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What is the definition of Shapiro Syndrome?
Shapiro syndrome is a rare neurological disease characterized by recurrent episodes of excessive sweating and hypothermia along with agenesis of the corpus callosum. The cause of the condition is currently unknown; however, suggested possible mechanisms include hypothalamic dysfunction, neurochemical abnormalities, inflammatory processes, and epileptic activity.
What are the alternative names for Shapiro Syndrome?
  • Shapiro syndrome
  • Recurrent spontaneous hypothermia with hypoplasia of the corpus callosum
  • Shapiro's syndrome
  • Spontaneous periodic hypothermia
  • Spontaneous periodic hypothermia syndrome
  • Spontaneous recurrent hypothermia syndrome
Who are the top Shapiro Syndrome Local Doctors?
Elite in Shapiro Syndrome
Nicola Tambasco
Elite in Shapiro Syndrome
Nicola Tambasco
Perugia, IT 

Nicola Tambasco practices in Perugia, Italy. Ms. Tambasco is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Shapiro Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Shapiro Syndrome, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Gastrostomy.

Carmine V. Oddis
Distinguished in Shapiro Syndrome
Dr. Carmine V. Oddis
Cardiology
Distinguished in Shapiro Syndrome
Dr. Carmine V. Oddis
Cardiology

Central Georgia Heart Center

1062 Forsyth Street, Suite 1B, 
Macon, GA 
478-741-1208
Languages Spoken:
English
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Carmine Oddis is a Cardiologist in Macon, Georgia. Dr. Oddis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shapiro Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Ectopic Heartbeat, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Oddis is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Jonathan R. Hoffman
Distinguished in Shapiro Syndrome
Dr. Jonathan R. Hoffman
Cardiology
Distinguished in Shapiro Syndrome
Dr. Jonathan R. Hoffman
Cardiology

Central Georgia Heart Center

1062 Forsyth Street, Suite 1B, 
Macon, GA 
478-741-1208
Languages Spoken:
English
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Accepting New Patients

Jonathan Hoffman is a Cardiologist in Macon, Georgia. Dr. Hoffman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shapiro Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Dopamine Beta-Hydroxylase Deficiency, Cold-Induced Sweating Syndrome, Shapiro Syndrome, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Hoffman is currently accepting new patients.

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