SEDc is rare, occurring in less than 1 in 100,000 births. It occurs equally in males and females. What appear to be the primary defining features of SEDC? SEDC is characterized by distinctive skeletal malformations affecting the long bones of the arms and legs as well as the bones ofRead More →
It is passed down through families as an autosomal dominant trait. That means you only need to get the abnormal gene from one parent in order for you to inherit the disease. Cleidocranial dysostosis is a congenital condition, which means it is present from before birth. The condition affects girlsRead More →
When his nerdy character Dustin is bullied for his lisp and missing teeth, he insists, “I told you a million times, my teeth are coming in! It’s called Cleidocranial Dysplasia. ” How does cleidocranial dysplasia affect the body? Cleidocranial dysplasia (CCD) affects the development of the bones, skull, and teeth.Read More →
FMD is usually a life-long condition. However, researchers haven’t found any evidence that it decreases life expectancy, and many people with FMD live well into their 80s and 90s. Does fibromuscular dysplasia cause headaches? Symptoms of FMD in the carotid or vertebral arteries (that supply blood to the back ofRead More →
Isolated focal cortical dysplasia is a rare, genetic, non-syndromic cerebral malformation due to abnormal neuronal migration disorder characterized by variable-sized, focalized malformations located in any part(s) of the cerebral cortex, which manifests with drug-resistant epilepsy (usually leading to intellectual … Can you have Focal cortical dysplasia without seizures? The mostRead More →
How is FCD treated? The optimal treatment of FCD depends on epilepsy severity and response to antiseizure medication. Antiseizure medication is considered first-line therapy. However, many people with FCD will have drug-resistant seizures, and only about 1 in 5 people achieve good seizure control with medication alone. Can you haveRead More →