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Familial Granulomatosis, Blau type

Familial Granulomatosis, Blau type: Introduction

Familial Granulomatosis, Blau type: A rare chronic inflammatory condition characterized by arthritis, dermatitis and uveitis. The condition may have a similar presentation to a condition called early-onset sarcoidosis and genetic testing may be needed to distinguish the conditions. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Familial Granulomatosis, Blau type is available below.

Symptoms of Familial Granulomatosis, Blau type

• Arthritis
• Dermatitis
• Uveitis
• Skin rash - fine scales, red, bumpy skin
• Synovitis
• more symptoms...»

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Treatments for Familial Granulomatosis, Blau type

• No standard treatment has yet been determined. Possible therapies may include:
• Corticosteroids
• Anti-inflammatories
• Topical or systemic medicines for uveitis
• Surgery may be needed to treat complication of uveitis
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Wrongly Diagnosed with Familial Granulomatosis, Blau type?

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Familial Granulomatosis, Blau type: Complications

Review possible medical complications related to Familial Granulomatosis, Blau type:

• Cataracts
• Retinal detachment
• Glaucoma
• Vision impairment - may be severe
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Causes of Familial Granulomatosis, Blau type

• Genetic mutation inherited in an autosomal dominant manner
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More information about causes of Familial Granulomatosis, Blau type:

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Familial Granulomatosis, Blau type: Undiagnosed Conditions

Commonly undiagnosed diseases in related medical categories:

• Vision & Eye: serious diseases often undiagnosed:
  • Glaucoma -- Undiagnosed
  • Age-Related Macular Degeneration -- Undiagnosed
  • Cataract -- Undiagnosed
  • Diabetic Retinopathy -- Undiagnosed
  • more ...»
• more undiagnosed conditions...»

Misdiagnosis and Familial Granulomatosis, Blau type

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Familial Granulomatosis, Blau type: Research Doctors & Specialists

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• Bone, Joint and Orthopedic Specialists:
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
  • Rheumatology (Arthritis / Joint Pain)
• Skin Health Specialists (Dermatology):
  • Dermatology (Skin Health Specialists)
  • Dermatopathology
  • Pediatric Dermatology (Child Skin Health)
  • Dermatological Immunology / Diagnostic Laboratory (Skin Allergies)
• Eye Health Specialists (Ophthalmology):
  • Ophthalmology (Eye Specialist)
• Arthritis & Joint Health Specialists (Rheumatology):
  • Rheumatology (Joint Health)
  • Pediatric Rheumatology (Child Joint Health)
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Familial Granulomatosis, Blau type: Broader Related Topics

• Genetic conditions
• Systemic conditions
• Non-pathogenic inflammatory conditions
• Eye and vision conditions
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