Bangstad syndrome: A rare disorder characterized by diabetes, goiter, insufficient hormone production by the gonads and progressive ataxia. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Bangstad syndrome is available below.
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Ophanet, a consortium of European partners,
currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000.
They list Bangstad syndrome as a "rare disease".
Source - Orphanet
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