Section 6 Flashcards
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Genome
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Organism’s genetic material
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Gene
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Set of nucleotides
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Genes instruct for
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Protein synthesis
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Basic unit of inheritance
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Gene
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Allele
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Alternative form of gene
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Hereditary
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Transmitted to offspring
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Hereditary aka
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Familial
Genetic
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Perinatal
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Last tri and 1st month after birth
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Neonate
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First 4 weeks
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Infant
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First year after birth
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Congenital
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Present at birth
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4 categories of genetic disorders
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- Single gene mutations
- Multifactorial inheritance
- Chromosomal abnormalities
- Atypical inheritance
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8% of pediatric hospitalizations
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Single gene disorders
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3 types of single gene disorders
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Autosomal dominant
Autosomal recessive
X-linked recessive
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5 MC autosomal dominant disorders
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- Familial hypercholesterolemia
- Polycystic kidney disease
- Hereditary spherocytosis
- Marfan syndrome
- Huntington syndrome
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5 MC autosomal recessive disorders
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- Sickle cell anemia
- Cystic fibrosis
- Tay-Sachs disease
- PKU
- Glycogen storage Disease
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2 MC X-linked diseases
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Duchesse muscular Dystrophy
Hemophilia A
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Autosomal dominate has a ____ onset
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Delayed
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___ can cause spontaneous condition in regards to autosomal dominate disorders
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Sporadic mutations
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Autosomal dominant affects
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Structural proteins
Membrane receptors
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Autosomal dominant can display ____ and ____
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Reduced penetrance
Variable expressivity
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Reduced penetrance
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Have mutation, but no physical manifestations
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Variable expressivity
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Same mutation expressed differently in individuals
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Example of variable expressivity
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Nevus vs cutaneous neurofibromas
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Largest group of Mendelian disorders
Autosomal recessive
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Autosomal recessive has ___ onset and ____
Early
Complete penetrance
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Autosomal recessive is rarely
Sporadic
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Autosomal recessive disrupts enzymes, causing
Altered metabolism
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X-linked recessive, ___ are asymptomatic carriers and ___ have 50% chance of getting it
Females
Males
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Multifactorial inheritance
Genetic + environmental risks
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Marfan syndrome is
Autosomal dominant
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Marfan syndrome results from mutation in ___ and is ____ familial and ___ sporadic
FBN1 mutation (fibrillin 1 gene)
85%
15%
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Fibrillin
Structural glycoprotein made from fibroblasts
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The disorder of fibrillin in marfan results in
Irregular CT
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Bilateral lens subluxations aka
Ectopia lentis
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Atlantoaxial instability and basilar invagination is observed in ____ patients with marfan syndome
30-50%
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Wrist sign observed in Marfans
Thumb/index fingers overlap when wrapped around wrist
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Steinberg Sign observed in Marfans
Adduction of thumb past 5th digit
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Protrusio acetabuli observed in Marfans
Acetabulum protrudes medially
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Thoracolumbar scoliosis observed in Marfans
>20 degrees lateral curve
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Dolichocephaly
Elongated face
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Dural ectasia observed in Marfans
Scalloping of dorsal vertebral body due to widening of Spinal canal
60-90% of patients
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Symptoms of Marfan’s Syndrome
1. Ectopia lentis
2. Ruptured aorta
3. Floppy valve syndrome
4. Atlantoaxial instability and basilar invagination
5. Long limbs
6. Arachnodactyly
7. Pectus deformities
8. Wrist sign
9. Steinberg sign
10. Protrusio acetabuli
11. Pes planovalgus
12. Dolichocephaly
13. High arched dental palate
14. Dural ectasia
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Ehlers Danlos Syndrome is
Autosomal dominant
1/200,000
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Ehlers danlos syndrome is a defect in ___, which decreases tensile strength
Collagen
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Symptoms of ehlers danlos syndrome
Hyperextensible skin
Hyper mobile joints
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Familial hypercholesterolemia is
Autosomal dominant
1/500
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Heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia is a ____ increase in LDL, and has a ___ onset
2-3X
Adulthood
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Xanthomas
Cholesterol deposits on tendons
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Homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia is a ___ increase in LDL and has a ___ onset
5X
Childhood
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More serious, and often lethal, familial hypercholesterolemia
Homozygous
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Familial hypercholesterolemia is due to a mutated
LDLR gene
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Mutated LDLR gene causes impaired ___, which increases ____ and ____
LDL Transport and catabolism
LDL in plasma
Vascular deposits
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Treatment for familial hypercholesterolemia
Statins
| Lifestyle modifications
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Cystic fibrosis is
Autosomal recessive
1/3200 Caucasians
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____ is mutated in CF
CFTR gene
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Mutated CFTR gene causes ____ Transport
Low Cl ion transport
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Low Cl transport can result in
Viscous secretions
Salty sweat
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MC cause of death in CF
Cor pulmonale
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Cor pulmonale
R sided heart failure due to lungs
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___ also common in CF
Pancreatic insufficiency
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Males with CF can be infertile due to
Absent vas deferens
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Chronic lung infections in CF due to
