Directory of Loeys-Dietz Syndrome Resources

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Loeys-Dietz syndrome is a recently-discovered autosomal dominant genetic syndrome which has many features similar to Marfan syndrome, but which is caused by mutations in the genes encoding transforming growth factor beta receptor 1 (TGFBR1) or 2 (TGFBR2). It was identified and characterized by American physician Harry C. Dietz and Belgian physician Bart L. Loeys, for whom it is named.
From: Wikipedia: Loeys-Dietz Syndrome

Resources in This Category

• Largest Review of Loeys-Dietz Syndrome To Date

  http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2006-08/jhmi-lro082106.php
  Provides comparison of symptoms between LD syndrome and Marfan syndrome, to improve diagnoses. Includes physical characteristics, symptoms, course of disease, gene analysis, and timing and effect of treatment.

• Loeys Dietz Syndrome

  http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/heart_vascular_institute/conditions_treatments/conditions/loeys_dietz.html
  Information from Johns-Hopkins Heart and Vascular Institute covers definition, symptoms, diagnosis, and complications.

• Loeys Dietz Syndrome Foundation

  http://www.loeysdietz.org/
  Explains the syndrome and the mission of the foundation. Includes medical information and resources.

• Loeys-Dietz Syndrome

  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loeys-Dietz_syndrome
  Information in this brief Wikipedia article includes symptoms, treatment, and additional links.

• Loeys-Dietz Syndrome

  http://www.medicinenet.com/loeys-dietz_syndrome/article.htm
  MedicineNet explains what it is, signs and symptoms, inheritance factors, causes, diagnosis, and treatment. Includes glossary and link to the Loeys-Dietz Syndrome Center.

• OMIM - Loeys-Dietz Syndrome

  http://omim.org/entry/609192
  Offers a history of the discovery of LD syndrome, including similarities and differences to previously-known syndromes.

 

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