genetic
Alström syndrome
Alström (AS) is a very rare multi-system, disorder characterized by type 2 , cone-rod resulting in blindness, hearing loss and . disorders typically also occur, such as hypergonadotrophic and , as well as nigricans resulting from .
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Symptoms — what it feels like
- ·cone-rod , , nystagmus, hearing impairment, , childhood , extreme resistance, accelerated non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, , disease, and urologic disorders
Causes — why it happens
- · in the ALMS1 gene on 2p13
How it's found
- ·Based on symptoms and testing
Treatment
- ·Management of symptoms
Outlook
- ·Life expectancy is typically between 40-50 years
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