a rare entrapment neuropathy of the pudendal nerve.  Cardinal Features of this condition Neuropathic Pain which is …

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Morvan syndrome

Morvan syndrome Morvan syndrome is a rare medical condition life-threatening, acquired neurologic disease characterized by neuromyotonia, dysautonomia and encephalopathy with severe insomnia. Synonyms of Morvan syndrome Limbic encephalitis-neuromyotonia-hyperhidrosis-polyneuropathy syndrome Morvan fibrillary chorea Prevalence <1 / 1000000 Age of onset Adults Symptoms and Signs of Morvan syndrome Symptoms resulting from the autonomic nervous system involvement blood …

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Andersen disease

Andersen disease This is a Rare medical condition. A glycogen storage disease which is of severe nature. Approximately 3% of all the glycogen storage diseases . Synonyms Amylopectinosis Glycogen storage disease due to glycogen branching enzyme deficiency GSD due to glycogen branching enzyme deficiency GSD type 4 GSD type IV Glycogen storage disease type 4 …

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Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy

Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy A rare medical condition which is a sensory motor disorder. This disease is progressive in nature or might be a symmetric relapsing. The condition is a chronic monophasic manifesting as the weakness of the muscles which is usually progressive in nature. The characteristic features of this disease are impaired sensation increased …

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Cloistered syndrome

Cloistered syndrome Cloistered syndrome (LIS) is a rare medical disease affecting the neurological system. Features of Cloistered syndrome Sustained eye opening quadriplegia or quadriparesis anarthria preserved cognitive functions and a primary code of communication using vertical eye movements or blinking Symptoms of Cloistered syndrome Very Common Symptoms and Signs (80%-98%) Abnormality of the eye  Abnormality …

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