Bramblen+Smith+Lemli+Optiz+(SLOS)

Smith Lemli Optiz (SLOS) ===Metabolic disorder caused by a mutation in the DHCR7 gene on chromosome 11 enzyme that is involved in the production on cholesterol. === ===Inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern because it is recessive. A child will not have the symptoms of the disorder unless both parents pass on a exact copy of the DHCR1 gene. This can only happen if both parents are carriers. ===
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Some symptoms are mental retardation and poor growth in children split upper lip deformed genitals in males.
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===An ultrasound can show physical deformities Before the baby is born. 90% of children diagnosed with SLOS have a mental disability. There is no cure for SLOS syndrome. The only treatment is to help the person's diet with large amounts of cholesterol. This has been shown to improve symptoms. Medication may treat symptoms. ===

=== There is no treatment for SLOS but people with this disease can take cholesterol pills to relive some of the symptoms. but most symptoms can still occur.some symptoms are 6 fingers 6 toes being mentally challenged. ===
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===There is no cure but scientists are working on finding one. Only supplement pills can be provided. There is no treatment for SLOS but cholesterol supplements can be taken. === ===In children with little or no ability to make cholesterol, symptoms are severe. These infants are commonly born with a small head, and weak muscle tone. They often have problems feeding because they cant do the sucking or have a small stomach that causes vomiting. Some have extra fingers or toes. Male infants may have deformed or underdeveloped genitalia. ===
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===In the United States 1 out of every 20,000 people are born with SLOS Male infants may have deformed or underdeveloped genitalia. These infants are commonly born with an abnormally small head and weak muscle tone. there is no cure for this horrible disease. ===
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