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?
Experienced in Hydrocephalus due to Congenital Stenosis of Aqueduct of Sylvius
Dr. Juan C. Tejada
Neurosurgery
Experienced in Hydrocephalus due to Congenital Stenosis of Aqueduct of Sylvius
Dr. Juan C. Tejada
Neurosurgery
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Advocate Medical Group Neurosurgery

716 S Milwaukee Ave, 
Libertyville, IL 
847-362-1848
Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
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Juan Tejada is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Tejada is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus due to Congenital Stenosis of Aqueduct of Sylvius. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Apoplexy, Awake Craniotomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Tejada is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

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
Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
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Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

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.

 
 
 
 
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Distinguished in Hydrocephalus due to Congenital Stenosis of Aqueduct of Sylvius
Distinguished in Hydrocephalus due to Congenital Stenosis of Aqueduct of Sylvius
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Neurosurgical Associates Of New Jersey

745 Hope Road, 
Eatontown, NJ 
732-222-8866
Languages Spoken:
English
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Jonathan Lustgarten is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Eatontown, New Jersey. Dr. Lustgarten is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocephalus due to Congenital Stenosis of Aqueduct of Sylvius. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus due to Congenital Stenosis of Aqueduct of Sylvius, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Meningioma, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

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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