Dahlberg Borer Newcomer syndrome

Dahlberg Borer Newcomer syndrome is a rare autosomal X-linked recessive genetic condition characterized by a prolapse of the bicuspid valve, progressive kidney failure, congenital lymphedema, hypoparathyroidism, and very short end bones of fingers.[2]

Dahlberg Borer Newcomer syndrome
Other namesLymphedema hypoparathyroidism syndrome, Hypoparathyroidism lymphedema syndrome, Dahlberg syndrome.[1]

Treatments

Treatment for this condition is based on its symptoms. These treatments may include manual lymphatic drainage, consumption of beta blockers or anticoagulants for the bicuspid valve prolapse and vitamin D or calcium carbonate tablets for the hypoparathyroidism.[1]

References
  1. "Lymphedema Hypoparathyroidism Syndrome". Lymphedema People. 2008-05-29. Retrieved 2012-08-24.
  2. Dahlberg; et al. (September 1983). "Autosomal or X-linked recessive syndrome of congenital lymphedema, hypoparathyroidism, nephropathy, prolapsing mitral valve, and brachytelephalangy". American Journal of Medical Genetics. 16 (1): 99–104. doi:10.1002/ajmg.1320160115. PMID 6638075.

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