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Kabuki SyndromeA syndrome characterized by multiple congenital anomalies and mental retardation. Other characteristics include a peculiar facial gestalt, short stature, skeletal and visceral abnormalities, cardiac anomalies, and immunoKagami-Ogata SyndromeA syndrome characterized by polyhydramnios, fetal macrosomia, abdominal wall defects, skeletal abnormalities, feeding difficulties and impaired swallowing, dysmorphic features, developmental delay and intellectual disabiKahrizi SyndromeA syndrome that is characterized by mental retardation, cataracts, coloboma, kyphosis, and coarse facial features and is caused by mutation in the SRD5A3 gene.Kallmann SyndromeA hypogonadotropic hypogonadism with a defective sense of smell (anosmia or hyposmia).Kanzaki DiseaseA Schindler disease characterized by adult-onset of angiokeratoma corporis diffusum and mild intellectual impairment that is caused by homozygous mutation in the gene encoding alpha-N-galactosaminidase (NAGA) on chromosoKaolin PneumoconiosisA pneumoconiosis that is caused by inhalation of kaolin dust.Kaposi SarcomaA cancer linked to a herpes virus and weakened immunity.Kaposi'S SarcomaA connective tissue cancer that arises from lymphatic endothelium, and arises from spindle cells, causes the formation of vascular channels that fill with blood cells, is caused by Human herpesvirus 8 (Rhadinovirus humanKariminejad Neurodevelopmental SyndromeAn autosomal recessive intellectual developmental disorder characterized by global developmental delay with delayed walking by a few years, speech delay, and impaired intellectual development that is caused by homozygousKartagener SyndromeA genetic disorder affecting cilia and organ positioning.Karyomegalic Interstitial NephritisAn interstitial nephritis characterized by nephritis, interstitial fibrosis, and enlarged and atypical tubular epithelial cell nuclei that is caused by homozygous or compound heterozygous mutation in the FAN1 gene on chrKaufman Oculocerebrofacial SyndromeA syndromic intellectual disability characterized by developmental delay, growth retardation with a small head circumference, facial dysmorphisms, and low cholesterol levels that is caused by homozygous or compound heterKawasaki DiseaseA lymphadenitis characterized by swelling of cervical lymph nodes in infants and young children and inflammation of medium-sized blood vessels and that symptoms of fever, congestion of ocular conjunctivae, reddening of lKBG SyndromeA syndrome that is characterized by short stature, moderate to severe degrees of mental retardation, developmental abnormalities of the limbs, bones of the spine (vertebrae), extremities, and/or underdevelopment of the bKearns-Sayre SyndromeA rare mitochondrial disorder affecting the eyes and muscles.Keipert SyndromeA syndrome characterized by craniofacial and digital abnormalities, mild to severe congenital sensorineural hearing loss, and variable learning difficulties that is caused by hemizygous mutation in the GPC4 gene on chromKennedy'S DiseaseA spinal muscular dystrophy that is caused by an X-linked recessive expansion of CAG triplet repeats (glutamine) in exon 1 of AR gene encoding the androgen receptor.Kenny-Caffey SyndromeA syndrome that is characterized by growth retardation with proportionate short stature, cortical thickening and medullary stenosis of the long bones, delayed anterior fontanelle closure, hypocalcemia due to congenital hKenny-Caffey Syndrome Type 1A Kenny-Caffey syndrome that is caused by homozygous or compound heterozygous mutation in the TBCE gene, encoding tubulin-specific chaperone E, on chromosome 1q42.Kenny-Caffey Syndrome Type 2A Kenny-Caffey syndrome that is caused by heterozygous mutation in the FAM111A gene on chromosome 11q12.Keratinizing Squamous Cell CarcinomaA squamous cell carcinoma that presents as single, isolated cells with bizarre cytoplasmic shapes, intense cytoplasmic eosinophilia, and intensely hyperchromatic, angular nuclei in a background of necrotic and keratinousKeratitisA corneal disease that is characterized by inflammation of the cornea.KeratoconusThinning and bulging of the cornea.KeratosisA skin disease characterized by growth of keratin on the skin or mucous membranes.Keratosis Follicularis Spinulosa DecalvansA keratosis pilaris atrophicans that is characterized by scarring alopecia of the scalp, eyebrows, and axillae, sometimes associated with photophobia and keratoderma.Keratosis Palmoplantaris StriataA palmoplantar keratosis that is