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Andersen Tawil syndrome - periodic paralysis with dysmorphism.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  21317470     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Andersen Tawil syndrome is a rare type of channelopathy characterized by the presence of periodic paralysis, cardiac arrhythmia (prolonged QT interval or ventricular arrhythmia) and distinct dysmorphic abnormalities. It is a type of potassium channelopathy that occurs sporadically or by autosomal dominant inheritance. We report a 14 year old boy with Andersen-Tawil syndrome.
Authors:
Mahesh Kamate; Vivek Chetal
Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Indian pediatrics     Volume:  48     ISSN:  0974-7559     ISO Abbreviation:  Indian Pediatr     Publication Date:  2011 Jan 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-02-14     Completed Date:  2011-06-30     Revised Date:  2011-11-21    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  2985062R     Medline TA:  Indian Pediatr     Country:  India    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  64-5     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Pediatrics, KLE University J N Medical College, Belgaum, Karnataka, India. drmaheshkamate@gmail.com
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adolescent
Andersen Syndrome / pathology,  physiopathology
Fingers / pathology
Humans
Male
Paralysis

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