Definition:
Ballard syndrome is an uncommon condition of the liver and spleen that is enlarged it happens in parts of a weakened bone. The disorder is a congenital and commonly prevailing trait. It usually happens as an isolated dysmelia though it can also happen with other abnormalities as part of several hereditary syndromes.
Symptoms and Signs:
Liver is enlarged
Spleen is enlarged
Fractures or injuries
Low blood immunoglobulin level
Impaired immunity
Types:
Type A1, BDA1
Type A2, BDA2
Type A3, BDA3
Type A4, BDA4
Type A5, BDA5
Type A6, BDA6
Type A7, BDA7
Type B, BDB (or BDB1)
Type C, BDC
Type E, BDE
Type A1B, BDA1B
Other syndromes that are related to Ballard Syndrome
In several syndromes like Down's syndrome, Cushing syndrome, Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome and the like brachydactyly is only a minor feature put side by side to the other abnormalities or problems consisting of the syndrome.
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