Medicine:Adams–Nance syndrome

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Adams–Nance syndrome
Other namesPersistent Tachycardia, Paroxysmal Hypertension, and Seizures[1]
SpecialtyCardiology, Endocrinology
SymptomsTachycardia, paroxysmal hypertension, seizures,[1]microphthalmos, visual loss, cataracts, and kidney stones.[2]
ComplicationsParoxysmal supraventricular tachycardia.[2]
CausesHyperglycinuria.[2]

Adams–Nance syndrome is a medical condition consisting of persistent tachycardia, paroxysmal hypertension and seizures. It is associated with hyperglycinuria, dominantly inherited microphthalmia and cataracts. It is thought to be caused by a disturbance in glycine metabolism.

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