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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5%-29% of people have these symptoms | ||
|
Disease of the heart muscle
|
0001638 | |
| Percent of people who have these symptoms is not available through HPO | ||
|
Darkened and thickened skin
|
0000956 | |
| Accelerated skeletal maturation |
Advanced bone age
Early bone maturation
[ more ]
|
0005616 |
| Acute pancreatitis |
Acute pancreatic inflammation
|
0001735 |
| 0000007 | ||
| Cirrhosis |
Scar tissue replaces healthy tissue in the liver
|
0001394 |
| Clitoral hypertrophy |
Enlarged clitoris
|
0008665 |
| Cystic angiomatosis of bone | 0002833 | |
| Decreased serum leptin | 0003292 | |
| Elevated hepatic transaminase |
High liver enzymes
|
0002910 |
| Generalized muscular appearance from birth | 0003716 | |
| Hepatic steatosis |
Fatty infiltration of liver
Fatty liver
[ more ]
|
0001397 |
| Hepatomegaly |
Enlarged liver
|
0002240 |
| Hirsutism |
Excessive hairiness
|
0001007 |
| Hyperinsulinemia | 0000842 | |
| Hypertriglyceridemia |
Increased plasma triglycerides
Increased serum triglycerides
Increased triglycerides
[ more ]
|
0002155 |
| Insulin-resistant |
0000877 | |
| Labial hypertrophy |
Enlargement of the labia
Enlargement of the vaginal lips
[ more ]
|
0000065 |
| Large hands |
large hand
|
0001176 |
| Lipodystrophy |
Inability to make and keep healthy fat tissue
|
0009125 |
| Long foot |
Disproportionately large feet
large feet
long feet
[ more ]
|
0001833 |
| Macrotia |
Large ears
|
0000400 |
| Mandibular prognathia |
Big lower jaw
Increased projection of lower jaw
Increased size of lower jaw
Large lower jaw
Prominent chin
Prominent lower jaw
[ more ]
|
0000303 |
| Nephrolithiasis |
Kidney stones
|
0000787 |
| Polycystic ovaries | 0000147 | |
| Polyphagia |
Voracious appetite
|
0002591 |
| Prominent umbilicus |
Prominent belly button
Prominent navel
[ more ]
|
0001544 |
| Reduced intraabdominal adipose |
0025128 | |
| Reduced intrathoracic adipose tissue | 0003809 | |
| Reduced subcutaneous adipose tissue |
Reduced fat tissue below the skin
|
0003758 |
| Splenomegaly |
Increased spleen size
|
0001744 |
| Tall stature |
Increased body height
|
0000098 |
| Triangular face |
Face with broad temples and narrow chin
Triangular facial shape
[ more ]
|
0000325 |
| Umbilical hernia | 0001537 | |
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.
The resources below provide information about treatment options for this condition. If you have questions about which treatment is right for you, talk to your 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.
Support and advocacy groups can help you connect with other patients and families, and they can provide valuable services. Many develop patient-centered information and are the driving force behind research for better treatments and possible cures. They can direct you to research, resources, and services. Many organizations also have experts who serve as medical advisors or provide lists of doctors/clinics. Visit the group’s website or contact them to learn about the services they offer. Inclusion on this list is not an endorsement by GARD.
Living with a genetic or rare disease can impact the daily lives of patients and families. These resources can help families navigate various aspects of living with a rare disease.
These resources provide more information about this condition or associated symptoms. The in-depth resources contain medical and scientific language that may be hard to understand. You may want to review these resources with a medical professional.
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