Hydrocephalus due to Congenital Stenosis of Aqueduct of Sylvius
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What is the definition of Hydrocephalus due to Congenital Stenosis of Aqueduct of Sylvius?
Hydrocephalus due to congenital stenosis of aqueduct of sylvius (HSAS) is a form of L1 syndrome, which is an inherited disorder that primarily affects the nervous system. Males with HSAS are typically born with severe hydrocephalus and adducted thumbs (bent towards the palm). Other sign and symptoms of the condition include severe intellectual disability and spasticity. HSAS, like all forms of L1 syndrome, is caused by changes in the L1CAM gene and is inherited in an X-linked recessive manner.
What are the alternative names for Hydrocephalus due to Congenital Stenosis of Aqueduct of Sylvius?
  • Hydrocephalus due to congenital stenosis of aqueduct of sylvius
  • Aqueductal stenosis, X-linked
  • HSAS
  • HSAS1
  • HYCX
  • Hydrocephalus, X-linked
  • XLAS
Who are the top Hydrocephalus due to Congenital Stenosis of Aqueduct of Sylvius Local Doctors?
Advanced in Hydrocephalus due to Congenital Stenosis of Aqueduct of Sylvius
Dr. Ricardo J. Komotar
Oncology | Neurosurgery
Advanced in Hydrocephalus due to Congenital Stenosis of Aqueduct of Sylvius
Dr. Ricardo J. Komotar
Oncology | Neurosurgery
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1295 Northwest 14th Street, 
Miami, FL 
305-243-6946
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Ricardo Komotar is an Oncologist and a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Komotar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus due to Congenital Stenosis of Aqueduct of Sylvius. He is also highly rated in 57 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Meningioma, Glioblastoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Posterior Fossa Decompression. Dr. Komotar is currently accepting new patients.

Advanced in Hydrocephalus due to Congenital Stenosis of Aqueduct of Sylvius
Dr. Peter C. Warnke
Neurosurgery | Pediatrics
Advanced in Hydrocephalus due to Congenital Stenosis of Aqueduct of Sylvius
Dr. Peter C. Warnke
Neurosurgery | Pediatrics
Referral may be required

UChicago Medicine Duchossois Center For Advanced Medicine - Hyde Park

5758 S. Maryland Ave., 
Chicago, IL 
888-377-3170
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English, French, German, Italian
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Peter Warnke is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Warnke is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus due to Congenital Stenosis of Aqueduct of Sylvius. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Epilepsy, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Warnke is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Advanced in Hydrocephalus due to Congenital Stenosis of Aqueduct of Sylvius
Dr. Petra M. Klinge
Neurosurgery
Advanced in Hydrocephalus due to Congenital Stenosis of Aqueduct of Sylvius
Dr. Petra M. Klinge
Neurosurgery
Referral may be required

Rhode Island Hospital

593 Eddy St, 
Providence, RI 
401-793-9123
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English
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Petra Klinge is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Klinge is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus due to Congenital Stenosis of Aqueduct of Sylvius. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tethered Cord Syndrome, Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Laminectomy, and Posterior Fossa Decompression.

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What are the latest Hydrocephalus due to Congenital Stenosis of Aqueduct of Sylvius Clinical Trials?
Congenital Muscle Disease Patient and Proxy Reported Outcome Study
Congenital Muscle Disease Patient and Proxy Reported Outcome Study
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: August 09, 2021

Summary: The Congenital Muscle Disease Patient and Proxy Reported Outcome Study (CMDPROS) is a longitudinal 10 year study to identify and trend care parameters, adverse events in the congenital muscle diseases using the Congenital Muscle Disease International Registry (CMDIR) to acquire necessary data for adverse event calculations (intake survey and medical records curation). To support this study and bec...

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center