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 names | Lymphedema hypoparathyroidism syndrome, Hypoparathyroidism lymphedema syndrome, Dahlberg syndrome.[1] |
Treatments
editTreatment 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
edit- ^ a b "Lymphedema Hypoparathyroidism Syndrome". Lymphedema People. 2008-05-29. Archived from the original on 2012-05-05. Retrieved 2012-08-24.
- ^ 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.