Morgagni Stewart Morel syndrome
Morgagni Stewart Morel Syndrome
Morgagni Stewart Morel Syndrome (pronunciation: mor-gan-ee stoo-art mor-el sin-drome) is a rare medical condition characterized by the triad of obesity, hirsutism, and mental retardation.
Etymology
The syndrome is named after the three physicians who first described it: Giovanni Battista Morgagni, an Italian anatomist; James Stewart, a Scottish physician; and Ferdinand Morel, a French psychiatrist.
Definition
Morgagni Stewart Morel Syndrome is a rare endocrine disorder characterized by the presence of obesity, hirsutism, and mental retardation. The syndrome is also associated with hyperostosis frontalis interna, a condition characterized by the thickening of the frontal bone of the skull.
Symptoms
The primary symptoms of Morgagni Stewart Morel Syndrome include:
- Obesity: Excessive body weight, particularly in the abdominal area.
- Hirsutism: Excessive hair growth in areas where hair is usually absent or minimal, such as on the face, chest, and back in women.
- Mental retardation: Below average intellectual functioning, often accompanied by difficulties in learning, social interaction, and independent living.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of Morgagni Stewart Morel Syndrome is based on the presence of the characteristic triad of symptoms. Additional diagnostic tests may include radiographic imaging to detect hyperostosis frontalis interna.
Treatment
Treatment for Morgagni Stewart Morel Syndrome is symptomatic and supportive. This may include weight management strategies for obesity, hair removal methods for hirsutism, and special education programs for mental retardation.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Morgagni Stewart Morel syndrome
- Wikipedia's article - Morgagni Stewart Morel syndrome
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