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IMAGE syndrome

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Raviteja Guddeti, M.B.B.S. [2]

Overview

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

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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Historical Perspective

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Classification

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Pathophysiology

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

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Pathophysiology

IMAGe syndrome is characterized by[1]

  • Intrauterine growth restriction
  • Metaphyseal dysplasia
  • Adrenal hypoplasia congenita
  • Genital abnormalities

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  1. Pedreira CC, Savarirayan R, Zacharin MR (2004). “IMAGe syndrome: a complex disorder affecting growth, adrenal and gonadal function, and skeletal development”. J. Pediatr. 144 (2): 274–7. doi:10.1016/j.jpeds.2003.09.052. PMID 14760276. Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)

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Causes

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Differentiating IMAGE syndrome from other Diseases

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

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Differentiating IMAGe syndrome from other Diseases

IMAGe syndrome should be differentiated from the following diseases:

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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

Case Studies

Case Studies

Case #1

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