Shapiro Syndrome
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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
Elite in Shapiro Syndrome
Perugia, IT 

Nicola Tambasco practices practicing medicine in Perugia, Italy. Ms. Tambasco is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Shapiro Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Shapiro Syndrome, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Gastrostomy.

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 practicing medicine in Macon, Georgia. Dr. Oddis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shapiro Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 50 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Ectopic Heartbeat, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Oddis is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Oddis is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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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 practicing medicine in Macon, Georgia. Dr. Hoffman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shapiro Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dopamine Beta-Hydroxylase Deficiency, Cold-Induced Sweating Syndrome, Shapiro Syndrome, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Hoffman is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiac Electrophysiology and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Hoffman is currently accepting new patients.

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