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  • Galactosemia

    4 members

    Galactosemia is a family of genetic disorders which affect how the body processes a simple sugar called galactose. Specifically, it affects the body’s ability to convert galactose (a sugar...

  • Galactosialidosis

    2 members

    Galactosialidosis is a rare condition that affects many regions of the body due to complications with lysosomal storage. Lysosomes are a special compartment within t...

  • Gamma-Sarcoglycanopathy

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  • Gardner's Syndrome

    9 members

    Gardner's Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by multiple polyps and tumors in and around the colon.

     

  • Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

    1 members

    Cancer is the uncontrolled division and growth of a certain cell type in the body. Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are a type of cancer that arises in the gastrointestinal (GI)...

  • Gastroschisis

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    Gastroschisis is a type of abdominal wall defect in which the intestines develop outside the fetal abdomen.

     

     

  • Gaucher Disease

    29 members

    Gaucher disease is an inherited metabolic disease that is caused by a deficiency of the enzyme, beta-glucocerebrosidase, which, in turn, results in an accumulation of the fat, glucosyl...

  • Geniospasm

    4 members

    Hereditary geniospasm is a movement disorder that causes episodes of involuntary tremors of the chin and lower lip.

  • Geographic Tongue

    3 members

    Geographic tongue is a disorder of the tongue characterized by painful, discolored regions of taste buds.

  • Giant Axonal Neuropathy

    2 members

    Giant axonal neuropathy is a rare neurological disorder involving the dysfunction of a specific type of protein in nerve cells which is essential for normal nerve function because it forms neurofil...

  • Giant Cell Arteritis

    8 members

    Giant Cell Arteritis is an inflammatory disease of the blood vessels.

  • Gitelman Syndrome

    9 members

    Gitelman Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder causing the kidneys to pass too much sodium, magnesium, chloride, and potassium into the urine.

     

  • Glioblastoma Multiforme

    6 members

    Glioblastoma Multiforme is the most common and most aggressive type of primary brain tumor.

  • Gliomatosis Cerebri

    5 members

    Gliomatosis Cerebri is a rare form of brain tumor.

  • Glomus Tumor

    3 members

    Glomus tumors are a rare benign neoplasm typically found in the skin of the extremities.

  • Glucose Galactose Malabsorption Deficiency

    6 members

    Glucose Galactose Malabsorption Deficiency is a genetic disorder where the small intestine is unable to absorb and transport glucose and galactose in food.

  • Glucose Transporter Type 1 Deficiency Syndrome

    7 members

    Glucose Transporter Type 1 Deficiency Syndrome is a rare disorder caused by impaired glucose transport into the brain.

  • Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency

    6 members

    Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency is a hereditary disease characterised by abnormally low levels of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase.

  • Glutaric Aciduria Type 1

    2 members

    Glutaric Aciduria Type 1 is a rare inherited disorder in which the body is unable to break down completely the amino acids lysine, hydroxylysine and tryptophan causing damage to the brain and other...

  • Glutaryl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency

    1 members

  • Glycogen Storage Disease Type 1

    7 members

    The human body uses glucose, a carbohydrate or sugar, as its main source of energy. Glycogen storage diseases affect the body’s ability to either store glucose in the form of gly...

  • Glycogen Storage Disease Type 2

    5 members

    Glycogen Storage Disease Type 2 is a rare, autosomal recessive metabolic disorder.

  • Glycogen storage disease type 4

    2 members

    Glycogen storage disease type 4 is a very rare hereditary metabolic disorder.

  • Glycogen Storage Disease Type 7, PFKM Deficiency

    3 members

    The human body uses glucose, a sugar, as its main source of energy. Glycogen storage diseases affect the body’s ability to either store glucose in the form of glycogen for later ...

  • GNB-5 Disorder

    1 members

  • GNE myopathy

    1 members

    GNE myopathy, also known as hereditary inclusion body myopathy (HIBM) type 2, is a rare disease that causes progressive muscle weakness in the muscles of the lower l...

  • Goldenhar Syndrome

    2 members

    Goldenhar Syndrome is a rare congenital disorder characterized by incomplete development of the ear, nose, soft palate, lip, and mandible.

  • Goodpasture Syndrome

    4 members

    Goodpasture syndrome is a rare autoimmune disorder characterized by the presence of anti-glomerular basement membrane antibodies in the bloodstream. These antibodies...

  • Gorlin Syndrome

    1 members

    Gorlin Syndrome is a genetic condition that increases the risk of developing tumors.

  • GRACILE Syndrome

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    GRACILE Syndrome genetic disorder of the Finnish heritage diseases.

     

     

    GRACILE is an acronym for growth retardation, amino aciduria, cholestasis, iron overload, lactic acido...

  • Graft Versus Host Disease

    1 members

    Graft Versus Host Disease is a bone marrow transplant complication in which the immune system recognizes the recipient as "foreign" causing an immunologic attack.

  • Granuloma Annulare

    3 members

    Granuloma Annulare is a rare chronic skin disorder consisting of a rash with reddish bumps.

  • Granulosa Cell Tumor of the Ovary

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    Granulosa Cell Tumors of the Ovary arise from granulosa cells. These tumours are part of the sex cord-gonadal stromal tumouror non-epithelial group of tumours.

  • Graves' Disease

    9 members

    Graves' Disease is a rare thyroid disorder characterized by goitre, exophthalmos, and hyperthyroidism.

  • Great Vessels Transposition

    2 members

    Great Vessels Transposition is a congenital heart defect involving the arrangement of any of the primary blood vessels.

     

     

  • Greig Cephalopolysyndactyly Syndrome

    6 members

    Greig Cephalopolysyndactyly Syndrome is a rare disorder characterized by extra fingers and toes, widely spaced eyes and a flattish nose.

  • Griscelli Syndrome

    1 members

    Griscelli syndrome is a rare, inherited condition characterized by hypopigmentation, or light skin and light hair. Griscelli syndrome is an autosomal reces...

  • Grover's Disease

    1 members

    Grover's Disease is a skin disorder characterized by small red, bumpy spots.

     

  • Growth Hormone Deficiency

    9 members

    Growth Hormone Deficiency is a disorder in which the body does not produce enough growth hormone.

  • Guillain-Barré Syndrome

    7 members

    Guillain-Barré Syndrome is a rare nervous system disorder in which the body's immune system attacks part of the peripheral nervous system.

  • Gyrate Atrophy

    26 members

    Gyrate Atrophy is a rare hereditary metabolism disorder primarily affecting the retina.