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Adams–Nance syndrome
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Adams–Nance syndrome is a medical condition consisting of persistent tachycardia, paroxysmal hypertension and seizures. It is associated with hyperglycinuria, dominantly inherited microphthalmia and cataracts. It is thought to be caused by a disturbance in glycine metabolism.
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Adams–Nance syndrome | |
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Other names | Persistent Tachycardia, Paroxysmal Hypertension, and Seizures[1] |
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This condition is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner. | |
Specialty | Cardiology, Endocrinology |
Symptoms | Tachycardia, paroxysmal hypertension, seizures,[1]microphthalmos, visual loss, cataracts, and kidney stones.[2] |
Complications | Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia.[2] |
Causes | Hyperglycinuria.[2] |
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