Erondu-Cymet syndrome, discovered in 2006 by Ugochi Erondu and Tyler Cymet, is a condition caused by a translocation on chromosome 21 that produces low blood pressure, reduced blood oxygen, seizures, cognitive impairment, and cardiovascular abnormalities including a persistent left superior vena cava and pulmonary arteriovenous malformations.
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ICD-10 ChapterXVII: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities 1 Communicable or Non-communicable Transmission Route Causative Agent
Causative Agent (category) First Described Sources
1. Wikipedia: ICD-10
WikipediaList of chapters, Chapter XVIIQuote, List of chapters, Chapter XVII
Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
2. Wikipedia: Non-communicable disease
WikipediaLead section, transmission-route statement (inferred from disease-category)
Genetic disorders are caused by errors in genetic information that produce diseases in the affected people.
Inherited/genetic diseases section
Genetic disorders are caused by errors in genetic information that produce diseases in the affected people.
View the Source 3. Erondu-Cymet syndrome (Wikipedia)
Discovered in 2006 by Ugochi Erondu and Tyler Cymet, article introView the Source Reader Challenges (0)
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