What is Gloomy syndrome?

What is Gloomy syndrome?

• Gloomy syndrome: A rare genetic condition which is characterized by distinctive physical features and severe growth retardation that starts during the fetal stage. Intelligence is not affected.

Ophanet, a consortium of European partners, currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000. They list Gloomy syndrome as a "rare disease".
Source - Orphanet

Gloomy syndrome: Introduction

Types of Gloomy syndrome:

Broader types of Gloomy syndrome:

• Genetic conditions
• Growth conditions
• Congenital conditions - physical defects
• Bone or skeletal conditions
• Congenital conditions
• Musculoskeletal conditions
• Head conditions
• Endocrine system conditions
• Fertility conditions
• Reproductive conditions
• more types...»

How serious is Gloomy syndrome?

Prognosis of Gloomy syndrome: The prognosis varies depending on the type and severity of symptoms that develop. Prompt diagnosis and appropriate treatment can improve prognosis and quality of life.
Complications of Gloomy syndrome: see complications of Gloomy syndrome

What causes Gloomy syndrome?

Causes of Gloomy syndrome: see causes of Gloomy syndrome
Cause of Gloomy syndrome: The condition is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner.

What are the symptoms of Gloomy syndrome?

Symptoms of Gloomy syndrome: see symptoms of Gloomy syndrome

Complications of Gloomy syndrome: see complications of Gloomy syndrome

Gloomy syndrome: Testing

Diagnostic testing: see tests for Gloomy syndrome.

Misdiagnosis: see misdiagnosis and Gloomy syndrome.

How is it treated?

Treatments for Gloomy syndrome: see treatments for Gloomy syndrome

Name of Gloomy syndrome

Main name of condition: Gloomy syndrome

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