Andersen Syndrome
Synonyms
Andersen Cardiodysrhythmic Periodic Paralysis
Andersen Cardiodysrythmic Periodic Paralysis
Andersen Tawil Syndrome
Andersen-Tawil Syndrome
Long QT Syndrome 7
Periodic Paralysis, Potassium Sensitive Cardiodysrhythmic Type
Periodic Paralysis, Potassium-Sensitive Cardiodysrhythmic Type
Potassium-Sensitive Periodic Paralysis, Ventricular Ectopy, and Dysmorphic Features
Syndrome, Andersen
Syndrome, Andersen Tawil
A form of inherited long QT syndrome (or LQT7) that is characterized by a triad of potassium-sensitive periodic paralysis, VENTRICULAR ECTOPIC BEATS, and abnormal features such as short stature, low-set ears, and SCOLIOSIS. It results from mutations of KCNJ2 gene which encodes a channel protein (INWARD RECTIFIER POTASSIUM CHANNELS) that regulates resting membrane potential.
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