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IMAGE syndrome
Introduction
Overview
Overview
IMAGe is a complex syndrome involving dysmorphic features; disorders of growth, gonadal, and adrenal function; and skeletal abnormalities. It is a multisystem disorder with a broad phenotype, which, if unrecognized, may result in major and possibly life-threatening complications.
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Historical Perspective
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Classification
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Pathophysiology
Overview
Pathophysiology
IMAGe syndrome is characterized by[1]
- Intrauterine growth restriction
- Metaphyseal dysplasia
- Adrenal hypoplasia congenita
- Genital abnormalities
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Causes
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Differentiating IMAGE syndrome from other Diseases
Overview
Differentiating IMAGe syndrome from other Diseases
IMAGe syndrome should be differentiated from the following diseases:
- Russell-Silver syndrome (RSS)
- Isolated growth hormone (GH) deficiency
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Epidemiology and Demographics
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Risk Factors
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Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
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Diagnosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | CT | MRI | Echocardiography or Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therpies
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Raviteja Guddeti, M.B.B.S. [2]