Asphyxiating thoracic dystrophy (ATD), also known as Jeune syndrome, is a rare genetic disorder that affects the development of the chest and abdomen. It is characterized by a narrow chest cavity, short ribs, and a small abdomen. This can lead to ...

Asphyxiating thoracic dystrophy (Jeune Syndrome) is a rare genetic disorder that affects the development of the chest and abdomen. It is characterized by a narrow chest cavity, short ribs, and a protruding abdomen. This condition can lead to respi...

A disorder in which a person's airways become inflamed, constrict, and bulge, as well as cre...

In childhood asthma, the lungs and airways become easily inflamed when exposed to certain triggers, such as inhaling pollen or catching a cold or other respiratory infection. Childhood asthma can cause bothersome daily symptoms t...

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Astigmatism is a common eye condition that causes blurred vision due to an irregularly shaped cornea. It occurs when the cornea is curved more in one direction than the other, which causes light to be focused unevenly on the retina. This can cause...

Astley-Kendall dysplasia is a rare genetic disorder characterized by skeletal abnormalities, including short stature, joint contractures, and scoliosis. It is caused by a mutation in the gene encoding the protein filamin A. Symptoms usually appear...

Astroblastoma is a rare type of brain tumor that is composed of star-shaped cells. It is a type of glioma, which is a type of tumor that arises from the supportive tissue of the brain. Astroblastoma is most commonly found in children and young adu...

Astrocytoma is a type of brain tumor that begins in the astrocytes, a type of glial cell in the brain. Astrocytomas can be either low-grade (grade I or II) or high-grade (grade III or IV). Low-grade astrocytomas tend to grow slowly and may not cau...

Ataxia telangiectasia (AT) is a rare, inherited, neurodegenerative disorder that affects the nervous system, immune system, and other body systems. It is characterized by progressive difficulty with balance and coordination, telangiectasias (dilat...

Ataxia with Vitamin E Deficiency (AVED) is a rare, inherited disorder caused by a deficiency of the vitamin E. It is characterized by progressive difficulty with coordination and balance, as well as muscle weakness and vision problems. People with...

Ataxia-deafness-intellectual disability syndrome (ADID) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by progressive ataxia (loss of coordination), hearing loss, and intellectual disability. It is caused by a mutation in the GJB2 gene, which is respons...

Ataxia-hypogonadism-choroidal dystrophy syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by a combination of ataxia (lack of muscle coordination), hypogonadism (underdeveloped reproductive organs), and choroidal dystrophy (a degenerative eye diso...

Ataxia-intellectual disability-oculomotor apraxia-cerebellar cysts syndrome (AICC) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by intellectual disability, ataxia, oculomotor apraxia, and cerebellar cysts. It is caused by a mutation in the gene encodi...