characterized by hyperkeratotic lesions that are restricted to the pressure regions extending longitudinally in the length of each finger to the palm.Keratosis Palmoplantaris Striata 1A keratosis palmoplantaris striata that is characterized by hyperkeratotic lesions that are restricted to the pressure regions extending longitudinally in the length of each finger to the palm and that is caused by heterKeratosis Palmoplantaris Striata 2A keratosis palmoplantaris striata that is characterized by linear hyperkeratosis of the palms, which is particularly evident in affected individuals who perform manual labor and that is caused by heterozygous mutation iKeratosis Palmoplantaris Striata 3A keratosis palmoplantaris striata that is caused by heterozygous mutation in the keratin-1 gene (KRT1) on chromosome 12q13.Keratosis PilarisSmall, rough bumps on the arms and thighs.Keratosis Pilaris AtrophicansAn ichthyosis that is characterized by perifollicular keratosis and inflammation that progresses to atrophy and scarring of the facial skin.Keratosis Pilaris Atrophicans FacieiA keratosis pilaris atrophicans that is characterized by scar-like follicular depressions and loss of hair primarily in the eyebrow area.KernicterusA brain disease that is characterized by hyperbilirubinemia-induced brain dysfunction.Keshan DiseaseA nutritional deficiency that is disease characterized by a cardiomyopathy secondary to selenium deficiency.Ketoprofen Photoallergic DermatitisA photoallergic dermatitis that triggered by ketoprofen.Kidney CancerCancer that starts in the kidney. Tracking your symptoms and connecting with others who understand can help you manage day to day.Kidney Carcinoma in SituAn in situ carcinoma that is in the kidney.Kidney Clear Cell SarcomaA kidney sarcoma that is caused by clear cells that are characterized as cells that look clear when viewed under a microscope.Kidney Cortex DiseaseA kidney disease that is in the kidney cortex.Kidney Cortex NecrosisA kidney cortex disease that is characterized by death of the tissue in the outer part of the kidney that results from blockage of the small arteries that supply blood to the cortex and that causes acute kidney injury.Kidney DiseaseA urinary system disease that is in the kidney.Kidney FailureA kidney disease characterized by the failure of the kidneys to adequately filter waste products from the blood.Kidney HemangiopericytomaA kidney cancer which is manifested in the kidney.Kidney InfectionA urinary tract infection that reaches the kidneys.Kidney LeiomyosarcomaA leiomyosarcoma and sarcoma of kidney that is in the kidney.Kidney LipomaA lipoma that is located in the kidney.Kidney LiposarcomaA liposarcoma that is in the kidney.Kidney Osteogenic SarcomaA kidney sarcoma that starts in the bones and that is located in the kidney.Kidney Pelvis Papillary CarcinomaA papillary carcinoma that is in the kidney pelvis.Kidney Rhabdoid CancerA embryonal cancer that is located in the kidney.Kidney SarcomaA kidney cancer that is located in the kidney's connective tissue.Kidney StonesHard mineral deposits that form in the kidneys and can be very painful. Tracking your symptoms and connecting with others who understand can help you manage day to day.Kindler SyndromeA skin disease characterized by congenital blistering, skin atrophy, photosensitivity, skin fragility, and scaling.King Denborough SyndromeA myopathy that is characterized by distinctive facies, ptosis, downslanted palpebral fissures, widely spaced eyes, epicanthal folds, low-set ears, malar hypoplasia, micrognathia, high-arched palate, clinodactyly, singleKINSSHIP SyndromeA syndrome characterized by developmental delay, impaired intellectual development, seizures, mesomelic dysplasia, dysmorphic facial features, horseshoe or hypoplastic kidney, and failure to thrive that is caused by heteKlatskin'S TumorAn intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma arising near or at the confluence of the right and left hepatic ducts.Klebsiella PneumoniaA bacterial pneumonia involving Klebsiella pneumoniae infection. Patients with Klebsiella pneumonia tend to cough up a characteristic sputum that is said to resemble red-currant jelly. Klebsiella pneumonia tends to affecKleefstra SyndromeA syndrome that is characterized by developmental delay and intellectual disability, severely limited or absent speech, and weak muscle tone.Kleefstra Syndrome 1A Kleefstra syndrome that is characterized by severe mental retardation, hypotonia, microcephaly, epileptic seizures, flat face with