Alström syndrome
What is it?
Alström Syndrome (ALMS) is a very rare autosomal recessive disorder first described in 1959 by Karl-Henry Alström.
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Which are the symptoms?
It is mainly characterized by progressive onset of retinal degeneration, hearing loss, obesity, and type 2 diabetes mellitus. In 1997, the gene responsible for the syndrome (ALMS1) was first located on the short arm of chromosome 2 (2p13).
Where do we treat it?
Within the San Donato Group, you can find Alström syndrome specialists at these departments:
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