Most people with Majeed syndrome also develop inflammatory disorders of the skin, most often a condition known as Sweet syndrome. The symptoms of Sweet syndrome include fever and the development of painful bumps or blisters on the face, neck, back, and arms.[1]
This table lists symptoms that people with this disease may have. For most diseases, symptoms will vary from person to person. People with the same disease may not have all the symptoms listed. This information comes from a database called the Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO) . The HPO collects information on symptoms that have been described in medical resources. The HPO is updated regularly. Use the HPO ID to access more in-depth information about a symptom.
| Medical Terms | Other Names | Learn More: HPO ID |
|---|---|---|
| 80%-99% of people have these symptoms | ||
| Abnormality of bone marrow cell morphology | 0005561 | |
| Arthralgia |
Joint pain
|
0002829 |
| Bone pain | 0002653 | |
| Cachexia |
Wasting syndrome
|
0004326 |
| Congenital hypoplastic anemia | 0004810 | |
| Fever | 0001945 | |
| Hypochromic microcytic anemia | 0004840 | |
| Metaphyseal irregularity |
Irregular wide portion of a long bone
|
0003025 |
| Osteomyelitis |
Bone infection
|
0002754 |
| Papule | 0200034 | |
| Pustule |
Pimple
|
0200039 |
| 30%-79% of people have these symptoms | ||
| Acne | 0001061 | |
| Edema |
Fluid retention
Water retention
[ more ]
|
0000969 |
| Failure to thrive |
Faltering weight
Weight faltering
[ more ]
|
0001508 |
| Headache |
Headaches
|
0002315 |
| Hepatomegaly |
Enlarged liver
|
0002240 |
| Increased bone mineral density |
Increased bone density
|
0011001 |
| Leukocytosis |
Elevated white blood count
High white blood count
Increased blood leukocyte number
[ more ]
|
0001974 |
| Myalgia |
Muscle ache
Muscle pain
[ more ]
|
0003326 |
| Splenomegaly |
Increased spleen size
|
0001744 |
| Synovitis | 0100769 | |
| 5%-29% of people have these symptoms | ||
| Cough |
Coughing
|
0012735 |
| Flexion contracture |
Flexed joint that cannot be straightened
|
0001371 |
| Glomerulopathy | 0100820 | |
| Increased |
Abnormal susceptibility to fractures
Bone fragility
Frequent broken bones
Increased bone fragility
Increased tendency to fractures
[ more ]
|
0002659 |
| Malabsorption |
Intestinal malabsorption
|
0002024 |
| Microscopic hematuria |
Small amount of blood in urine
|
0002907 |
|
High urine protein levels
Protein in urine
[ more ]
|
0000093 | |
| Pulmonary infiltrates |
Lung infiltrates
|
0002113 |
| 1%-4% of people have these symptoms | ||
| Microcytic anemia | 0001935 | |
| Recurrent fever |
Episodic fever
Increased body temperature, episodic
Intermittent fever
[ more ]
|
0001954 |
| Percent of people who have these symptoms is not available through HPO | ||
| 0000007 | ||
| Growth delay |
Delayed growth
Growth deficiency
Growth failure
Growth retardation
Poor growth
Retarded growth
[ more ]
|
0001510 |
| Inflammatory abnormality of the skin |
Skin inflammation
|
0011123 |
Making a diagnosis for a genetic or rare disease can often be challenging. Healthcare professionals typically look at a person’s medical history, symptoms, physical exam, and laboratory test results in order to make a diagnosis. The following resources provide information relating to diagnosis and testing for this condition. If you have questions about getting a diagnosis, you should contact a healthcare professional.
If you need medical advice, you can look for doctors or other healthcare professionals who have experience with this disease. You may find these specialists through advocacy organizations, clinical trials, or articles published in medical journals. You may also want to contact a university or tertiary medical center in your area, because these centers tend to see more complex cases and have the latest technology and treatments.
If you can’t find a specialist in your local area, try contacting national or international specialists. They may be able to refer you to someone they know through conferences or research efforts. Some specialists may be willing to consult with you or your local doctors over the phone or by email if you can't travel to them for care.
You can find more tips in our guide, How to Find a Disease Specialist. We also encourage you to explore the rest of this page to find resources that can help you find specialists.
Related diseases are conditions that have similar signs and symptoms. A health care provider may consider these conditions in the table below when making a diagnosis. Please note that the table may not include all the possible conditions related to this disease.
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Conditions with similar signs and symptoms from Orphanet
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Differential diagnoses include Caffey disease, SAPHO syndrome, non-syndromic CRMO, deficiency of the interleukin-1 receptor antagonist (DIRA) and immune deficiency.
Visit the
Orphanet disease page
for more information.
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