- Crome syndrome
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Crome syndrome is a rare disease defined by various symptoms, including epilepsy, mental retardation, eye and kidney problems. It usually causes death in 4 to 8 months. [1]
History
In 1963, a doctor studied 2 female infants who showed symptoms of mental retardation, congenital cataracts, epileptic fits and small stature. The two girls died at the age of 4 and 8 months. The autopsy revealed renal tubular necrosis and encephalopathy. [2]
References
- ^ "Crome syndrome". WrongDiagnostics.com. http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/c/crome_syndrome/intro.htm. Retrieved 2009-04-02.
- ^ "Crome syndrome". Johns Hopkins University. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/dispomim.cgi?id=218900. Retrieved 2009-04-02.
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- Syndromes
- Rare diseases
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