by Peter Ciszewski | May 2, 2017
Other Names: Chromosome 5q Monosomy, 5q-Syndrome Chromosome 5q deletion syndrome is an acquired, hematological disorder characterized by loss of part of the long arm (q arm, band 5q33.1) of human chromosome 5 in bone marrow myelocyte cells. This chromosome abnormality...
by Peter Ciszewski | May 2, 2017
Other Names: Behçet’s syndrome; Behçet syndrome; BD Behçet disease is a rare, chronic multisystem inflammatory disorder characterized by ulcers affecting the mouth and genitals, various skin lesions, and abnormalities affecting the eyes. In some people, the...
by Peter Ciszewski | May 2, 2017
Other Names: acquired partial lipodystrophy, cephalothoracic lipodystrophy, and progressive lipodystrophy Barraquer–Simons Syndrome is a rare form of lipodystrophy, which first affects the head, and then spreads to the thorax. The etiology of this condition is has not...
by Peter Ciszewski | May 2, 2017
Other Names: Anti-Jo1 syndrome; AS syndrome Antisynthetase syndrome is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the muscles and other parts of the body. Signs and symptoms can vary but may include muscle inflammation (myositis), polyarthritis (inflammation of many...
