Hennekam syndrome (medical condition): A rare disorder characterized by buildup of lymphatic fluid in the limbs, face and genitals, seizures and mental and growth retardation.
See also:
Lymphangiectasies and lymphedema Hennekam type:
»Introduction: Lymphangiectasies and lymphedema Hennekam type
»Symptoms of Lymphangiectasies and lymphedema Hennekam type
Hennekam syndrome: Intestinal lymphangiectasia; severe lymphedema of the limbs, genitalia, and face; facial anomalies; seizures; mild growth retardation; and moderate mental retardation.
Source: Diseases Database
Ophanet, a consortium of European partners,
currently defines a condition rare when if affects 1 person per 2,000.
They list Hennekam syndrome as a "rare disease".
Source - Orphanet
Hennekam syndrome: Another name for Lymphangiectasies and lymphedema Hennekam type (or close medical condition association).
»Introduction: Lymphangiectasies and lymphedema Hennekam type
»Symptoms of Lymphangiectasies and lymphedema Hennekam type
Some of the symptoms of Hennekam syndrome incude:
See full list of 37 symptoms of Hennekam syndrome (Lymphangiectasies and lymphedema Hennekam type)
These medical disease topics may be related to Hennekam syndrome:
Source: Diseases Database
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