Congenital Disorders

Krabbe’s Disease: A Rare and Fatal Neurological Disorder

What is Krabbe Disease? Krabbe disease, also known as "Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy," belongs to the group of lysosomal storage disorders (LSDs), specifically the sphingolipidoses. It is a rare, autosomal recessive...

Krabbe’s Disease: A Rare and Fatal Neurological Disorder

What is Krabbe Disease? Krabbe disease, also known as "Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy," belongs to the group of lysosomal storage disorders (LSDs), specifically the sphingolipidoses. It...

Tangier Disease: Causes, Symptoms and Risks

Tangier Disease is a rare genetic disorder characterized by extremely low levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, also known as "good cholesterol." It is...

Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Care

Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome is a pathological condition in which the left heart chamber and its structures (mitral valve, aortic arch, ascending aorta, aortic...

Smith Lemli Opitz Syndrome: Understanding Its Impact & Care

Smith Lemli Opitz Syndrome is an autosomal recessive disorder that causes multiple congenital anomalies due to defective cholesterol metabolism. This syndrome restricts the growth...

Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva: A Rare Disorder

Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressive (FOP), previously known as myositis ossificans progressiva (MOP) and also referred to as Münchmeyer disease or Stoneman disease, is a rare...