Noonan syndrome is a genetic disorder, one of a family of conditions called RASopathies, most commonly caused by mutations in the PTPN11 gene that disrupt a cell signaling pathway involved in growth and development. It typically produces short stature, distinctive facial features, a broad or webbed neck, and congenital heart defects, most often narrowing of the pulmonary valve. American pediatric cardiologist Jacqueline Noonan described the condition in the early 1960s, identifying it as a distinct syndrome separate from Turner syndrome, which it can superficially resemble.
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Body SystemLymphatic or Immune System 1 ICD-10 ChapterXVII: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities 2 Communicable or Non-communicable Transmission Route First DescribedThe name "Noonan syndrome" became officially recognized later, in 1971; 1963 is recorded here as the article's own credited year of the first descriptive paper. Causative Agent
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1. Wikipedia: Noonan syndrome
Wikipedia- Noonan syndrome (NS) is a genetic disorder that may present with mildly unusual facial features, short height, congenital heart disease, bleeding problems, and skeletal malformations.
Wikipedia: Noonan Syndrome, History section
After examining 833 children with the syndrome, in 1963 presented a paper: "Associated non-cardiac malformations in children with congenital heart disease".
Lead section, body-system statement
Noonan syndrome (NS) is a genetic disorder that may present with mildly unusual facial features, short height, congenital heart disease, bleeding problems, and skeletal malformations.
Lead section, transmission-route statement
Noonan syndrome (NS) is a genetic disorder that may present with mildly unusual facial features, short height, congenital heart disease, bleeding problems, and skeletal malformations.
Lead section, body-system statement (cardiovascular)
Noonan syndrome (NS) is a genetic disorder that may present with mildly unusual facial features, short height, congenital heart disease, bleeding problems, and skeletal malformations.
Lead section, body-system statement (respiratory)
Heart problems may include pulmonary valve stenosis.
Lead section, body-system statement (lymphatic-immune)
Complications of NS can include leukemia.
View the Source 2. Wikipedia: ICD-10
WikipediaList of chapters, Chapter XVIIQuote, List of chapters, Chapter XVII
Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
3. Wikipedia: Non-communicable disease
WikipediaInherited/genetic diseases sectionQuote, Inherited/genetic diseases section
Genetic disorders are caused by errors in genetic information that produce diseases in the affected people.
Wikidata: Noonan Syndrome
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