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What is the difference between medial medullary syndrome and lateral medullary syndrome?
Medial medullary syndrome : caused by obstruction of anterior spinal arteryLateral medullary syndrome : caused by obstruction of posterior inferior cerebellar artery, or vertebral artery
What are some diseases non-disjunction causes?
No " following, but a condition such as trisomy 21, Downs syndrome, is caused by nondisjuction. The chromosomes fail to separate properly and one child is left with an extra chromosome number 21. The potetial other children that could have been born of this nondijuction event, those with only one chromosome 21, are not viable.
What causes disorders such as Klinefelter's syndrome and Turner syndrome?
Klinefelter's syndrome is caused by the presence of an extra X chromosome in males (XXY), typically resulting in developmental and hormonal differences. Turner syndrome is caused by the complete or partial absence of one of the X chromosomes in females (X0), leading to underdeveloped ovaries and infertility. Both conditions occur due to chromosomal abnormalities during conception.
What causes Leigh syndrome?
Leigh syndrome is primarily caused by genetic mutations that interfere with the functions of mitochondria, leading to impaired energy production. These mutations can be inherited or can occur spontaneously. As a result, affected individuals experience progressive neurological deterioration and other complications.
What is prolonged QT syndrome?
Prolonged QT syndrome is a heart condition where the electrical activity of the heart is affected, causing a delay in the repolarization of the ventricles. This delay can lead to abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias) that can be life-threatening, such as torsades de pointes. It can be inherited or acquired through certain medications or medical conditions.
What is Wallenberg syndrome?
Wallenberg syndrome is a type of brain stem stroke manifested by imbalance, vertigo, difficulty swallowing, hoarseness of voice, and sensory disturbance.
What are other names for Wallenberg syndrome?
The syndrome is also known as lateral medullary infarct (LMI) or posterior inferior cerebellar artery syndrome (PICA).
What is the prognosis for Wallenberg syndrome?
There is a 10% death rate due to complications like aspiration pneumonia, breathing difficulty, and cardiac arrhythmias.
What is the aim of treatment of Wallenberg syndrome?
Aim of treatment is to alleviate symptoms, modify underlying risk factors, and prevent complications and future strokes.
When was Victor Wallenberg born?
Victor Wallenberg was born in 1875.
When did Victor Wallenberg die?
Victor Wallenberg died in 1970.
When was Petter Wallenberg born?
Petter Wallenberg was born in 1977.
When was Adolf Wallenberg born?
Adolf Wallenberg was born in 1862.
When did Erik Wallenberg die?
Erik Wallenberg died in 1999.
When was Wallenberg Medal created?
Wallenberg Medal was created in 1990.
When was Jacob Wallenberg born?
Jacob Wallenberg was born in 1956.
When was Marcus Wallenberg born?
Marcus Wallenberg was born in 1956.
