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Learn About Shapiro Syndrome

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?
Suma K. Shah
Experienced in Shapiro Syndrome
Experienced in Shapiro Syndrome

Duke Infusion Center South Durham

234 Crooked Creek Pkwy, 
Durham, NC 
Languages Spoken:
English, Bengali, Hindi, Spanish
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Suma Shah is a Neurologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shapiro Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Neurosarcoidosis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Stiff Person Syndrome. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

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

Central Georgia Heart Center

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

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
Distinguished in Shapiro Syndrome

Central Georgia Heart Center

1062 Forsyth Street, Suite 1B, 
Macon, GA 
Languages Spoken:
English
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 Shapiro Syndrome, Cold-Induced Sweating Syndrome, Dopamine Beta-Hydroxylase Deficiency, 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