Low mucociliary clearance
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Pancreatic insufficiency in CF due to
Ductal obstruction
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Fibrillin is a component of
Microfibrils of ECM
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Marfan’s syndrome most likely to affect 3 tissue types
Osseous skeletal tissue
Eyes
Cardiovascular tissue
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Floppy valve syndrome MC in
Mitral valve
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MC autosomal dominant Mendelian disorder
Familial hypercholesterolemia
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Risks of familial hypercholesterolemia
Premature atherosclerotic plaques
Coronary artery disease
MI risk
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Ductal obstruction in pancreas from CF prevents ___ resulting in ____
Pancreatic zymogens from reaching small intestine
Malabsorption
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PKU is ____ and how common
Autosomal recessive
1/10,000
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Main problem with PKU
Mutated phenylalanine hydroxylase
Can’t metabolize phenylalanine
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People with PKU have light skin and hair pigmentation due to
Lack of tyrosine, which is precursor to melanin
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Phenylalanine can be ___ if not metabolized
Neurotoxic
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___ of people with PKU never talk, and ___ never walk
2/3
1/3
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Maternal PKU
Mother with PKU must modify diet before conception to prevent microcephaly or cardiac malformations since phenylalanine crosses placenta and is teratogenic
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Benign hyperphenylalanine
Modest PKU
No neurological damage
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Alkaptonuria (AKU) aka
Black urine disease
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AKU is
Autosomal recessive
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AKU is a mutation in
Homogentisic oxidase
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People with AKU have an inability to metabolize ____ and ___, causing ___ to accumulate
Tyrosine and phenylalanine
Homogentisic acid
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Symptoms of AKU
Dark urine
Bark blue or black CT
Arthritis in joints
Destruction of heart valves
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Galactosemia is
Autosomal recessive
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Galactosemia is due to
GALT mutation
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GALT
Galactose-1-phosphate-uridyltransferase
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___ and ___ accumulates in galactosemia
Galactose and galactose -1-phosphate
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Symptoms of galactosemia
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Failure to thrive
Neuronal and liver damage
Cataracts
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Poor weight gain
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Treatment for galactosemia
Discontinue lactose
Restrict lactose in first 2 years
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Lysosomal Storage Diseases (LSD) are
Autosomal recessive
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LSDs result in excessive storage of metabolites due to
Lack of lysosomal catabolism
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PKU most common in
Scandinavian descent
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Distinct sign of PKU
Musty or mousy urine odor
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Ochronosis
Dark pigments in CT
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Features of Lysosomal Storage Diseases
Early onset
CNS damage
Hepatosplenomegaly
Cellular dysfunction, often fatal
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Types of LSD
1. Tay- Sachs
2. Gaucher
3. Mucopolysaccharidosis
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Types of mucopolysaccaridosis
1. Hurler
| 2. Hunter
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Tay-Sachs has mutated ___, resulting in ___ accumulated in brain/spinal cord
Hexosaminidase A enzyme
Gangliosides
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____ are 1 in 30 carriers for Tay-Sachs
Ashkenazi Jews
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Symptoms of Tay-Sachs
Intellectual disability
Flaccidity
Cherry red central macula
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Treatment for Tay-Sachs
NONE
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Gaucher Disease has mutated ___, resulting in ____ accumulating
Glucocerebrosidase gene
Glucocerebrosides
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Treatment for Gaucher Disease
Lifeline enzyme replacement therapy
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Type 1 Gaucher Disease
MC
Less severe
Ashkenazi Jews
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Type 2 and 3 Gaucher Disease
More severe
| Neuro disturbances
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Distinct characteristics of Gaucher Disease
Wrinkled tissue paper cytoplasm
Erlenmeyer flask deformity
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Gaucher Disease
Low RBC = ___
Low WBC = ____
Low platelets = ____
Anemia; fatigue
Infections
Bruising
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Mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) deficiency in ___, causing ___ to accumulate
ECM breakdown enzymes
GAGS
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Signs of MPS
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Intellectual disability
Gargoylism
Arterial deposits
Clouding of cornea
Hepatosplenomegaly
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Hurler syndrome inheritance
Auto. Recessive
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Hurler syndrome deficiency
Alpha -L-iduronidase
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Lethal by age 6-10
Hurler syndrome
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Hurler syndrome is ____ severe than hunter syndrome
More
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Hunter syndrome inheritance
X-linked
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Hunter syndrome deficiency
L-iduronate sulfatase
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___ and ___ accumulate in both Hurler and Hunter Syndrome
Heparan sulfate
| Dermatan sulfate
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Glycogen storage diseases are due to suppressed ____, causing ___ to accumulate
Glycogen catabolism
Glycogen
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Glycogen storage Disease inheritance
Autosomal recessive
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Types of glycogen storage Disease
1. Von Gierke Disease
2. McArdle Disease
3. Pompe disease
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Von Gierke Disease causes decreased
Liver glycolysis
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Glycogen storage Disease
Von Gierke = ___
McArdle disease = ___
Hepatic
Myopathic
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Deficiency in Von Gierke Disease
Glucose 6 phosphatase
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McArdle Disease deficiency
Muscle phosphorylase
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McArdle Disease can result in
Rhabdomyolysis
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Pompe Disease deficiency
Lysosomal acid maltase
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Pompe Disease lethal by
Age 2
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Rhabdomyolysis
Rapid skeletal muscle destruction
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Signs of rhabdomyolysis
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Muscle pain
Myoglobinuria
Confusion
Weakness
Renal failure
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Combined frequency of LSD
1 in 5,000
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Type 1 Gaucher Disease aka
Chronic neuronopathic form
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Type ___ is more severe than type ___ (Gaucher Disease)
2; 3
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Gaucher Disease types 2 and 3 at risk for developing
Parkinson’s disease
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Gaucher cells
Glucocerebrosides accumulation in macrophages
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People with Von Gierke Disease predisposed for developing
Gout
Xanthomas of skin
Bleeding tendencies
134
Rhabdomyolysis can be due to
Trauma
| Intense physical exercise
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MC cause of death in rhabdomyolysis
Renal failure due to myoglobin obstructing glomeruli
