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EAST Syndrome
A syndrome characterized by seizures, sensorineural deafness, ataxia, mental retardation, and electrolyte imbalance and is caused by homozygous or compound heterozygous mutation in the KCNJ10 gene on chromosome 1q23.
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Overview
Behcet's syndrome is a disease that involves vasculitis, which is inflammation of the blood vessels. It causes problems in many parts of the body. The most common symptoms are: Sores in the mouth Sores on the sex organs Other skin sores Swelling of parts of the eye Pain, swelling and stiffness of the joints More serious problems can include meningitis, blood clots, inflammation of the digestive system and blindness. Doctors aren't sure what causes Behcet's. It is rare in the United States, but is common in the Middle East and Asia. It mainly affects people in their 20s and 30s. Diagnosing Behcet's can take a long time, because symptoms may come and go, and it may take months or even years…
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