hypertelorism, synophrys, anteverted nares, everted lower lip, carp mouth with macrogloKleefstra Syndrome 2A Kleefstra syndrome that is characterized by delayed psychomotor development, variable intellectual disability, and mild dysmorphic features and is caused by heterozygous mutation in the KMT2C gene on chromosome 7q36.Kleine-Levin SyndromeA recurrent hypersomnia that is characterized by recurring periods of excessive amounts of sleep and altered behavior.KleptomaniaAn impulse control disorder that involves the repeated impulse to steal for no great gain, when he or she has sufficient money to pay for the item and no need for what is stolen.Klinefelter SyndromeA condition from an extra X chromosome in males.Klippel-Feil SyndromeA physical disorder that is characterized by abnormal segmentation of the vertebra during fetal development which results in fusion located in cervical vertebra.Klippel-Feil Syndrome 1A Klippel-Feil syndrome that is caused by heterozygous mutation in the GDF6 gene on chromosome 8q22.Klippel-Feil Syndrome 2A Klippel-Feil syndrome that is caused by homozygous mutation in the MEOX1 gene on chromosome 17q21.Klippel-Feil Syndrome 3A Klippel-Feil syndrome that is caused by heterozygous mutation in the GDF3 gene on chromosome 12p13.Klippel-Feil Syndrome 4A Klippel-Feil syndrome that is caused by homozygous mutation in the MYO18B gene on chromosome 22q12.Klippel-Trenaunay SyndromeA syndrome that is characterized by large cutaneous hemangiomata with hypertrophy of the related bones and soft tissues.Kluver-Bucy SyndromeAn impulse control disorder that involves abnormalities in memory, social and sexual functioning and idiosyncratic behaviors resulting from damage from trauma or infection to both temporal lobes causing individuals to puKniest DysplasiaAn osteochondrodysplasia that is caused by a mutation in the COL2A1 gene which causes dwarfism with a short trunk and limbs as well as vision and hearing problems. The disease causes large joints, causes wide set eyes, cKohler'S DiseaseAn osteochondrosis that causes death and collapse in navicular bone of foot.Kohlschutter-Tonz SyndromeA syndrome characterized by severe global developmental delay, early-onset intractable seizures, spasticity, and amelogenesis imperfecta that is caused by homozygous or compound heterozygous mutation in ROGDI on chromosoKoolen De Vries SyndromeA syndrome that is characterized by developmental delay, intellectual disability, muscle weakness (hypotonia), epilepsy, distinctive facial features and congenital malformations of the heart, urogenital tract and the cenKorean Hemorrhagic FeverA hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome that causes infection in kidney, is caused by Hantaan virus, which is transmitted by the eurasian field mouse, Apodemus agrarius, or is caused by Seoul virus, which is transmittedKostmann SyndromeA rare disorder causing severe neutropenia.Krabbe DiseaseA rare metabolic disorder affecting the nervous system.KRT1-Related Nonepidermolytic Palmoplantar KeratodermaA nonepidermolytic palmoplantar keratoderma that is caused by heterozygous mutation in the KRT1 gene on chromosome 12q13.13.Krukenberg CarcinomaAn ovary epithelial cancer that is a metastatic signet-ring cell carcinoma, which spreads to the ovary from gastric tissue.Kufor-Rakeb SyndromeAn early-onset Parkinson's disease that is characterized by supranuclear gaze palsy, spasticity, and dementia and is caused by homozygous or compound heterozygous mutation in a lysosomal type 5 ATPase encoding gene on chKunjin EncephalitisA West Nile encephalitis that causes infection in brain, is caused by Kunjin virus, a subtype of West Nile Virus (Orthoflavivirus nilense), which is transmitted by Culex annulirostris mosquito bite. The infection causesKwashiorkorA protein-energy malnutrition that is characterized by severe lack of protein and edema or anasarca, causes swelling, gastrointestinal upset, dehydration, thin dry skin, and cough, and is caused by severe deficit of protKyasanur Forest DiseaseA viral infectious disease that is a hemorrhagic fever, is caused by Kyasanur forest disease virus (Orthoflavivirus kyasanurense), which is transmitted by Haemaphysalis spinigera tick bite. The infection has symptom feveKyphomelic DysplasiaA bone remodeling disease characterized by bowing of the limbs, primarily affecting the femurs that is caused by homozygous mutation in the CCN2 gene on chromosome 6q23.KyphosisAn excessive outward curve of the upper spine.
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