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Learn About X-Linked Visceral Heterotaxy 1

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?
Advanced in X-Linked Visceral Heterotaxy 1
Internal Medicine
Advanced in X-Linked Visceral Heterotaxy 1
Internal Medicine
5915 W Memorial Rd, Suite 300, 
Oklahoma City, OK 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

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
Internal Medicine
Experienced in X-Linked Visceral Heterotaxy 1
Internal Medicine

The Medical College Of Wisconsin Inc

8701 Watertown Plank Rd, Room 4041 Mfrc, 
Milwaukee, WI 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

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 Situs Inversus, Dextrocardia with Situs Inversus, X-Linked Visceral Heterotaxy 1, and Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). Dr. Mackinnon is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Experienced in X-Linked Visceral Heterotaxy 1
Family Medicine
Experienced in X-Linked Visceral Heterotaxy 1
Family Medicine

University Of Vermont Medical Center Inc

111 Colchester Ave, 
Burlington, VT 
Languages Spoken:
English

Anya Streeter is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Burlington, Vermont. Dr. Streeter 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 Familial Hypertension.

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

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