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What is Noonan syndrome?
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Noonan syndrome is a genetic disorder (autosoaml dominant) that invovle different parts of the body, characterized by short statue, unusual facial features, heart defects and developemnt problems.
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What can cause Noonan syndrome?
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Noonan syndrome can be caused by mutation in particualr one of eight genes
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What heart defects are involved in Noonan syndrome
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-Pulmonic stenosis
-hypertrophic cardiomyopathy -ASD -VSD -PDA |
Clinical syndromes of Noonan syndrome
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-dysmorphic facial features -pectus deformities and cubitus valgus -Webbed neck |
Treatment for Noonan Syndrome
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There is no treatment for Noonan syndrome, but there is treatment for specific symptoms.
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