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What is the definition of X-Linked Visceral Heterotaxy 1?

X-linked visceral heterotaxy type 1 is a rare form of heterotaxy. Heterotaxy is the right/left transposition of thoracic and/or abdominal organs. This condition is caused by genetic changes in the ZIC3 gene, is inherited in an X-linked recessive fashion. It is usually seen in males. Physical features include heart abnormalities such as dextrocardia, transposition of great vessels, ventricular septal defect, patent ductus arteriosus, pulmonic stenosis; situs inversus, and missing (asplenia) and/or extra spleens (polysplenia). Affected individuals can also experience abnormalities in the development of the midline of the body, which can cause holoprosencephaly , myelomeningocele, urological anomalies, widely spaced eyes (hypertelorism), cleft palate, and abnormalities of the sacral spine and anus.

What are the alternative names for X-Linked Visceral Heterotaxy 1?

X-linked visceral heterotaxy 1
HTX1
Heterotaxy, visceral, 1, X-linked
Heterotaxy, visceral, X-linked
Laterality, X-linked
Situs inversus, complex cardiac defects, and splenic defects, X-linked

Who are the top X-Linked Visceral Heterotaxy 1 Local Doctors?

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Dr. Gregory M. Spencer

Internal Medicine

Advanced in X-Linked Visceral Heterotaxy 1

Dr. Gregory M. Spencer

Internal Medicine

5915 W Memorial Rd, Suite 300,

Oklahoma City, OK

405-773-6470

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Gregory Spencer is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Dr. Spencer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of X-Linked Visceral Heterotaxy 1. His top areas of expertise are Situs Inversus, X-Linked Visceral Heterotaxy 1, Dextrocardia with Situs Inversus, and Chronic Cough. Dr. Spencer is currently accepting new patients.

Experienced in X-Linked Visceral Heterotaxy 1

Dr. Gonzalo A. Wallis

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology

Experienced in X-Linked Visceral Heterotaxy 1

Dr. Gonzalo A. Wallis

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology

Atrium Health Levine Children's HEARTest Yard Congenital Heart Center

1001 Blythe Blvd., Suite 500,

Charlotte, NC

704-373-1813

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English, Spanish

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Gonzalo Wallis is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Wallis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of X-Linked Visceral Heterotaxy 1. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Atresia with Intact Ventricular Septum, Right Ventricle Hypoplasia, Situs Inversus, Heterotaxy Syndrome, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Wallis is currently accepting new patients.

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Experienced in X-Linked Visceral Heterotaxy 1

Dr. Jennifer C. Mackinnon

Internal Medicine

Experienced in X-Linked Visceral Heterotaxy 1

Dr. Jennifer C. Mackinnon

Internal Medicine

The Medical College Of Wisconsin Inc

8701 Watertown Plank Rd, Room 4041 Mfrc,

Milwaukee, WI

414-805-3666

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Jennifer Mackinnon is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Mackinnon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of X-Linked Visceral Heterotaxy 1. Her top areas of expertise are X-Linked Visceral Heterotaxy 1, Situs Inversus, Dextrocardia with Situs Inversus, and Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). Dr. Mackinnon is currently accepting new patients.