What is HERNS syndrome?

What is HERNS syndrome?

• HERNS syndrome: A rare inherited syndrome characterized by blood vessel disease which causes eye and kidney disease and strokes. Neurological manifestations tend to occur around the 2nd and 3rd decade of life due to the blood vessels in the brain being affected.

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

HERNS syndrome: Introduction

What are the symptoms of HERNS syndrome?

Symptoms of HERNS syndrome: see symptoms of HERNS syndrome

How is it treated?

Treatments for HERNS syndrome: see treatments for HERNS syndrome

Name and Aliases of HERNS syndrome

Main name of condition: HERNS syndrome

Hereditary endotheliopathy [retinopathy - nephropathy - stroke]

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